pro photographer tips

Leave A Branded Item Behind

By Allen McEachern.

Photography is a very competitive business with many great photographers all going after the same clients. Often, the contracts go to the photographers whom not only know how to shoot, but who also know how to stand out and get noticed. A simple way to be remembered is to leave the client with something that contains your branding. One item that I currently use is a branded pen / USB combination. My supplier is USB Memory Direct. I like the pen / USB combo because it is a useful item that won't just be trashed at the end of the day. I use these to deliver back up images, small sample portfolios, bio info, etc..... Getting noticed is the start, being remembered is the road to being hired when the right job comes along. Leave something behind. 

What's In My Camera Bag - FIS Snowboard World Cup

By Allen McEachern.

The FIS Snowboard World Cup makes a stop this week in Quebec and Stoneham for the freestyle events: Big Air and Slopestyle. The Half-Pipe event was cancelled due to lack of snow! The following is a break down of what I am bring in terms of camera, lenses, and other gear.

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Canon 1D Mark 4 x 2 - Allows two lens at the same time, back up camera in case one goes down.

Canon 300mm F2.8 - Allows handheld shooting, good reach, fast.

Canon 70-200mm F2.8 - Standard zoom, goes everywhere i go.

Canon 24-70mm F2.8 - Standard Zoom, great for medium close.

Canon 16-35mm F2.8 - Standard Zoom, wide and fast.

Canon 85mm F1.2 - I carry this for athlete portraits.

Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT  - Great all weather flash.

Canon Speedlite 580EX II - Always have a back up flash. 

100+ GB Compact Flash Cards

LowePro Top Loader 75 - Allows me to keep one camera close, and dry if the weather turns.

Newswear Foul Weather Chest Vest - Great organizer for everything I need. 

MacBook Pro - Fast, on-site image processing and client upload.

500GB LaVie Rugged Hard Drive - Easy to carry, nothing to plug in, takes power from laptop.

Battery chargers, AA Ansmann batteries, lens kit, CF card reader, sunscreen, sunglasses, notebook, Hoya 77mm Polarizing Filter, Swiss Army Knife, Advil.