Official Photogrpahy Shoot Ideas

[A.P. Photography]

Ok guys, there are a few of us that want to do some shooting so do we want to have a little get together or maybe some kind of a contest. I know a few of us are new to DSLR's (me included) and might need a little help on somethings so it might be a cool idea for the first couple of outings we do something together so we can learn a little more then we can jump into the contest amongst each other.


As for the contest here is what I had in mind.
We each take one pic that we like that we think is the best (only photoshopping allowed will be resizing) and will do a anonymous poll with the pics. So put no names, copyrights, or anything like that on the pic but just resize it to an 800 pixel long side. I will make a poll and post up the pics for people to vote on and we will let the poll run for 3 days and that will decide the winner. Sound cool?

As for the first few outings, what are some locations that you feel would be good for us to meet up at and practice taking pics? This will need to be done on a sat. or sunday preferably unless it is night shooting then we can add friday night.

[Danny]

honestly i have no clue about a location. there is stuff to take pics of almost anywhere u go. I was think about walking through the woods this weekend. I am going to put up a gallery in a hall way. I am going to have about 5 B&W photos, mostly of closeup items so the person looking at it will not really know what to think. The phtos will be based around contrast, light and composition. :D so we will see how that goes.

we could steal some contest ideas from other sites.

[A.P. Photography]

Yeah so that is a little bit more advanced than what I was talking about, lol. I have seen what you are talking about but it was done with female bodies and a white background. Very cool shots and really makes you think when you look at them.

What about meeting up at say downtown Marietta, doing some shots there (architectural, city life, people) and just practice?

I got a couple of sites where I can jack some contest ideas. ;)

[Danny]

dpchallenge is my fav.

oh, i was just sharring what i am trying to do this weekend ;) some time to get out and enjoy shapes and light.

we should use the rule sets from dpchallenge. i will get them.. brb

[redlinenprelude]

somewhere down town?

[Danny]

i did some downtown stuff.... modern architecture sucks guys, hate to break it to ya ;) lol

lets come up with a contest "theme" that will get our brains ticking.

I enjoy anything with shapes and contrasting light. :D

**thinking**

[A.P. Photography]

Downtown shots are nice but I want something different. I want to build a full portfolio of different things and places.

[A.P. Photography]

What about places in time? Old abandoned buildings, barns, etc.

[Danny]

the new aquirium? any one up for some sushi :D seriously.

[A.P. Photography]

I would but I still need to get the lens and filters to shoot that

[Danny]

all you would need is a polalizer. and some flash photgraphy skills...

i want to get a contest going asap :D i need some thing to do.

just some stuff running through my head....
I like as contest ideas :

"shallow DOF"

"OUCH!!!"

"shadows"



any thoughts??

[Jaimecbr900]

I like the photojournalist style of shooting, so we should do a shoot at like the aquarium but shoot something that's not so obvious (like the fish). We could shoot people, architecture, different angles, etc.

The only problem would be that we may need the aquarium's permission to shoot like that. Someone may get anxy at a bunch of people walking around shooting at them and not the cute fish.

[A.P. Photography]

I like the photojournalist style of shooting, so we should do a shoot at like the aquarium but shoot something that's not so obvious (like the fish). We could shoot people, architecture, different angles, etc.

The only problem would be that we may need the aquarium's permission to shoot like that. Someone may get anxy at a bunch of people walking around shooting at them and not the cute fish.
Now that would be cool, that what I was thinking would be like people photography. Just unsuspecting shots of people in every day life

[Danny]

^^^ model releases anyone? lol.... that sounds like ur just asking to get in trouble, especially at the aquarium.

[Jaimecbr900]

We could also incorporate what Danny was suggesting as part of the theme: Shadows, DOF, impromptu quotes, etc.

[Jaimecbr900]

^^^ model releases anyone? lol.... that sounds like ur just asking to get in trouble, especially at the aquarium.

That's why I said it could be a problem.

We would just need to ask the aquarium before doing it. They may be cool with it. Heck, they may even want to use our material for their stuff. Who knows.

[Danny]

well the aquirium isnt who u have to worry about. you will need legally to get every person you take a photo of to sign a model release, if they are the main subject.

and personally i am not big on taking phtos of everyday people, just not my cup of tea. ;)

[Danny]

everyone sign up on dpchallenge.com

i am gonna enter next months submissions. at least one of the challenges. that way we could all submit on here to and have a mini contest :D just a thought.

[A.P. Photography]

everyone sign up on dpchallenge.com

i am gonna enter next months submissions. at least one of the challenges. that way we could all submit on here to and have a mini contest :D just a thought.
From the looks of that site, I will be getting my ass kicked in these contest. :(

[Danny]

that site is awesome. and yes, i plan to get kicked in the nuts also. lol think i am going to submit for shapesII this weekend. :D u should too .. good learning experience.

[A.P. Photography]

OK so I signed up to get my butt kicked also :(



On another note, does any of the photog's want to get together and shoot sometime this weekend?

[Danny]

im am doing somthing to night. i am going to see what shapes i can come up with and then rig up a mini-studio to shoot it :D wish me luck.lol


i will also be out and about tomorrow.... i am down for what ever.

[Bballjamal]

What about places in time? Old abandoned buildings, barns, etc.


This works, I live in coweta county man! LETS DOO ITTTTT

plus my car is in seattle right now!

[Danny]

the new DPchallenges are up. anyone going to enter. think i might.

[DeutscheBAG!]

i think im gonna soldier up and enter :D

[A.P. Photography]

I am registered but not sure if I want to get my butt kicked that bad just yet

[DrivenMind]

Why don't we all shoot the varsity meet tonight and compare what we come up with?