Have you ever brought a step ladder with you on a shoot?

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<p>I take mostly photos for clients who do outdoor living type home improvements (deck, patios, porches) and often need to shoot from a high angle.<br>

<br /> I purchased a 6.5' Telesteps ladder because of its portability (it collapses and fits in the back of my car)<br>

<br /> I started using clamps on the top rung to hold the camera, but this proved unusable as the clamps would not always hold tight.<br /> <br />I ended up drilling a hole in the top rung, installing a long 1/4-20 screw and mounted a pistol grip to it, which works perfectly for me now.<br>

<br /> I used a long screw to leave room beneath the pistol grip for maneuvering.<br /> <img src="http://myhomephotographer.com/samples/Snap131.jpg" alt="" /></p>