President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama made a historic visit to New York City last week and they made quite a stir. As usual, President Obama was stately and well dressed. Michelle Obama was classy as usual.
Yours truly was nowhere near the President. I don't have the credentials that I need to find myself in presidential environs...yet. Perhaps, one day.
While I don't have credentials, I do have the skills. I've photographed many events where I set my DSLR to RAW and even JPG, set my exposure manually, and set my Speedlight two stops under and walked away with gorgeous photographs. Since the skills are transferreble, I know that I could make a great movie of an event like the Obama's trip to New York City.
More specifically, I could make a great movie of the first couple having a tender moment, like their dinner date. President Obama and his wife made a stop at the Blue Hill restaurant, an eatery in Greenwich Village, for such a date. Patrons were not allowed to take any pictures, but if I were there and had the opportunity (read: permission) to film, I know what I would have done. I would have focussed on tighter shots: very close crops.
Both Barack and Michelle are visually attractive, so I would capitalize on that. I'd get lots of smiles and capture the eyes. I'd look for three quarter shots. I'd look for engaging expressions. I'd get a few tender shots where their hands are close to each other. Holding drinks. Touching utensils.
Of course, I'd get the obligatory shots where they wave at the crowd, but those shots would only pepper the footage while I concentrate on the tight shots. I'd edit it all down in Final Cut and post it to my YouTube channel.
If the opportunity presents itself, I'll be ready. In the meantime, I'll be filming more accessible subjects.
Blessings,
Scott Hampton
Monday, June 1, 2009
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