This image was taken in the Peak District.
Duncan Philpott is in a duo called Steel City Media based in Sheffield, his passion for photography began at a young age and his hobby became a career when he moved to Sheffield t study mathematics.
His work began as minor images used for local companies which soon grew to commercial companies world wide.
Wide angle of this shot makes them look like they're important because the way the image curves makes the background look like the world and the fact that they are in the centre in the image makes them look like the only people in the world. Their importance is shown by the fact that they are sat on an expensive car and the use of cash flying around implies their wealth.
Case Study Notes:
Case Study Notes:
Photography – Duncan
Sports journalism
& commercial
Photography more in cycling and mountain biking
When 13 interested in photography via his uncle got into technical photography first then advanced. Started creative photography by developing and showing and did as photography but did maths and did same at uni. Met people at uni who interested in his photography. Have to get network contacts more than anything. Started cycling so understood readership abc1’s. Photographed cycling championships (biggest cycling competition)
Cycling industry
Alternative sport
Not through an agency for editorial more prominent individuals. Paid via fixed rate. Post – websites and magazines
Lots of travelling such as south Africa and Italy.
Equipment
No specific camera
Reliable, weatherproof, shoot higher frame rate and better auto focus system. Cant miss one off moment. Have to be fastr and responsive.
CPS support – like servicing a car
Very mobile doesn’t use lighting for his photography
Minimal equipment for flying and hiking
The pole monopod to photograph above crowd to make it different to be more appealing to websites and magazine editors 15ft
Travel
Adventure sport – anywhere
Also has fun as well as taking it seriously
Not specific genre – opportunities open
Sheffield
Industrial and peak district
Always keep eye open snap on phone
Work hours
Paperwork
-invoice
-tax returns
-article proposals
Planning shoots
-shot lists
-location scouting
Hours
-bed at 2 up at 6.30
-travelling half days
Work flow
Post-photo shoot
600-3500 photos per day
Have to cut 100s to 10s
Give client selections
Lightroom
How to select photos
Rate them on what you like about them from a far then sort them to find your best ones
The zoom in and look at them properly
Select this via relevance of what you are trying to achieve
All time consuming so look with a good eye to the best –look for noise or unexpected things
Editing choices
Choose genre of photography then you generate a style and give them a look. If you have a style it tells people that it is your photo (free advertisement and getting contacts) BUS STATION THEORY! Try to be unique and individual try to make yourself original. Well rounded photographer in order to please the client. Creativity try look at things in different angles
Yaladimir Rys – his inspiration F1 photographer
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