UPDATE : First press credential Part 2...

[Alton48478]

How many shots did you end up taking?

John

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!!

--
HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump

 

[Scott Russell]

Envious, jealous, happy, excited....many of us are living this with you!! So cool, glad you had fun and it worked out so well!!!

So, "Mr. Pro" can you take a few mintues out of your busy schedule to answer a few questions for us amateurs?????

Tell us a bit about your workflow in shooting....

You mentioned you had a list of things to shoot, you basically worked your way through?

How did you do with batteries and CF cards? How many used, did you have to dump images, etc.

What about the strobe system? Did you get to use it, how did you connect, how'd it work, etc.

Did you turn over the images that night, did you do any post-processing work on them?

When you post pictures, don't forget to post the best one.....the one of your credentials!!!

Scott

--
http://www.russellphotography.com

http://www.pbase.com/scottprussell

 

[HockeyDave]

I've wanted to do that just havent gotten around to it.

Sounds like fun..i mean..not scaring people but the picture thing.

nashville zoo (with the Sony F717)
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump/zoo

Or get Juli Valley to come one day and we'll go shoot the zoo.

Yep ! It would be great to meet you...

My 2nd favorite type of shooting is concert (though I haven't done
it). You do great work.

--
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Extrapolation from few solid data points is best left to those with
years of training and experience in such things.

--
HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump

 

[DavidP #28649]

Well, the f/2.8 zooms can be a bit slow in the clubs.

I'd let you try my 135/2 and 85/1.2, but you'd never forgive me after you just HAD to have one. Well, you might, but maybe not your wife. LOL.

I intend to bring my 400/4 DO IS for the zoo. I'll have to Fedex it to myself (or probably to the guy in charge of the telethon up in Paducah, KY, which is the real reason I'm heading up that way. But I'll be staying over in Nashville for the week following.

I'll have all my primes (135/2 and shorter, anyway) and the three f/2.8 zooms, and the TC's. Plus the 400/4.

I've wanted to do that just havent gotten around to it.

Sounds like fun..i mean..not scaring people but the picture thing.

nashville zoo (with the Sony F717)
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump/zoo

--
http://www.neonlightsimaging.com/artshow/final.htm

Extrapolation from few solid data points is best left to those with years of training and experience in such things.

 

[HockeyDave]

Both but for in game I used AI Servo for the most part

I changed between center point and 1 mark to the left. Like I mentiond ...very difficult to shoot with the 70-200 so close. Tried to use one focus point to the left (I was to the goalies left) that way I focus on the player with the puck and get the goalie in too rather than use center point.

Camera setting by the glass were I believe AV Mode, ISO 400 and 800, F3.5 (and maybe 2.8 at some point). I'll have to check that.

Dave,
Did you use AI FOCUS or AI SERVO? How did you focus and recompose
if you used these modes considering they're moving so fast? Did you
use Center-point focus? Do you mind telling the in-camera
settings? Thanks.

John

--
HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump

 

[DavidP #28649]

That pink thing hanging around my neck was my credentials for this shoot.



And here's some more "official-looking" credentials (courtesy of Jim Radcliffe)

When you post pictures, don't forget to post the best one.....the
one of your credentials!!!

--
http://www.neonlightsimaging.com/artshow/final.htm

Extrapolation from few solid data points is best left to those with years of training and experience in such things.

 

[HockeyDave]

I had 1GB card in shooting at full jpg and stopped with about 50 left so I think that is about 350+ for the entire night. Maybe 50 from ice level. probably 20 keepers from ice level.

John

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!!

--
HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump

--
HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump

 

[99V6Coupe]

Very helpful Dave, thanks!

John

I changed between center point and 1 mark to the left. Like I
mentiond ...very difficult to shoot with the 70-200 so close. Tried
to use one focus point to the left (I was to the goalies left) that
way I focus on the player with the puck and get the goalie in too
rather than use center point.

Camera setting by the glass were I believe AV Mode, ISO 400 and
800, F3.5 (and maybe 2.8 at some point). I'll have to check that.

Dave,
Did you use AI FOCUS or AI SERVO? How did you focus and recompose
if you used these modes considering they're moving so fast? Did you
use Center-point focus? Do you mind telling the in-camera
settings? Thanks.

John

--
HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump

 

[99V6Coupe]

And here's some more "official-looking" credentials (courtesy of
Jim Radcliffe)

When you post pictures, don't forget to post the best one.....the
one of your credentials!!!

--
http://www.neonlightsimaging.com/artshow/final.htm
Extrapolation from few solid data points is best left to those with
years of training and experience in such things.

 

[wpman]

Congrats Dave..I know it must have been a thrill to do a game. I've been shooting sports photos--mostly college football--for 30 years.. I still get goosebumps whenever I go to a new venue or try a new sport..I know the feeling..

 

[HockeyDave]

Whoa now ... I'm a newbie with a little skill and lots of luck - both in shooting and getting this gig. I wish I were better at controlling my 10D - I need way more knowledge and practice and fundamentals.

But...thanks... I am still excited even today. I even got a call from people with congrats and those who were at the game and called to find out what I was doing.

Questions...I'll do my best. Here it goes:

Yes... I had two lists of things to shoot. Basically comprised of where things were and when thinsg would happen. I went to meet them at noon to get a better idea of where I would need to be and when in regards to the list. (this was extremely helpful when I things got going)

I had 2 batteries in my BGED and they did begin to run down when I was by the glass (that spooked me becasue I still had stuff to shoot). At 2nd intermission I charged them up ( will buy more though - lesson learned). I used 1 CF card the whole night - 1 GB full JPG - 350+ shots

I did not use the strobe system but the official photog invited me back to shoot action the whole time and he said I could use the strobes. He does connect remotely but that is about all I know right now.

No... there were 17,000 people there and I had no idea how to find the official photog to ask him about what to do with the images (I was on my own the whole night with my assignment). Plus I needed some beer to calm myself down and my friends were waiting. Preds won so more reason to celebrate. No processing either though I did dump them on my machine. Got some good, some bad, some ugly..but overall not bad for an amateur.

Ah yes... the credentials.... I'm going to frame it with a good action shot from the night, my ticket (which went unused because of the job), and maybe some other paraphenalia. That may sound stupid to some people but it reallly meant a lot to be able to have that sort of gig for the first time. It could be something that breaks me into the business or maybe something cool that happens one time...either way - very sentimental.

Envious, jealous, happy, excited....many of us are living this with
you!! So cool, glad you had fun and it worked out so well!!!

So, "Mr. Pro" can you take a few mintues out of your busy schedule
to answer a few questions for us amateurs?????

Tell us a bit about your workflow in shooting....
You mentioned you had a list of things to shoot, you basically
worked your way through?

How did you do with batteries and CF cards? How many used, did you
have to dump images, etc.

What about the strobe system? Did you get to use it, how did you
connect, how'd it work, etc.

Did you turn over the images that night, did you do any
post-processing work on them?

When you post pictures, don't forget to post the best one.....the
one of your credentials!!!

Scott

--
http://www.russellphotography.com

http://www.pbase.com/scottprussell

--
HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump

 

[HockeyDave]

No autographs please! ahahhahahha....
Maybe after 30 years under my belt..

Thanks though...that's good to know the feeling stays with you. I guess that's when you know it's not REALLY a job.

Congrats Dave..I know it must have been a thrill to do a game.
I've been shooting sports photos--mostly college football--for 30
years.. I still get goosebumps whenever I go to a new venue or try
a new sport..I know the feeling..

--
HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump

 

[Shutter.]

Completely totally absolutely spectacularilly positively COOOOOOOOL!

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!!

--
HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump

--
Jim Fuglestad

Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase. -Percy W. Harris
Our existence is determined by the truths we tell.
Why simply live and let live? Live and help live.
http://www.pbase.com/jfuglestad/galleries

 

[Scott Russell]

Oh, I forgot to ask, how did you handle white balance?

I like your idea of framing the credentials with an action shot and ticket from the game. Very nice!!!

Well...I guess it's about time you buy that 1D now and some more Ls to go with it!!!! Gotta keep up with the rest of the Pros!!!!

Scott

 

[HockeyDave]

Well...not liked I hoped to. I was really doing a LOT of running around to different lit area and using flash as well so it wasn't easy to use custom (which is what I wanted to do). I was really rushed because of the amount of things I needed to shoot so I didnt set it when I was down low. That is one more thing I need to change when I get another chance.

Oh, I forgot to ask, how did you handle white balance?

I like your idea of framing the credentials with an action shot and
ticket from the game. Very nice!!!

Well...I guess it's about time you buy that 1D now and some more Ls
to go with it!!!! Gotta keep up with the rest of the Pros!!!!

Scott

--
HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump

 

[Ron Marcott]

I shoot pics for the Providence Bruins ( Minor league team for Boston). I do what you did every home game and it is a total blast. I envy you for getting to the bigs right away .

Just about every home game there is a different sponsor and I truck all over the Dunkin Donuts Center getting pics of their Ads and events and shoot game action and awards ceremonies. Sponsors include Fleet Bank, SBLI, Dunkin Donuts, Dodge and American Cancer Society.

I shoot pregame dinners and game action usually during the 3rd period when all the sponsor stuff is over. Also player appearances at Malls, Childrens Hospitals, Charity Events and nearby schools.

We usually have only between 8 and 10 thousand people a night so I can shoot from just about any part of the arena, behind the net, penalty boxes and shoot on the ice for intermission events and pee wee games.

I make a cool collage of the pictures for the sponsor and have an 11x14 for them as a thanx. The Bruins get all the pics to use as they wish and many show up in their game programs and on the website.

You would not believe the contacts that I make throughout the year that lead to other events, like covering charity sporting events, and big wig parties.

I use all Canon stuff. 10D, 24-70L, 200mmL, 300mmL. 2 550ex with ST-E2 trigger. I have been doing it for 3 years now and am totally happy.

I want to say congrats and don't worry about filling your list, hey you cant be everywhere.

 

[HockeyDave]

Wow Ron! That gives me some big hopes for down the road. Really that is what this was all about ...foot in the door. Whether it be with the Preds or with the photographer using me for other things - I didn't care. I just had to get started somewhere and this was somethin that was not only fun (photography AND hockey) but also something I have extreme interest in (photography and hockey). It was like a big, personal Oreo and Milk...just for me.

Most of all, I wanted to do a good job.

Thanks for you insight and encouragement.

I shoot pics for the Providence Bruins ( Minor league team for
Boston). I do what you did every home game and it is a total blast.
I envy you for getting to the bigs right away .

Just about every home game there is a different sponsor and I truck
all over the Dunkin Donuts Center getting pics of their Ads and
events and shoot game action and awards ceremonies. Sponsors
include Fleet Bank, SBLI, Dunkin Donuts, Dodge and American Cancer
Society.

I shoot pregame dinners and game action usually during the 3rd
period when all the sponsor stuff is over. Also player appearances
at Malls, Childrens Hospitals, Charity Events and nearby schools.

We usually have only between 8 and 10 thousand people a night so I
can shoot from just about any part of the arena, behind the net,
penalty boxes and shoot on the ice for intermission events and pee
wee games.

I make a cool collage of the pictures for the sponsor and have an
11x14 for them as a thanx. The Bruins get all the pics to use as
they wish and many show up in their game programs and on the
website.

You would not believe the contacts that I make throughout the year
that lead to other events, like covering charity sporting events,
and big wig parties.

I use all Canon stuff. 10D, 24-70L, 200mmL, 300mmL. 2 550ex with
ST-E2 trigger. I have been doing it for 3 years now and am totally
happy.

I want to say congrats and don't worry about filling your list, hey
you cant be everywhere.

--
HockeyDave
http://www.pbase.com/igotjump