Preperation for a project

[John Mc]

So, I've been thinking of getting out more and taking photos. I've been wanting to focus on a project to get me out more, and to take more and more photos. And I think I've finally found that subject and want to start. But On the drive home from my Girlfriends today, I got thinking. Will I need anything specific to shoot this project with. I mainly mean equipment and accessories.

I'll be focusing on Tree's in Landscapes. There's a few I pass on a regular basis and I always want to stop and take a photo or two of them, I just never really have the time. So I know the equipment I need/using is going to be:

• Camera
• Standard zoom (17-50)
• Short telephoto (70-200)
• Tripod
• Remote cable release
• Filters

I'm just unsure how to go about it. I want to do it in a year and then have maybe around 60-80 photo's to put in a book for my shelf. Just something to say, I did this, And I'm happy with all the photo's in here. Would it be smart to start now, Or wait till say the start on June? This Gives me 2 months to prep my gear and buy some filters. And It also gives me time to do some reconnaissance on locations. As it's only been a recent Idea, I think this might be a good option.

What do folks think? or do you have any info/suggestions for me?

Cheers for all your help.
John

 

[steve_lyt]

if you make it a 12 month project , you can start anytime , but the planning would help , maybe take the shots from the same poition every time , b4 you start i would take ref shots , at various times

 

[Pookeyhead]

I'll be focusing on Tree's in Landscapes. There's a few I pass on a regular basis and I always want to stop and take a photo or two of them, I just never really have the time. So I know the equipment I need/using is going to be:

• Camera
• Standard zoom (17-50)
• Short telephoto (70-200)
• Tripod
• Remote cable release
• Filters

To really focus on a project, forget all that technical stuff for now, and ask yourself a question.

"Why?"

Why do you want to photograph trees in the landscape? Answering that will probably help you focus on what you need in order to get the results you want. Until you answer it, you will probably not even know what you want.

Why trees? What's your interest in them? Why do you want to show them to me? Why will I be interested in them?

You're probably thinking "I don't need a bloody reason!".... and you're right, you don't... go and shoot trees however you want then. Answering such questions will focus you on why you're doing it tough, and furthermore, how you are going to do it.

Do you want to show me...

The majesty of big trees?
The complexity of their form?
The individuality of trees?
The incongruity of trees in modern urban landscapes?

There's loads of reasons for shooting trees. Each one of those reasons above will probably lead to a very different shooting style that will help make the viewer appreciate what you are trying to achieve.

Photographers who consider these things go beyond making pretty pictures and start making images that engage the viewer.... they can be pretty too... but pretty may not be what you need.... but you may not know that yet

 

[John Mc]

To really focus on a project, forget all that technical stuff for now, and ask yourself a question.

"Why?"

Why do you want to photograph trees in the landscape? Answering that will probably help you focus on what you need in order to get the results you want. Until you answer it, you will probably not even know what you want.

Why trees? What's your interest in them? Why do you want to show them to me? Why will I be interested in them?

You're probably thinking "I don't need a bloody reason!".... and you're right, you don't... go and shoot trees however you want then. Answering such questions will focus you on why you're doing it tough, and furthermore, how you are going to do it.

Do you want to show me...

The majesty of big trees?
The complexity of their form?
The individuality of trees?
The incongruity of trees in modern urban landscapes?

There's loads of reasons for shooting trees. Each one of those reasons above will probably lead to a very different shooting style that will help make the viewer appreciate what you are trying to achieve.

Photographers who consider these things go beyond making pretty pictures and start making images that engage the viewer.... they can be pretty too... but pretty may not be what you need.... but you may not know that yet

You've actually answered for me, I'm not just saying this, I questioned myself for days when I started thinking about it.

I really enjoy how Trees make landscapes different. They can add points of interest in a photo. Each one is individual, molded by its environment. It's been over the past 6 months that I keep looking at trees on the drive home from my girlfriends and want to get out and take photos of them. I want to show the "personality" of each tree, or woods. There's about 6/7 places that I have in mind. After that I'm going to have to go and explore.

 

[Steve Smith]

I like trees. I even have a favourite one which I talk to!


Steve.