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05/13/2008 09:59:44 AM · #1 |
Hi all,
National Geographic has contacted me (and a few other locals) asking for 8 to 10 volunteers to document (photograph) an upcoming big event here in southern California at the end of the month, called “BioBlitz”.
So, I replied back to National Geographic and the Media Outreach person in Washington D.C. gave me all the registration details. I’m all registered and ready to go. It was a good thing I was quick to apply since he filled all the spots that same day. NatGeo will give me my final assignment and base camp schedule as the event nears. It should be a very fun and exciting experience. I’m stoked!
Check it out:
//www.nationalgeographic.com/field/projects/bioblitz.html
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05/13/2008 10:01:32 AM · #2 |
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05/13/2008 10:02:11 AM · #3 |
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05/13/2008 10:04:18 AM · #4 |
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05/13/2008 10:05:57 AM · #5 |
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05/13/2008 10:05:59 AM · #6 |
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05/13/2008 10:08:44 AM · #7 |
Thanks, guys (and gal)! :-)
Although it's volunteer work, I think the experience (and hopefully the exposure) will be priceless.
I ain't quittin' my day job just yet! ;-)
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05/13/2008 10:13:23 AM · #8 |
| How sweet is that?! Have fun! |
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05/13/2008 10:16:09 AM · #9 |
Wow thats awesome, Grats!!
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05/13/2008 10:28:35 AM · #10 |
| Congratulations, Les!!! Looks like a sweet gig!!! |
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05/13/2008 10:30:05 AM · #11 |
Congrats. Hope it works out well for you in the future, have a blast.
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05/13/2008 10:31:26 AM · #12 |
Congrats, Looks like a lot of fun, hopefully it will be good exposure.
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05/13/2008 10:51:06 AM · #13 |
| Awesome! Grats on the gig! :) |
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05/13/2008 10:57:10 AM · #14 |
It is so cool to be part of a community where not only do we have great photographers but great photographers doing great things.
Joey and Rene come to mind. Now we have Les in there too. Next thing you know you'll have to have be a member of Magnum to get a membership here. :)
Way to go Les. Can't wait to see how it turns out!
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05/13/2008 11:13:49 AM · #15 |
| WAY TO GO!!! Good luck on it, hope they use all your pictures. |
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05/13/2008 11:40:35 AM · #16 |
Congratulations. I went to one of the seminars conducted by two of National Geographic's regular photogs and I would certainly like to get my foot in the door somehow in the hopes of working from them regularly. I understand that it is not paid work for you right now but it is a great start and will definitely get you some recognition for your great work.
How did they come to contacting you? Was it anything that you applied to or did they just happen to find you?
Message edited by author 2008-05-13 11:41:03. |
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05/13/2008 11:40:59 AM · #17 |
| Congratulations, Les. It's always a pleasure to hear from DPC photographers about their real world experiences. Be sure to let us know how it went. |
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05/13/2008 11:58:24 AM · #18 |
Well done and can't wait to see final products!
(NOTE: Be sure to check your contract, specifically regarding ownership of the photos you shoot. There is a nasty rumor I have heard about working with NG being that you forfiet all rights to whatever you shoot.) |
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05/13/2008 12:07:52 PM · #19 |
Damn!
If I were you I'd run out and get a National Geographic Photographer hat, shirt, pants, shoes, and underwear made up!
Quite a feather in your cap, congrats!
*skulks off enviously*
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05/13/2008 12:09:13 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by tcmartin:
Well done and can't wait to see final products!
(NOTE: Be sure to check your contract, specifically regarding ownership of the photos you shoot. There is a nasty rumor I have heard about working with NG being that you forfiet all rights to whatever you shoot.) |
Personally, I wouldn't care about rights. Being able to say you shot something for NG is priceless, IMO.
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05/13/2008 01:35:25 PM · #21 |
Oh you LUCKY!!!!! How COOL is that! I hope you do such a bang-up job that they will be calling you for more assignments.
Woo Hooo. . .day job, look out, you may be hitting the road soon :)
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05/13/2008 02:13:52 PM · #22 |
| Congratulations! What a fantastic thing to happen. Good luck, can't wait to see the photos. |
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05/13/2008 04:06:45 PM · #23 |
That's fantastic...way to go!
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05/13/2008 04:17:40 PM · #24 |
| The advice I've heard from NatGeo photographers is to get good at video. They don't seem to be hiring just photographers any more, you need to be able to shoot the video to go along with it if you want to work for the big yellow border. |
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05/14/2008 01:40:03 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by Citadel:
It is so cool to be part of a community where not only do we have great photographers but great photographers doing great things.
Joey and Rene come to mind. Now we have Les in there too. Next thing you know you'll have to have be a member of Magnum to get a membership here. :)
Way to go Les. Can't wait to see how it turns out! |
Now, now. That's quite a stretch to put me in the same company as Joey and Rene. :-)
Thanks for the kind words, though!
And thanks to everyone else who has replied. I'm going into this with a mindset of "no expectations". That way whatever happens, happens. I'm just grateful for the opportunity.
I'll definitely post some photos (assuming I legally am able to), after it's over.
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