PJRiley Posted February 20, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 20, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am currently setting up a pet photo business, in which I would travel to clients' locations rather than have a studio. I am wondering if the M6TTL I'm anxiously awaiting would lend itself to such work? I plan to specialize in dog portraits. Mary P.S. I'm a working photojournalist in my day job, shooting digital. The M6 is my first Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bill Posted February 20, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 20, 2008 Hi Mary, I don't see why not, and there is a long and honourable tradition of using Leicas for "environmental portraits" but I would raise the following points for your consideration: 1. You might want to consider more than one lens, say a 75 or 90 in addition to your 40. This will both give you better perspective, particularly with bigger dogs, and also give you a better working distance - this may be advantageous at times! 2. You might want to use flash; the good news is that the M6TTL can be used with Metz guns with the appropriate SCA adaptor (don't ask me what it is, I don't do flash) and with the SF20 or SF24. If you want to use any of the foregoing off camera, get a Nikon SC-17 cord - it has the same pin to pin configuration as the Leica guns. 3. In this digital age, are you sure you want to be using film for this...? I can think of two reasons in favour of digital - firstly you can proof on site, particularly with a laptop. Secondly you can show the raw shots immediately to your clients; you could increase the volume of your orders by doing so. Just some thoughts - none of the above would stop me! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJRiley Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted February 20, 2008 I have the digital gear to do the job, and would shoot it. But, I was thinking perhaps I could also do some terrific B&W's as well....dalmatians, harlequin Great Danes... I have a basset hound, so my first test shots will be on him, anyway - he doesn't move too quickly! Mary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joewehry Posted February 20, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 20, 2008 If you're doing it for a business, consider digital. It lends itself to easier (?!) manipulation for creating a final product, and depending on your business plan, could lead to better profitability. You have a business plan, right? Figure out a break even for digital and film and see what makes sense to you. Since you say you already have the digital equipment, take along the M series with b&W film for additional pictures you can offer clients. As you continue, you'll see what works best for you and your clients' needs and naturally progress towards film or digital or both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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