jairy hunter

<p>sorry my bad</p><div></div>

<p>Well I assure everyone my misquote of the smugmug price was not intentional--I guess there's a lesson in there: that they can slip that in on you if you're not careful. One thing not mentioned is that you can see what your cost for the photos is, and you can set your own prices for the "public." To be honest, I've made a little money off it, but I'm not really trying to make a living doing it--just want to cover my costs. People at games approach me and want prints, and I found this to be the most efficient, least painful way for me to get them what they want or need. Brides appreciate it as well, because they don't want to have to collect money and distribute prints to relatives friends and so on. There are "more professional" methods pro wedding photogs use, but it works for me and my clients at the moment. </p>

<p>Well I assure everyone my misquote of the smugmug price was not intentional--I guess there's a lesson in there: that they can slip that in on you if you're not careful. One thing not mentioned is that you can see what your cost for the photos is, and you can set your own prices for the "public." To be honest, I've made a little money off it, but I'm not really trying to make a living doing it--just want to cover my costs. People at games approach me and want prints, and I found this to be the most efficient, least painful way for me to get them what they want or need. Brides appreciate it as well, because they don't want to have to collect money and distribute prints to relatives friends and so on. There are "more professional" methods pro wedding photogs use, but it works for me and my clients at the moment. </p>

<p>I've had good results with smugmug--clients seemed to like it. I think it was $99 for the year. <br>

Here's the sports stuff (also have weddings and stuff): http://jairyhunterphotography.smugmug.com/Sports<br>

I usually just send the link via email. I don't have my personal domain name directed to it, but that would make it easier to sell stuff I guess. </p>

Niiiice......

 

Looks like a lot of fun. What gear are you using and have you been harassed? I guess it's too

bright to open that aperture up and isolate those guys?

 

Sergio's pants look too big for him. Maybe he's lost some weight.

I second the smugmug option. Once you get it set up, it's fairly easy to add new albums and

pricing structures, or use the same pricing as prior albums. My clients have liked the ease of

use and the quality seems to be good.

 

www.jairyhunterphotography.smugmug.com/sports

It's a little nit-picky in my opinion--I think it looks alright as is. Some of your highlights appear

close to being blown at least here. You could use the dodge tool to do a little gentle

"lightening" of the shadows. It's a difficult exposure based on the shadowy face and the bright

nearly overhead sunlight.

 

But in my opinion, I wouldn't do too much to it. I'd be interested in what others have to say.

This is going to sound moralistic, but I *try* to use the standard of what would the parent

think if they saw it published....or if it were my kid--would I feel that he/she was

compromised in some way. Of course, the athlete is wearing whatever they are wearing,

and to be sure, a lot of parents and athletes find nothing embarassing or shameful about

it--just occasionally they might feel exposed or vulnerable.

 

This is especially important with high school kids and also where you pretty much know

most of the parents in the area.

 

I guess that may be one other reason for the lock-down on press credentials in some

cases.

 

Sorry if that sounds prudish, but it's how I usually try to judge what's appropriate. That

said, it's a judgement call, and sometimes the wrong body part makes its way into a shot

that's primarily of something else.

Crumpler bags are tidy and compact although you may not be able to carry all your lenses.

Michael those are great considering they are from the stands. I got one pic in a media

guide from the sidelines one year, but it wasn't credited. I sometimes think there are SIDs

who are frustrated amateur photogs themselves and can't be objective if they don't like

you....that's been my experience. I'll probably get killed for that comment.

 

I had a hard time getting anywhere with my own I-AA alma mater (Furman), though I

could've used my SC Press Ass'n pass if I took a notion. I'd say that's about as close as

you'll get to WSU or UCLA without serious "ins" from the inside.

 

Coaches are a good way in. Parents are a good way, even players but be careful not to

give them anything because if you are considered a booster or even a supporter, it could

be construed as a violation. Cheerleaders and parents? Band/parents? Alumni association?

Public relations? Annual? I even worked one angle by shooting for a local small-town

paper who wanted shots of a hometown kid who got a scholarship to one of the big

schools. I sold a book to the star HS QB's parents...he has a full-ride to South Carolina

next year, so maybe they will want shots....and USC (our USC) plays some big 'uns....

 

Thanks for your comments. Those sideline shots are usually with a second body--5D (that

sounds funny) and 24-70mm f2.8L. I find it to be good at telling stories if you know what

I mean.

Oh yeah and in reference to your quote that media relations people are mean, I think

they're just ignorant and in the case of a local college that I shoot, probably that semi-

important type....I offered my shots and services many times, and got either no response

or "we have people for that" which basically amounted to someone in the office's husband

who is more of an amateur than I am... (although of course I am biased). I basically ended

up going to the SID office at the end of the year and giving full-sized and web-sized discs

to him unsolicited. I mean the univeristy relations, alumni office, and football coach

wanted my shots, even made a 4 foot poster out of one, but the SID won't return my calls

or emails.

 

FYI (www.csubucs.com; and www.chucktownprepsports.com). Hopefully that's not against

the rules to post my website--I use a different one for sales.

Ella Chapel...8:02 AM 1/14/08...<div></div>

"Hey man, does that camera take nice pitchers?"

 

Looks like that 70-200 f2.8L is doing a lot of good around his shoulder....

It seemed like something ridiculous as that.

 

Half of everything is acting like you know what you are doing--not making waves and

seeming like you belong there. That being said, I have always made an attempt to clear it

with appropriate individuals whenever I go on a sporting event-shoot....occasionally

parents have asked me to shoot their kids and when I checked, the policy was vague and

nonspecific ("You need a press pass. You DO have a press pass don't you?"--well sure).

 

I find it easier most times to get my credentials before the event because invariably I will

run into a similarly ill-informed and quasi-important person guarding the gate. This year,

I worked (for free!) for the local (twice weekly) newspaper and in lieu of payment I was

able to score a state Press Association pass, which essentially allows me easy entry to

most events, although for the big stuff, I still need additional credential prior to the game

(game day pass, name on "the list" etc. Luckily through my relationship with the paper's

sports editor, he basically gave me the ok to claim him as my reference when I needed to

get into a game. I didn't really shoot anything that he didn't send me on anyway.

 

I do, however, totally understand the need to keep control of who can and can't/should

and shouldn't go on the field in any sporting event, though, especially in high school and

under. I don't want some freakazoid shooting my kids without a good reason.

 

Those shots are great as far as the color and so on. Maybe you could send this lady a disc

with a nice note saying, "Gosh you were so right--impossible to shoot the bubble. I'll

know better next time." She probably heard some lesser photog say that (or worse, she

couldn't do it). If you could get something published in the media guide or on the athletic

website, then you might be able to score a permanent pass...?

can you post a link or quote what wilson said that you are referring to? It sounds like there's

a story here...don't get discouraged! we won't let you!

Good idea, guess I'll just have to do a little trial and error? Expensive mistake on my part (the

type 80 pack film)--probably have to waste at least one or two shots....

Anyone know where I might get an accessory viewfinder for a holgaroid? Unfortunately the one I got was

an earlier version and didn't come with a viewfinder, and the polaroid back obstructs the holga's

viewfinder. I know, I know limited amount of pack film available and mine won't take 600 so I need to

make the best of the pack film I got.

 

thanks,

 

J.

LU at CSU pt 4<div></div>

LU at CSU pt 3<div></div>

LU at CSU part 3

LU at CSU part 2<div></div>

Liberty Univ. at Charleston Southern<div></div>

I meant to say..."IF I could get that, it would be a different story."

Wilson, I can't remember...are you using flash with those football night shots? I don't usually

like the look of flashed football pics but I could get that.....different story. Consequently

some of the caves around here require ISOs 1600 and 3200 = serious grain.....<div></div>

Found myself a little out of position and not ready with 70-200 f2.8/monopod, so I slung my

5D/24-70mm up and one-handed this one, complete with flash on the other side of the

field....sometimes you get lucky....this kid signed with Georgia as a junior.<div></div>