Comments on: 8 Things to Bring on a Photowalk

By: Anita

Anita — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:48:58 +0000

I LOVE the idea of a weekly photowalk challenge – much more achievable for me than the 365 idea. Since buying my first DSLR a month or so ago, I probably have been doing a shooting session around once a week, but think I will make it more systematic thanks to your article.

Thanks for the prompt and all the tips.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:47:59 +0000

Reading this inspired me to do my own Photowalk at the weekend. The weather had turned from wet, windy and miserably to cold, sunny and crisp with blue skies so it was an opportunity to get the circular polariser out for the first time and work on composition and all the other great stuff I’ve learned from DPS. Here are my results….

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marklandon/sets/72157622956964952/

By: dana

dana — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:41:48 +0000

I have mixed feelings about the other people non-photographers – I´ve done it and enjoyed it some of the time but it distracts me from the mood / objects I want to capture. Some people may not be patienly enough and want to be entertained.
Want I want to say is this might not work with all people – take the ones with you who will not be mad when you´re into a picture for some minutes and don´t want to talk all the time.
I had very good experiences with other photographers – because they know what it´s like when creating pictures. If we share afterwards the pictures we taken on the walk we are all very suprised everybody´s got another view of the same location.

By: Shane

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By: george

george — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:36:29 +0000

an iphone (or any cellphone) will readily serve in place of the pen and notebook for whatever notes you would take. anyway, i’m you would be bringing one along. a gps app in the iphone can also come handy. a ready business card is a good idea and not only during photo walks.

By: Lovell D'souza

Lovell D'souza — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:56:23 +0000

Nice tips!! Thanks!
Photowalk here I come!

By: Rob Spendlove

Rob Spendlove — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:22:40 +0000

About the slingshot bags… with a little bit of reative sewing, you can add another strap to this bag for the left shoulder that attaches to either the existing strap in the front or to the lower right of the bag. It’s also not too hard to add a waist strap to it that can be removed almost completely. Sure, it is a bit ugly, but who cares?

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:30:03 +0000

Since the majority of my photowalks take place during daylight hours, I have found one of the collapsable reflectors to be a great addition to my gear bag. It can be used to direct light or provide shade, as needed. They also weigh next to nothing, while packing away into a relatively small space. I use a mono-pod/walking stick as a tripod, but also carry a bean-bag for more stationary shots.

By: Jack Fussell

Jack Fussell — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:24:52 +0000

great list…looking forward to doing my own photowalks next year.

By: jforestphotos

jforestphotos — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:54:40 +0000

Great article! I am planning on posting a photo a day for 365 days next year, and I think the idea of one big photowalk per week will help me immensely. Living in Boston should give me plenty of options when it comes to subject matter! I’ll also have a newborn baby in Feb. that will be competing for my time, so I’ll have to work around that.

My favorite advice from this is number 7) Other People! I have gone on walks with non-photographers before and I do agree, it’s much more entertaining to have someone to chat with along the way. (good company never hurts!)

I’m looking forward to more articles!