Just stumbled on this image of yours truly working for an advertising photo down at Smith Rocks, OR a few years back. I don’t do a ton of climbing photography – it’s pretty damn specialized – but when I get to, it reminds me a whole lot of why i like to climb. It really focuses your attention on the task at hand. While the handful of support crew who help make these shoots possible are a real blessing, my biggest appreciation during work like this goes to the athletes. Every safety measure is taken, but they certainly put themselves at risk to get the shot – often needing to make the same move a half dozen times to get it just right. #respect.
My biggest challenge in this case is multi-tasking while in position. I’ve gotta be communicating with the athlete, communicating with the crew, etc, and being my own assistant at the same time as focusing on the shot.
Happy friday – and happy to answer any questions below.
Hi Chase,
I’ve been really trying hard to become a climbing and adventure sports photographer. I shoot regularly and get good feedback from my blog. I have also shot photos for a kayaking companies new range. My problem is I have no idea how to get companies to let me shoot for them. I have a contact with a small outdoor clothing brand and I have offered to do a shoot on location for them for their 2015 line for no charge. This would boost my portfolio and give them photos which they otherwise have no budget for.
I could really do with a little advice.
By the way love the climbing photos. I had no idea you shot climbers.
Pete
Hi Chase,
Who is the climber in this shot?
Thanks for your great thoughts. And photos, that is 🙂 I’m just about to listen to your appearance at Tim Ferriss Show podcast, so fingers crossed for an additional bundle of universal knowledge.
My question is: how in your eyes is marketing an art (photos, music, books) different from marketing, well, “non-fiction” (courses, n/f books, services). I always like to find these new lenses that allow me to look at old things with new perspective.
Big fan from Poland!,
AT
I want to see the shot you got from this. Thanks for sharing your crazy life.
That looks like Heinous Cling (at Smith)… remember what route you were shooting?