totse.com | Skate photography

skimask_check · #1 2008-07-05, 22:21

I've just started doing some skate photography ( www.skimask123.deviantart.com ) and im liking it alot. Its very different from what i had been doing before, but i like it alot more. Im wondering if anyone else here does skate photography, and if so what are you using? Right now I'm using a Rebel xTi with the 18-55mm lens, but i want to invest in a fisheye. Also, how nesciasry are strobes?

Thanks

NudistDudist · #2 2008-07-06, 19:24

just make sure u don't photograph flip tricks. flip tricks are only for money and show. they're NO fun. try to snap stuff that puts the viewer in the picture, like you can IMAGINE carving the hill/bowl or powersliding, or ollie'ing a pyramid in first person that puts an emphasis on the drop. edit ur shit to add colors, effects, and anti-new world order shit, please. good luck, post ur work!!

Savin_Jesus · #3 2008-07-06, 19:52

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Originally Posted by NudistDudist View Post

try to snap stuff that puts you in the picture,

Thats fucking Stupid.

* yes, I chopped your post up. No, I don't give a flying fuck.

Silverfuck · #4 2008-07-06, 20:03

Your skate photos are really good. From the ones you've got on your deviantart, you use a lot of interesting perspective and good composition. I'm not really good at doing in-motion kind of photos, but I would recommend you invest in a good flash; it'll open up a lot of doors for you and give you more options in your shooting. I personally despise using flash in most applications, but admit (begrudgingly) that is can be a great help if used correctly.

skimask_check · #5 2008-07-06, 22:11

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Your skate photos are really good. From the ones you've got on your deviantart, you use a lot of interesting perspective and good composition. I'm not really good at doing in-motion kind of photos, but I would recommend you invest in a good flash; it'll open up a lot of doors for you and give you more options in your shooting. I personally despise using flash in most applications, but admit (begrudgingly) that is can be a great help if used correctly.

thanks alot. Yeah, I almost never use my flash, but I'm going to art school for 2 weeks for photography in afew days for some college credits, and I'm hopping there will be worth with strobes and flashes.

NudistDudist · #6 2008-07-07, 04:29

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Thats fucking Stupid.

* yes, I chopped your post up. No, I don't give a flying fuck.

i MEANT like you can IMAGINE skating it and how great it feels (g forces, speed, adrenalin) through the picture.

sybil · #7 2008-07-07, 07:35

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Originally Posted by NudistDudist View Post

i MEANT like you can IMAGINE skating it and how great it feels (g forces, speed, adrenalin) through the picture.

Please ignore Savin_jesus when it comes to photography...

Silverfuck · #8 2008-07-07, 14:20

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Please ignore Savin_jesus when it comes to photography...

Took the words right out of my mouth.

honkymahfah · #9 2008-07-07, 22:43

try dragging the shutter, (slightly long exposure but still handholdable), you might get some desirable motion blur.

chilldo · #10 2008-07-08, 01:35

nice pics dude

ive done very little skate photography but have a few things to say.
firstly wide angle lenses are great!
those 180 degree fish eye lenses are pushing it tho for skating. makes ur subject matter too small.

you dont need strobes at all for most sports photography

also try experimenting with depth of feild to give some of ur photos more of a focus