Local Nova. If you would like to get together let me know. I can run some interference in Loudoun and PW. Trey is right, it really does not matter how you take the photos. Certainly there are perferred angles etc, but remember you are taking the pictures for your pleasure.
The career firefighters have a lot to do during the day and stopping to position apparatus is not always their top priority. They are not taught that in the Academy so as far as they are concerned is not important. You will find some who have a passion for the business and have no problem setting the rigs in position for photos. Be sure if they do that, that you e-mail a copy of the picture to them. I always stressed on my troops to get the "A" post into the sun as a start.
In August in Indianapolis at the IFBA conventions there will be some world class photographers who can help you in positioning the rigs and getting cooperation.
As I said reply back and I think I can make some time to get some decent shots in NOVA, but don't give up on the street shots. I have been shooting rigs for over 40 years and I prefer the un-posed pictures..
The career firefighters have a lot to do during the day and stopping to position apparatus is not always their top priority. They are not taught that in the Academy so as far as they are concerned is not important. You will find some who have a passion for the business and have no problem setting the rigs in position for photos. Be sure if they do that, that you e-mail a copy of the picture to them. I always stressed on my troops to get the "A" post into the sun as a start.
In August in Indianapolis at the IFBA conventions there will be some world class photographers who can help you in positioning the rigs and getting cooperation.
As I said reply back and I think I can make some time to get some decent shots in NOVA, but don't give up on the street shots. I have been shooting rigs for over 40 years and I prefer the un-posed pictures..
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