HockeyDave
Leading Member
well, as expected it was an amazing day.
I met with the Marketing manager about noon and did a walk through inside and outside the arena so I was clear about what she wanted. I also found out what the idea behind the shoot was. At the end of the season they create a large book for the sponsors to show them how there money/signage was used and to show that lots of people see the stuff. They wanted to shoot last night because it was a sell out and would make for good pictures.
I arrived about 4:00 and began to shoot the activities outside and things inside that didnt require fans being in the picture. From 6:00 on it was bedlam! There were 17,000 people everywhere and it made for great shots. Once the doors opened, I shot people entering the building and receiving opening night t-shirts, people participating or interacting with sponsorship areas, people in the stands, etc.
During most of the 2nd period I shot from "the photographers hole" in the glass. This was AWESOME! I used the 70-200 but should have kept the 28-70 on... 70-200 may be ok from between the benches (center ice) but its tough to get good net action being so close. I have been invited back so I'll try the 28-70 then.
It was a VERY long day for me (worked my regular job too) but I didn't care. It was such a great experience and hopefully will open more doors for me. The only bad part was that I didnt get to enjoy the game....but I did enjoy it in a different way.
Once I have official "ok" to post the pictures, I will.
Thanks for everyones well wishes!!
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HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump
I met with the Marketing manager about noon and did a walk through inside and outside the arena so I was clear about what she wanted. I also found out what the idea behind the shoot was. At the end of the season they create a large book for the sponsors to show them how there money/signage was used and to show that lots of people see the stuff. They wanted to shoot last night because it was a sell out and would make for good pictures.
I arrived about 4:00 and began to shoot the activities outside and things inside that didnt require fans being in the picture. From 6:00 on it was bedlam! There were 17,000 people everywhere and it made for great shots. Once the doors opened, I shot people entering the building and receiving opening night t-shirts, people participating or interacting with sponsorship areas, people in the stands, etc.
During most of the 2nd period I shot from "the photographers hole" in the glass. This was AWESOME! I used the 70-200 but should have kept the 28-70 on... 70-200 may be ok from between the benches (center ice) but its tough to get good net action being so close. I have been invited back so I'll try the 28-70 then.
It was a VERY long day for me (worked my regular job too) but I didn't care. It was such a great experience and hopefully will open more doors for me. The only bad part was that I didnt get to enjoy the game....but I did enjoy it in a different way.
Once I have official "ok" to post the pictures, I will.
Thanks for everyones well wishes!!
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HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump
