hey /p/ Shooting a bridal shower in what may be a cramped basement

Not having at least one prime lens
Using popup flash since i didnt have a real one yet

Investing in speed lights was one of the best things I did for my photography and taught me lots about shooting manual

>>2773369
Having to poop.

Not trolling or joking.

Oh man, if it can go wrong, it probably has gone wrong.

One time, I got to my destination 3 hours late because I got to the gate for my flight on a regional jet, and they said the carry-on space was full and I'd either have to check my camera bag or wait for the next plane. I waited for the next plane, because showing up late is better than showing up without working gear.

Another time, I was shooting a 3-day event at Laguna Seca, and had to drive to San Jose and back (2+ hours each way) on the first day after realizing that the 500mm I'd rented wasn't working right and so I had to swap it for another one at the rental place. (Thank fuck Borrowlenses was within driving distance and I wasn't out on the other end of the country.)

I once had a real scare when my main camera's AF went crazy during an event. I freaked out for a few minutes and then realized that a big ball of lint had somehow ended up on the AF sensor, and a quick blast with a blower fixed it right up.

I've done stupid shit too, like forgetting my laptop at home before a week-long event and having to go buy a cheap netbook to back my photos up through. (I remembered my external drive but not my computer itself.)

I've had editors fuck up and not get me a pass, or get me the wrong kind of pass. (IE a press pass but not a photog pass.) Fortunately the press people at most of the venues I cover know me well enough that they're usually able to work things out for me.

Oh, how about corrupted cards? I've only had it happen during real shoots a couple of times, and fortunately recovery software saved my ass. I won't touch a camera without dual card slots anymore.

>>2773369
get drunk and take 10 mg of xanax, use disposable camera

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>>2773369
I've always loved this pic and it makes me sad that I'll probably never snap a guy with an uzi after an assassination attempt. And if I do get the chance I'll probably leave my lens cap on or still have my camera set up for night-sky photography.

20 sec exposure
ISO 3200
f2.8
manual focus infinity
2 second timer on shutter

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>>2776353
i know this feel too well