On Location Photography
In this video series photographer Rick Sammon goes through some location shoots around the Tampa Bay area.
Release Date: 2008-07-02
Lessons
What Is In The Bag?
<p>Rick opens up his camera bag and goes through the gear he uses when going out on location to shoot</p>
Duration: 10 mins 29 seconds
Scenic Photography
<p>Be sure to check out all the details at a location so that you capture enough images to tell the whole story</p>
Duration: 3 mins 4 seconds
On Location Portraiture
<p>Take the time to make the picture. An important part of this process is controlling the light with filters and diffusers</p>
Duration: 6 mins 31 seconds
Indoor Low-Light Shooting
<p>Find a good background, set your exposure, boost your exposure, and make sure to keep your subject involved</p>
Duration: 6 mins 15 seconds
Birds in Flight
<p>When shooting a fast-moving subject, shoot with a fast shutter speed in shutter priority mode</p>
Duration: 2 mins 52 seconds
Capturing the Flavor
<p>It's important to keep in mind the difference between what we see and what the camera sees</p>
Duration: 2 mins 48 seconds
Quick Tips
<p>Visit the gift shop and look at postcards, seek out opportunities, and remember: if you don't know, ask someone who does</p>
Duration: 6 mins 59 seconds
Seek Out the Pictures
<p>Get there early, don't make hasty decisions, and take the fun shots</p>
Duration: 2 mins 7 seconds
Single Off-Camera Flash
<p>Set up your lighting ahead of time, and balancing the flash with the available light</p>
Duration: 5 mins 13 seconds
Shooting Action in Low Light
<p>Adjust shutter speed, move the flash, and you can lower the shutter to create an artistic effect</p>
Duration: 2 mins 30 seconds
Before and After
<p>Rick shoots some Flamenco dancers in action and talks about his camera settings after the show</p>
Duration: 1 mins 39 seconds
Animals in Captivity
<p>This is a great time if you have an auto exposure bracketing setting on your camera. Remember to always expose for the highlights</p>
Duration: 5 mins 53 seconds
Action!
<p>You have to be ready for the action. This is especially important when shooting animals</p>
Duration: 1 mins 24 seconds
Patience Pays
<p>It's a good rule of thumb to always be patient, and it's especially important when shooting wildlife</p>
Duration: 0 mins 50 seconds