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Lytro Illum Light Field Digital

01/15/2006 07:26:47 PM · #1

to shoot photos that will be hung in a new office building!!!!! My wife's godfather is the CPO of a medical group and they're building a new office for their doctors. He asked me today if I'd be up to the task of putting together some shots to frame and display in the building. I'm super excited about it! I just wish that I had an DSLR though. I'm dying to get a 20d. My G6 hasn't let me down yet though so it should work fine. I told him to give me about 3 weeks and I'd have a portfolio for him to go through to decide which shots he wants. Is there anything that I should consider when doing a project like this? Thanks in advance.

yakatme

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/15/2006 07:37:18 PM · #2

Originally posted by A4wheelin:

Is there anything that I should consider when doing a project like this? Thanks in advance.

Yes. Consider a loan. An upgrade in camera is definitely warranted and his job could very well pay for one. But you need the better camera first.

saintaugust

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

01/15/2006 07:38:11 PM · #3

the G6 is a sweet camera, no worries.

i would consider what the interior will look like... maybe colours, modern, contemporary, ect.?

DjFenzl

01/15/2006 07:40:44 PM · #4

The G6 is up to the job I believe... do they have any requests for subjects? I suppose the appropriateness of your camera is somewahat dependent on what you are shooting...

_eug

Nikon D50

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/15/2006 07:46:06 PM · #5

Since it's not in your profile, we don't know where you are from, but I'd recommend unusual views of local sites.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/15/2006 07:49:52 PM · #6

Originally posted by _eug:

Since it's not in your profile, we don't know where you are from, but I'd recommend unusual views of local sites.

I'm in San Diego and yes I was thinking the same thing about local sites. There is alot of photo opportunities in this city. I'll be busy the next few weeks shooting like a mad man. :)

_eug

Nikon D50

01/15/2006 07:55:32 PM · #7

Originally posted by A4wheelin:

I'm in San Diego and yes I was thinking the same thing about local sites. There is alot of photo opportunities in this city. I'll be busy the next few weeks shooting like a mad man. :)

OMG! The zoo, Coranado, Sea World, Balboa Park, La Jolla, Tiajuana, surfers, OMG! OMG! OMG!

"Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!"

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Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

01/15/2006 08:13:50 PM · #8

LOL! I know, I know. There are tons of things to shoot here.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

01/15/2006 08:34:50 PM · #9

And to think that I, a 4th generation native San Diegan, moved out of the place to Cape Cod as soon as I retired because I got sick of the some ol' same ol'...

R.

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

01/16/2006 01:50:52 AM · #10

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

And to think that I, a 4th generation native San Diegan, moved out of the place to Cape Cod as soon as I retired because I got sick of the some ol' same ol'...

R.

Haha, that's funny. I know what you mean though. I love thunderstorms and snow and the changing of the seasons and you definitely don't get that here.

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

01/16/2006 02:14:31 AM · #11

congrats! i'm sure this will be a blast.

Originally posted by A4wheelin:

Is there anything that I should consider when doing a project like this?

ask them what their total budget is for artwork, and whether or not they've hired a decorator. if they have, you might want to work with them. good luck, and have fun!

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

01/16/2006 02:37:51 AM · #12

OK, what is a CPO? I know CEO, CFO, etc, but to me, CPO is Chief Petty Officer.