Curious About Your Process

[mscarmelc]

I am new to the forum and digital photography as a whole. I have worked with film in the past, and am now starting to get into digital. I have a few questions about the process you all may have. I have a kit lens 18-55MM and 85MM f1.8.

1. Do you take your camera everywhere you go?
2. Do you shoot primarily in natural light or is a flash always close by?
3. Is a tripod necessary for shots other than when shooting in lower light and slow shutter speeds?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ldeneui]

1. I don't take a camera everywhere I go, but I'm not really a photojournalist. I do portraits.
2. I try to use natural light whenever possible, but I do keep flashes in my bag, and I do use them.
3. Their are a few situations where a tripod is helpful, and I do use one, but it just depends on the type of photography you want to do. If you are doing wedding or event photography a tripod can be a tether not allowing you to be mobile enough, and often isn't necessary. If you are doing sports or nature photography you could potentially use the tripod most of the time.

 

[RockstarPhotography]

I only take my camera to places where I know I will be shooting
I use whatever the lighting situation calls for, be it natural, flash, or natural + flash
I rarely ever use a tripod.

 

[Forkie]

1. I take my camera most places. I take it with me on my walk to work everyday, but I wouldn't take it to the pub, for example.
2. Mostly natural light. I do have a flash but only take it with me if I plan to shoot in situations where it's likely I'll need it.
3. I have a tripod but rarely use it, again unless I know I'm going to be in a situation where I'll use it. I can't be bothered to carry it around most of the time.

 

[fooby]

Pretty new to photography myself, but so far:
1. I have a backpack that I can put my body and most of my gear but also take my college stuff, so I almost always have my camera with me.
2. Natural unless in very dark conditions or just desire the effect you get from using a flash.
3. I have a tripod, and a neat bag to carry it in, but it stays at home unless I know I'll be using it.

 

[jth]

1. No, only when I'm in mood for photography, going for photography trip or something
2. Primarily in natural light and take flash with me only when I know I'll be using it
3. I use tripod mostly when I take remote controlled shots

 

[480sparky67 66]

1. Pretty much. If I don't have it on my person, it's in the truck.
2. All my gear is in one bag.
3. I do HDR, so a tripod is also along for the ride.

 

[spacefuzz]

It really depends what you take pictures of. Models in a studio or landscapes?
I shoot landscapes / architechture / outside mostly.
1. If my camera isnt with me its in my car, always.
2. I dont usually carry a flash.
3. My tripod is next to my camera bag in the car. I shoot a lot of sunset / low light stuff. The only time I dont take it is when I am climbing mountains (but I still have the camera).

 

[Bertski]

1.I take my camera everywhere I go! If it's not at my side it's in the car or in my office but rarely more than a few minutes away.
2. Manly shoot in natural light but always have a flash or reflector handy.
3. Have a couple of tripods but not always for the camera. They are great to hold remote flash units or a reflector.

 

[altitude604]

1. I take mine to work with me as that's where I do a lot of my photo work on the side. Sometimes I'll take it other places but usually only if I'm in the "photo taking mood".
2. Generally natural light as most of my shooting is telephoto in the +100mm range. Will bring my flash if I know I might need it though.
3. 95% handheld and I have a portable mini-tripod in my bag at all times just in case.

 

[KmH]

I am new to the forum and digital photography as a whole. I have worked with film in the past, and am now starting to get into digital. I have a few questions about the process you all may have. I have a kit lens 18-55MM and 85MM f1.8.

1. Do you take your camera everywhere you go?
2. Do you shoot primarily in natural light or is a flash always close by?
3. Is a tripod necessary for shots other than when shooting in lower light and slow shutter speeds?


Thanks in advance.

None of those are exclusive to and would apply equally to using a film camera.
Yes, and a speedlight too. Most amateurs don't use supplimental lighting or a tripod often enough.

 

[Stryker]

1. The camera is my American Express. I don't leave home without it.
2. I like to shoot in ambient light but the flash is always in my bag.
3. The tripod is always in the trunk of my car. Its better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. For long exposures, it is a must have.

 

[photocist]

1. My camera is always in my trunk. The second I dont have it I see a shot I want...
2. No flash so natural lighting only.
3. I use a tripod in almost for almost every shot, though I am using a rolleicord usually 1/60 shutter speed or less. If you are shooting with a shutter less then 1/125, if possible ALWAYS use a tripod. The pros (Sharper image, easier to level and compose) for using it far outweigh the cons (bulky, can be annoying to setup). Thats why I have an expensive tripod, so there are literally no cons.

 

[SrBiscuit]

1. Indeed, everywhere I go.
2. In the bag that comes with me everywhere are 2 speedlites, though I only use them if need be. Most spur of the moment shots are naturally lit.
3. A tripod is not part of my daily carry. If i want low-light shots, I'll crank the ISO a bit...or add flash depending on what I'm up to.

I do like the idea of tossing a tripod in the truck to keep there with my snowbrush. Good call Stryker.

 

[o hey tyler]

1. Do you take your camera everywhere you go? Yes, but I always pound 3 shots of Rye before the camera comes out of the bag. It's mandatory.
2. Do you shoot primarily in natural light or is a flash always close by? A lot of photographers prefer to use flashes off camera fired with radio triggers. I, however shoot a bit differently. I prefer to use an array of small explosives that are detonated via a radio trigger when I actuate the shutter. I find that it not only adds light, but also: danger, shrapnel, excitement, bodily harm, and dramatic shadows.
3. Is a tripod necessary for shots other than when shooting in lower light and slow shutter speeds? It's not necessary, but it helps if you have the ability to turn into stone like Kirby and position the camera on top of you so that it remains stationary.