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Anybody ride their bikes to photoshoots?
Derek Pearson, Photographer
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Corey Perrine, Photographer
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Manchester | NH | USA | Posted: 5:09 AM on 07.03.06 |
| ->> No. But I'm jealous because of your super-fine woman. *sigh* |
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Derek Pearson, Photographer
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Tumwater | WA | USA | Posted: 5:35 AM on 07.03.06 |
| ->> haha, that is actually my clients on the bike in that post :) |
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Damon Moritz, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Woodbridge | Va. | USA | Posted: 7:29 AM on 07.03.06 |
| ->> I bet on site reprints are difficult. |
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David Harpe, Photographer
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Louisville | KY | USA | Posted: 8:51 AM on 07.03.06 |
| ->> I always thought a tricked-out Segway would be a great assignment vehicle... :-) |
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Seh Suan Ngoh, Photographer
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Singapore | SG | Singapore | Posted: 8:56 AM on 07.03.06 |
| ->> I didn't do this as an assignment, but just yesterday and the day before, I cycled around the course of the local Olympic Distance, public triathlon on my mountain bike. Reached each point (except the bike leg) faster than the participants, and traversed the course with MUCH lesser effort, got quite a few points to stop and shoot for a variety of shots, of friends on bikes or on the run. Some age-grouper triathletes were pretty amazed at how I was able to appear at so many places for their ONE race. :) |
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Juliann Tallino, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | usa | Posted: 10:42 AM on 07.03.06 |
| ->> I wish I could, but freeway travel on a bicycle is not practical. :) But I do most of my grocery shopping with my bike, nothing as fancy as the Xtracycle, just a milk crate zip tied onto my bike rack. |
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Adam Vogler, Student/Intern
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Pittsburg | KS | USA | Posted: 11:46 AM on 07.03.06 |
| ->> I'll often use my mountain bike to get around at festivals and the like, granted that I live in a town that's 5 miles long which makes it a bit easier. I thinks it gives me distict advantage as far as getting to and from a parking place at a crowded event (like the fourth of july) last year I zipped right by all the peole stuck in bumper to bumper traffic after the fireworks. I left at the same time as some friends who drove and I arrived at our common destination about 15 minutes before them and I wasn't even hurring. I also see a lot more photo possibilites crusing at 15 mph than I do at 30 mph in my jeep. I start my first experince at a daily in about an hour and a half and unfortunatley I don't think that I can balance deadline and my desire to avoid paying $3 a gallon for gas. |
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Seh Suan Ngoh, Photographer
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Singapore | SG | Singapore | Posted: 12:37 PM on 07.03.06 |
->> One REALLY pet peeve about cycling around - I wouldn't want my XC race rig getting stolen while moving around.
And I really wouldn't want to risk killing my back riding around on my road bike. I'm carrying "only" a 1D with a 70-200/2.8, 550EX, 17-35 and a 1-liter Nalgene, and my back's complaining of the extra load. The minor discomfort on the back though, is NOTHING compared to the instantaneous loading of the saddle with the extra weight inflicting extra pressure on the crotch. Ouch ouch.
And speaking of which, sad thing happening at the le Tour de France this year. Sigh. Basso and Ullrich getting suspended because of Operacion Puerto... :( |
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Ed Pfueller, Photographer
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Columbia | MO | USA | Posted: 4:23 PM on 07.03.06 |
->> I just finished riding along for a story about a 225-mile cross-state bike ride on the Katy Trail here in Missouri.
I have some multimedia posted at:
http://www.columbiatribune.com/2006/Jul/20060702Showme001.asp
I purchased a simple topeak bag that snapped onto the back rack and it held all my gear perfectly. When I stopped I could take it off and carry it like a regular camera bag, it was padded and everything.
I could envision using this for other photo shoots. For us newspaper photographers however, we have to be ready to drive any distance at a moments notice as quickly as possible.
I could only see if working out for photojournalists if you were as serious as an NYC bike messenger in a similar metro area. |
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Jamie Roper, Photographer
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Hays | KS | United States | Posted: 4:42 PM on 07.03.06 |
->> That's a fantastic set up. I think I'm going to be contacting that guy.
I routinely ride around on either a fixed gear or old mountain frame when I'm feature hunting. It really does change one's perspective.
A few months ago, out of sheer necessity, I used a full sized trike to pedal around (full bag of gear, lights, stands, etc.) when my car died. Wasn't too bad, either.
Two wheels good, four wheels bad. Three wheels...well, ok. |
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PJ Heller, Photographer
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Santa Barbara | CA | USA | Posted: 6:59 PM on 07.03.06 |
->> Ed:
Which Topeak bag did you use and what did you have packed into it?
Cheers,
pjh (heading off on my bike right now) |
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Louie Traub, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Las Vegas | NV | United States | Posted: 7:46 PM on 07.03.06 |
->> Very cool bike, Derek.
Of course, like most, freeway riding, heavy traffic, and all the gear on the back make it tough. I ride a Trek 1500 road bike, recreationally. Mainly to keep in shape and pedal some energy into something. Even if I took it anywhere I couldn't trust that it wouldn't get stoken, even with a lock. Nice little toy! |
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Derek Pearson, Photographer
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Tumwater | WA | USA | Posted: 8:37 PM on 07.03.06 |
->> Louie,
Yeah, it would be tough for big gear shoots.
It's super fun!
Fortunately I live in a great town for bikes so the only driving I have to do is for my wedding gigs on the weekends anymore :)
Cheers to all you bicycle riders! :) |
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Dave Amorde, Photographer
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Lake Forest | CA | USA | Posted: 10:59 PM on 07.03.06 |
| ->> Oh, THAT kinda bike. I used to ride a Suzuki Hayabusa to shoots occasionally. The 205mph top speed made for effective getaways if I screwed things up. |
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William Maner, Photographer
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Biloxi | MS | USA | Posted: 11:06 PM on 07.03.06 |
->> I rode mine around in the days after Hurricane Katrina hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast.. Fallen trees and washed out roadways made getting around in a car a tough proposition..
I could only cover so much ground walking. I ended up riding my old Bridgestone MB-2 around, carrying just my Canon EOS 3 and a 24-70 2.8 lens. I also had my old Sony DSC-S85 digicam with me.
It was exceptionally hot and humid right after the hurricane, so the bike was quite helpful. |
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Ed Pfueller, Photographer
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Columbia | MO | USA | Posted: 11:25 PM on 07.03.06 |
->> Juerg: Glad you liked the multimedia, thanks
PJ: I got the Topeak RX Trunk Bag DXP they are about $50 online I payed $75 at a bike shop.
I rode with 2 nikon bodies, a 17-55 and a 70-200 as well as repair supplies and rain gear that first day before I downsized because of the weight for the rest of the trip. The saddlebags are quite large and fold up easily. |
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Corey Perrine, Photographer
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Manchester | NH | USA | Posted: 12:36 PM on 07.04.06 |
| ->> I guess with soaring gas prices we'll be riding bikes and be videographers in the very near future. *double sigh* |
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Jon Thorpe, Photographer
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Mississauga(Toronto Area) | On | Canada | Posted: 6:20 PM on 07.04.06 |
->> Drerk - you know that I ride quite a bit. :) So its no suprise that I (on occasion) use my bike as a commuter to meet with certain clients. Although these clients are usually riders too.
My baby. http://www.jonthorpe.com/argon18.jpg
To help keep my environmental footprint to a minimal, I am buying a new Prius in the next week or so, and that will be my other 'green' mode of transporttion. It seems that clients really appreciate the effort one makes to make this world a slightly better place.
On top of the car.. my studio also uses ultra efficient LED lighting and CFL lighting. I figure my studio uses 1/10th the lighting energy of one that uses standard lighting. |
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Seh Suan Ngoh, Photographer
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Singapore | SG | Singapore | Posted: 1:43 AM on 07.05.06 |
->> Now, should we revive the older Who Are SS.com Cyclists thread?...
http://www.sportsshooter.com/message_display.html?tid=18256
Speaking of which, the previous week I delivered the photos to my local Sports School's contact whom I was passing photos from the students' golf and swim meets. The only thing that I forgot to factor in - high humidity means I had a bit of a "flavor" in the air, even though I prepped a towel to wipe myself down, but the jersey was still sweaty. Oops.
But thankfully, the staff I was dealing with were cool with it. |
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Jeremy Harmon, Photographer
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Salt Lake City | UT | USA | Posted: 2:29 PM on 07.07.06 |
| ->> Sometimes I ride my 1979 Vespa P-125X to assignments. Does that count? |
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Patrick Murphy-Racey, Photographer
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Powell | TN | USA | Posted: 10:35 AM on 07.11.06 |
->> I applaud your efforts to shoot off a bike... But I'm getting a little older and I like a little more go juice than my own legs can put out... Here is my 2 wheeled machine that I cover assignments on from time to time...
http://www.micapeak.com/bmw/gs/images/adv_a.jpg
I can get an invotronix power inverter in one bag, and Elinchrom mono-block in the other and then I zip-tie a light stand to the top lugs of the bag... In the top case is a 5D, 24-70, and the lens baby... What more do you need?
the only thing better than riding a motorcycle is riding a motorcycle and billing mileage! :) |
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Dave Amorde, Photographer
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Lake Forest | CA | USA | Posted: 12:10 PM on 07.11.06 |
| ->> Right on Patrick! If my tendonitis ever improves enough to let me ride again, that beemer will be at the top of my list. |
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