Rip & Go

Rip and Go.....

Backpacker Magazine introduced me to this term.

It refers to these shorter backpacking trails that are spread out across the country.

Like many people we hit the trail on the weekends.

Two Lakes Loop is located in Southern Indiana.

It is a 15.7 mile trail that encompasses two lakes and is bisected by a connector trail.

It easily becomes a 20+ miler by hiking in a figure eight pattern.

We arrived after 10:00 PM on Friday night.

Adorned with headlamps we made it to camp and were in our bags by midnight.

Our canine companion isn't a "flatlander".

He carries his own gear, food, and water.....

I left my Leica at home. 

I carried an Olympus OM-D EM-5 with the Panny 20mm f1.7 v.1.

We were home Sunday early enough to attend a dinner party that evening.

Second Shooting

I had the great privilege of assisting Shaun Frederickson as a second shooter.

I met Shaun at the last street photography workshop.

He is a talented wedding and portrait photographer based out of Indianapolis.

Please check out his website here:

www.firmgripphotography.com

Please follow his Facebook page here:

www.facebook.com/firmgripphoto

I'm very honored that he asked me to shoot with him.

I had fun.....

Capturing a wedding is very much like shooting street......

Anticipate shots ahead of time.....

Meter and focus.....

Don't miss the decisive moment.....

All images captured with......

 Leica M9 with a 50mm Summicron v4.....

Olympus OM-D EM-5 with the Zuiko 45mm f1.8 and Panny 20mm f1.7 v1 primes......

 

Friday Night

We celebrated a friend's birthday late on Friday evening.

I've been missing the process of shooting film.....

I set my Leica to capture color JPEGs.

I promised myself I wouldn't process any of the files.

We had a great evening.....

Leica M9

Voigtlander 28mm Ultron

Leica SF20 Flash

JPEGs SOOC

Go Wide or Go Home

I recently had the pleasure of teaching a street photography workshop.

The two session event was hosted by Jack's Camera Shop in Muncie, Indiana.

The first session was held in the classroom.

During the second session we headed out into the streets to practice what we had learned.

I find that the main reason that photographers take the workshop is to learn how (or gain the confidence) to approach strangers on the street.

I talked about using prime lenses.

I shared my views regarding shooting wide angle primes (35 and 28mm) and the importance of getting close and connecting with people.

I decided that I should practice what I preach.

I attached my Voigtlander 28mm Ultron to my Leica.

The only extra things I carried were business cards.
I left my camera bag behind.

As I walked away from the car I mumbled the same words that I always say when I leave the house with a 28mm lens.

"Go wide.....  or go home....."

Getting close is exciting.....

There was a great group of photographers that attended.

I'm fortunate to have spent time with all of them.

I'm looking forward to staying in touch with everyone.

Tommi (a.k.a. Fearless) in action.

J.C interacts after taking photos.

Shaun in action.

Darrin in action.

JC in action (on the light pole above the crowd).

Great discussion was had afterwards at the Fickle Peach (one of my favorite bars).

Photo by Shaun Frederickson 

Photo by Shaun Frederickson