Photo Project: Need Subjects

[jcampbl]

I'm taking an Intro to Digital Photography class and I have a final photo project to do that I would like to somehow involve mountain biking. I just need to print 8-10 photos in the end following a narrative or theme and while I haven't finalized an idea yet I would like to attempt to capture the experience of a mountain biker.

I suspect if I can produce anything like the photos MTBill takes I would earn and A, but I'd prefer to take tons of shots at interesting angles.

Would anyone in San Diego be interested in being a subject for an hour or two sometime during this weekend, next week, or the following weekend? This would hopefully involve some actual mountain biking, but it would also involve a lot of going up or down the same segment of trail over and over or simply standing still.

Additionally, I will listen to any ideas that you guys might have to offer to me for a project. If I have learned one thing taking this class is that I have no artist vision.

EDIT: Bonus points for people with beautiful bikes.

[garys]

Why don't you go out to the races at southridge this weekend and take photos?

[jcampbl]

Originally Posted by garys

Why don't you go out to the races at southridge this weekend and take photos?

That wouldn't suffice for this project. I need to show that I've developed a relationship with the subject and take a million pictures of each scene. I can't get by with snapshots of riders going by.

[jeffj]

I would go for a variety of techniques in addition various compositions. Panning, assorted flash techniques, etc.

Race venues are a great place to take photos. Action, interesting personalities, emotion, drama, stories to be told.... full of opportunity with captive subjects.

[OffRoadie]

How much time do you have to do this? When is the project due? The more time you have, the more expansive you can make the project.

For example:
Go on the ride this Sunday @ LPQ. Take photos of the people on the ride showing:
Group comraderie
Cool sites you see
Awesome action shots

Go to a Tuesday Night Ride. Then you get what you have above, with the added difficulty of low light photography.

Then, showcase the "behind the scenes" work of MTBers.
Go here:
http://sdmba.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=30

Look at the events like the SDMBA monthly meeting and trail work. Ask if you can take pictures at the SDMBA meeting. Then go to the trail work events and take pictures of people working the trail.

It all just depends on what the story is that YOU want to tell, and fitting it into the constraints of your project.

I'd be willing to be a subject or help out in any other way if it fits in my schedule.

[sdyeti]

I can help you out next week and I live in SD!!

(plus, I'm kinda cute and my bike is sweet )

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

(plus, I'm kinda cute and my bike is sweet )

Agreed!
And you can ride!

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

I'm kinda cute and my bike is sweet )

You forgot modest.

[Burner]

Originally Posted by PacMan

You forgot modest.

and she's already got a ManBongGooey er something

[danophoto]

Many ways to tackle this. Here are a few ideas. Photos: of a rider working on his/her bike before the race/ride. Rider gearing up with pads. Mutiple photos on bike (wide shot-showing the mountain, tight shot-showing intensity of the rider's face.) Rider fixing a flat or getting up after a crash. Rider sitting on the ground with his bike as sweat poors down his face. Tight shot of a true mountain biker sippin' on a cold beer post-ride. Don't forget detail shots. And most of all have fun. Hope the photojournalism advice helps...

[RacinJason]

She is not only a rippin rider but one of the coolest people you will ever meet.

I cant wait to see the pictures.

Originally Posted by sdyeti

I can help you out next week and I live in SD!!

(plus, I'm kinda cute and my bike is sweet )

[DBD]

Originally Posted by jcampbl

... I need to show that I've developed a relationship with the subject and take a million pictures of each scene. . .

Originally Posted by sdyeti

I can help you out next week and I live in SD!!

(plus, I'm kinda cute and my bike is sweet )

Hmmmmmmm Maybe I should get my mind out of the gutter.

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by jcampbl

That wouldn't suffice for this project. I need to show that I've developed a relationship with the subject and take a million pictures of each scene. I can't get by with snapshots of riders going by.

What if you found a rider saturday during practice to re-run the same section over and over so you can get good shots at different angles?

[PacMan]

I'd like to request some poses:









And last but not least--

[GP_pilot]

Where's the "bad thanks" button when you need it.

[bighit8]

Originally Posted by PacMan

I'd like to request some poses:









And last but not least--

That Pacman is HILLARIE_US!

[jcampbl]

I'm having a busy day today and I don't have to respond to everyone. Thank you for all the advice though, I definitely like the ideas.

My TA didn't seem to like my ideas and for the sake of getting through the class easily I am going a different route this time around (I've learned photography isn't for me).

I will see you all on the trails soon and maybe I will bring my camera along anyway.

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by GP_pilot

Where's the "bad thanks" button when you need it.

You're so mean on the board. It's OK though. I know what a lovable little teddy bear you are in person.

[bighit8]

Originally Posted by jcampbl

I'm having a busy day today and I don't have to respond to everyone. Thank you for all the advice though, I definitely like the ideas.

My TA didn't seem to like my ideas and for the sake of getting through the class easily I am going a different route this time around (I've learned photography isn't for me).

I will see you all on the trails soon and maybe I will bring my camera along anyway.

Dont give up so easily. Beauty is in the eye of the guy behind the Camera.Nothing in life comes easy! So youre TA does not like the idea, but in the end He/She may change their mind by the quality and passion of youre work!