There’s an “about the photographer” page with a headshot on my website, but otherwise no. Not if I can help it.
Nobody needs to know why I think Princess-General Leia is arguably responsible for the Starkiller attack on the New Republic.
Limited social media: I barely use Instagram, update FB maybe once every few weeks, and deleted my Twitter account years ago. Aside from a LinkedIn account and Reddit, that’s the entirety of my social media presence. Most of my work comes from legwork, personal projects and direct pitches to editors.
If I could, I’d nuke all my social media from orbit (it’s the only way to be sure) but I do need to keep an up-to-date list of my professional contacts, and so far it’s the easiest way to do it.
Not particularly - but there are a number of attachments designed specifically for round-headed flashes that can improve your shot.
Everything is backed up. Everything. You never know when a photo will be useful or profitable.
For me, it goes like this: RAID drive --> Backup Drive --> Online cloud
You need to be on assignment for a publication. There are a lot of folks who spend their careers working up to the point in which they’ll be credentialed for an NBA game.
If that’s something you’re interested in, your best bet is to start small: build a portfolio around smaller games or leagues and try to get picked up by someone for work. Like I said, this is a bit of a process and will likely take some time - so brace yourself. Even then, the chances of getting on the floor are very, very small and requires a lot of dedication.
Photographic a multi-service member dignified body transfer. Camera failed just as the bodies were being removed from the helicopters.
Thankfully I had two backup cameras and a bunch of extra cards. Only lost maybe a few seconds swapping out.
Why as a lay resort?
Why no people?
Blackmail.
Some context and specificity would be sort handy, here. What happened? Which agency used your photo?
Not if I can help it - for the most part I think people are far more interesting than static objects or settings.
“Hey, how’re ya? Playing around with a new lens and I’d love to shoot your portrait.”
Some people will say no (probably, but not always a majority) and some will say yes. Your energy and personality play a big part in this, so don’t act like you’re doing something wrong or inconveniencing anyone. The worst thing that can happen is they say no.
Multiple hard drives, cloud service.
I’ve used both, but I’ve honestly found octaboxes with quick releases to be the best.