Any ideas for shooting a politician...WITH a camera!

[joback]

Good point, Keith.Everyone has their own favorite style. Speaking only for myself,I can see unacceptable perspective warpingusinga 50mm lens. If the purpose isdo a flatteringportrait of someone, I wouldn't go less than 70mm on a full-frame.Another advantage ofgoing long in a public situation is that the politician needs to be the center of attention. If you're using a short lens, you have to get too close to get the shot. In other words,you become too intrusive. It's not your place to be part of the action--you're just there to documentit. When shooting at a public venue, go long-ish and stay out of the way. If there are other photographers on scene, they'll thank you fornot blockingtheir shots.

[Victor Pelino]

Thanks guys. I appreciate it. I'll probably be using my 24-105mm f4 and a 70-200mm f2.8 on a 50D. For really wide angle all I have is the ef-s 17-85mm which I'll have with me too. Seems likely I'll be shooting around a courthouse (exterior) and some other locations of that nature. In July I'll be shooting indoors around the public/media for his official announcement.

[cian3307]

Make sure they are not in front of a mirror. Politicians have no reflection and the image will not look real. Be sure not to wear a cross because this will cause them to put their arm in front of their face to block the view (they can not stand the sight)and will ruin the shot.


JeffersonPoster
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Jefferson, you forgot to mention that red-eye needs to be avoided at all costs. Like many nocturnal predators, politicians eye's light up green under direct flash and red-eye removal software will not work!