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Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:45 pm
by Omag 2.0
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That's right... Sunday night my girlfriend got a call from a ladyfriend, who's husband is a photographer that follows an actor called Roel Vanderstukken. This actor plays in Flikken - a copshow in Belgium. On monday the new series was presented to the press.

However, the photographer became ill and they asked me to step up the plate and fall in...

Scary...

3 months ago I purchased my first dSLR and now I was standing amidst professional photographers with a camera-combo I've never used ( canon 350D + 24-70 lense + external flash). And they expected me to take some nice shots... :-?

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:48 pm
by Souichiro
If you want try to make some money. You should try photostock..... Just an idea.... I can tell you more about it if you want :D

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:53 pm
by Hagar
Blimey Kris. We'll have to pay to speak to you soon. :o :P :D

Well done old chap! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:57 pm
by Omag 2.0
Let's not overreact... I didn't get payed for this. It was just a great experience, and I have my eye on an organisation where you can get acces to all sorts of events, if you provide photo's. Non paying, but the other photographer became the official one for an entertainement group that houses several artists, this way. He's getting pro at the moment.

I'm getting lots of useful info from this friendly guy.

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:59 pm
by Souichiro
Let's not overreact... I didn't get payed for this. It was just a great experience, and I have my eye on an organisation where you can get acces to all sorts of events, if you provide photo's. Non paying, but the other photographer became the official one for an entertainement group that houses several artists, this way. He's getting pro at the moment.

I'm getting lots of useful info from this friendly guy.



There are plenty of photostock sites that work with photographers such as yourself. The Large ancient ones won't but there are plenty that do...... I worked at a dutch one for a few months for school so I know a fair bit about it... should you be interested in the future let me know :D

my too small portfolio on the Nationale Beeldbank :P

http://www.nationalebeeldbank.nl/custom ... folio/3026

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:07 pm
by Omag 2.0
You can always send me the info. But I'm looking more into concert and event-work. Mind you, I still have an aweful lot to learn and to invest material wise. But hey, if you don't try, you don't succeed. Tomorrow I'll be out to buy my next lens...

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:10 pm
by Willit Run
Congrats, Kris!!!!

What a great opportunity.  When you do it for free it's called getting your foot in the door!!  It's a great way to get your experience then, start charging for your shots!!

I just hope one day we won't see you chasing the Spears sisters around!! :D

Cory

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:12 pm
by expat
Nice one Kris.  [smiley=clapping.gif]
Had your call for the Oscar's this weekend :D

Matt

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:18 pm
by Omag 2.0

I just hope one day we won't see you chasing the Spears sisters around!! :D

Cory


That's one thing I'll never do. Trough my girlfriend I've visited several shows of the same performer and it's only because they know I'm low profile and look to support these artists by portraying them the best possible way, that I have had this opportunity. They'll never ask pushy, obnoxious fans that just want to be near the "famous" people...

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:23 pm
by TSC.
Excellent news & shots Kris, what a way to finish the week.

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TSC.

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:23 pm
by Willit Run
You're going the right route, then

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:41 pm
by 61_OTU
Lucky man Kris, and good work

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:11 pm
by Vapour01
Being recognised with media status is a good feeling, even if you don' t always gain too much. 8-)

Good on you Kris. :)

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:15 pm
by Omag 2.0
[quote]Lucky man Kris, and good work

Re: Omag as press photographer...

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:29 pm
by Roughrider
Nice shots and great opportunity, Keep it up, Mark