Yet Another New Old Guy
Feb 2, 2018 11:29:50 #
I'm brand new to UHH, but hardly new to photography. I've had a camera of some sort since college days. Admittedly, that was a long time ago... I bought my first really good 35mm camera 38 years ago when my son was born. My career was in construction administration and I would photograph all my projects. After my stepson earned his private pilots license, we would rent two seaters and fly the projects so I could take aerial photos. We've come a long ways since the days of film processing.
About 10 years ago, I decided to leave construction and go into real estate. Like nearly all realtors then, I took my own listing photos, but when I started getting getting pricier listings, I hired so called "professional" photographers. It didn't take long to realize that I didn't need them, so I bought a Canon 600D, an ultra wide angle lens and good tripod and shot a couple of my listings. Everyone in my office asked me who was taking my photos. When I told them I was taking them, I suddenly had requests to shoot listing photos from all my fellow REALTORS. That brokerage was part of a regional brand and soon I was working for not only my own branch, but numerous others in the state. Over the years, I have built a pretty solid little business. I shot 150 properties last year and I'm working alone.
My real passion is wildlife photography, so I describe myself as a wildlife photographer who moonlights as a real estate photographer. Accordingly, I have a camera in my hand every day.
I guess you could also say I'm a Canon guy and currently own 4 Canon cameras along with an assortment of lenses and other gear.
I'm happy to join you all here on UHH.
About 10 years ago, I decided to leave construction and go into real estate. Like nearly all realtors then, I took my own listing photos, but when I started getting getting pricier listings, I hired so called "professional" photographers. It didn't take long to realize that I didn't need them, so I bought a Canon 600D, an ultra wide angle lens and good tripod and shot a couple of my listings. Everyone in my office asked me who was taking my photos. When I told them I was taking them, I suddenly had requests to shoot listing photos from all my fellow REALTORS. That brokerage was part of a regional brand and soon I was working for not only my own branch, but numerous others in the state. Over the years, I have built a pretty solid little business. I shot 150 properties last year and I'm working alone.
My real passion is wildlife photography, so I describe myself as a wildlife photographer who moonlights as a real estate photographer. Accordingly, I have a camera in my hand every day.
I guess you could also say I'm a Canon guy and currently own 4 Canon cameras along with an assortment of lenses and other gear.
I'm happy to join you all here on UHH.
Feb 2, 2018 11:33:46 #
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Feb 2, 2018 11:41:16 #
From one old guy to another, welcome. I look forward to seeing your posts as I share your passion for wildlife photography.
Feb 2, 2018 11:41:17 #
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Feb 2, 2018 11:52:58 #
johnmccarthy wrote:
I'm brand new to UHH, but hardly new to photograph... (show quote)
John Welcome and happy to have you.Your story reminds me of a friend who had a plane and pilots license and would take me up me up to do aerial photography of Vermont just for gas money.
Feb 2, 2018 11:57:39 #
Welcome John. Lots of old guys here. Photography keeps us young and something to share with one another. Glad you joined. Enjoy the forum.
Feb 2, 2018 14:54:19 #
Feb 2, 2018 15:18:21 #
I want to thank everyone for the warm welcome!
Not sure how to navigate this site. Newest Pictures the place to post photos?
Sounds like a stupid question, right?
Not sure how to navigate this site. Newest Pictures the place to post photos?
Sounds like a stupid question, right?
Feb 3, 2018 06:06:55 #
John, welcome to UHH. I have been thru North Hampton many times. And Hampton Falls. Nice area. I have lived in Merrimac MA since 1977.
Just curious. Do you use studio floods for interior work or slave strobes ?? ~FiddleMaker
Just curious. Do you use studio floods for interior work or slave strobes ?? ~FiddleMaker
Feb 3, 2018 06:40:31 #
Feb 3, 2018 06:45:08 #
Hi Fiddlemaker, although I have speedlights and have used them from time to time, artificial lighting is always a last resort. I always prefer available light. Essex County MA is where I spend a great amount of time birding. In December and January, I am at PRNWR several times a week. I also have many agent clients in Newburyport and do a significant amount of real estate photography in the area.
Feb 3, 2018 08:05:07 #
johnmccarthy wrote:
Hi Fiddlemaker, although I have speedlights and have used them from time to time, artificial lighting is always a last resort. I always prefer available light. Essex County MA is where I spend a great amount of time birding. In December and January, I am at PRNWR several times a week. I also have many agent clients in Newburyport and do a significant amount of real estate photography in the area.
OK, I was getting PRNWR confused with Plumb Island WR. Many years ago my wife and I used to go to Plum Island all the time but we don't anymore because of my health.
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