Quote Originally Posted by joback


<span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;"]Keith B has it fairly well, but I don't like to usewide angles. Politicians are usually very camera-aware, which can show up in your shots (looking artificial, stiff, &amp;/or shiftier than usual). If you want to catch a candid shot, it's better to use something slightly long (sans flash). Stand back a little, then frame and/or crop tight for that sense of intimacy. Take a lot of shots (burst mode helps).



Thanks. Wides are my style. I love to shoot with my 16-35 and my 24 1.4 in really difficult light situations. I don't disagree with the tele shooting either. If you don't normally shoot with wides, composition can be tough.


As far as charging; Since it location stuff I'd say just put an hourly amount to it. Maybe do $2X for first hour and then $X after that to make sure it is worth your while if it is only and hour of work. I think you need to decide what value X is. I think it has a lot to do with you expertise and geographical location.