One of the great joys in photography is having the chance to be creative and try different techniques. Some clients want the tried and true method of doing what as always been done, but when you are given the freedom to create a new look sometimes you just smile and try to keep the thunderous cheering inside your head from spilling out. This was the case with the Donevan Collegiate Athlete Of The Year photos I was hired to photograph. A much different look than they have ever received but the enthusiasm from the athletes when they saw the images on the camera’s lcd was the signal that we had managed to capture a unique look for them.
20 minutes to set up the lighting and 7 minutes in total shooting time. With this type of assignment you must have a plan in mind going into the shoot, expect the unexpected issues that inevitably show up, be mindful of your clients schedule and just have fun.