Social Documentary Photography and Film
Posted in Production Notes on Feb 11th, 2010
As I have mentioned the digital revolution in photography has made my work easier in many ways. One of the greatest benefits is being able to capture images in low light. With the release of the new cameras like the Nikon D3s and the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV this is just getting better.
However, the media [...]
Posted in Production Notes on Feb 5th, 2010
In my last blog I talked about the equipment I am using for multimedia. Sound is such a critical part of multimedia production that I would like to elaborate on the sound equipment I use.
In multimedia you can get away with mediocre images much easier than poor sound. To get good sound you need to [...]
Posted in Production Notes on Jan 21st, 2010
Now that the web is nudging all of us photographers to create more than just stills to deliver our message we who work on location in remote areas are faced with the prospect of adding more equipment to the heavy packs we have been carrying for years!
Last year I traveled to Malawi, Zambia, Sri Lanka, [...]
Posted in Production Notes on Sep 30th, 2009
Because most of my work is now done in very remote areas without the help of a trained assistant, I have learned how to simplify my on-location lighting substantially. Now I choose lighting equipment based on its reliability, simplicity and weight.
When I first started making portraits of indigenous and tribal people in the field, I wanted [...]