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    1. James Day

      I use AI servo and One Shot. Servo is when you are moving or the subject is moving. It will track their movement and do the best it can to keep things in focus. One shot is for static shots.

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      askJamesDay responded to ByJP 30 Jun 11

      I have a business pack that covers my gear, public liability, data recovery, loss of income for 3 months, and probably a few other things that I can't think of right now. I think that costs just over $1k with QBE. I'd recommend something similar. You still have similar risks...

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      Hey there,
      I don't do much to the images. I'm a photographer at heart, not a computer nerd so I like to get things looking pretty sweet in camera. I colour correct in Lightroom and batch in ASE. That's it.

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      Around a 1 second exposure with a bit of flash to freeze the people. I also zoom the flash to 105mm. Works well with the 24mm lens at around f3.5.

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      hmm.. the tilt is fun but not exactly super important. I can't really say which one would work better for you, but I will quickly share with you my go-to lenses that I can't live without
      35mm 1.4
      135mm f2.0

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      if I were to start again I'd probably say Nikon. I use Canon but I've used a few nikons and they just feel so nice. It's too expensive to switch for me now though. Are you walking pro or consumer level though?

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      As long as I have the date free then technically how ever long it would take for me to get to where ever I need to be.

      However, most people come to me to ask what dates I have free and work from there. Crazy, but kinda cool.

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      I just bought a 35mm 1.4 so That may be included in this list a bit prematurely but here goes.
      24mm 1.4
      35mm 1.4
      50mm 1.2
      45 tilt shift.
      135mm f2.0

      However my kit has more..

      I also have the 85mm 1.2
      100mm macro.
      70-200 2.8

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      I know him, I don't use his actions. I don't use anyone's actions actually. Whatever actions you use, make them your own and use them on good quality images to give them the look you are desiring, rather than to magically fix images that look like poo.

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      I use a macbook pro 17 inch with a second screen. I have had other beefier desktop options and have noticed that I like to have something that is always on the go and I like having everything I'm working on on the 1 machine. I'm a 1 man operation, so I don't need any other machines. It all depends on your budget and how much you'll need to use it and in what circumstances. If you're always on the go, then a laptop is an obvious choice...however you usually suffer a slight power loss if you go a laptop. I'm ok with that as my workflow allows for it.

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      askJamesDay responded to i33y25 8 Jan 11

      There's nothing wrong with being a shoot and burn photographer but only if that's what suits your business model. Maybe your products aren't exciting them? You need to set very clear ground rules before you start. If someone books you in for something, make them sign a contract that holds them to it. Also, make sure you do what you said you would in the contract. Take charge and you'll be fine.

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Cronulla, NSW

www.3words.com.au

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