Shooting with Robert Evans!
August 22nd, 2007 | Published in Adobe, Lightroom, Photography | 11 Comments
Talk about once in a lifetime opportunities. Last weekend, my friend Robert Evans invited me to tag along as second-shooter to one of his weddings. For me initially it was both business and pleasure, but it ended up being more pleasure.
Having recently accepted a position with Adobe Systems as Sr. Product Marketing Manager for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, I have been spending many hours getting to know the software - and the workflows of the photographers who live by it. Robert is one of those photographers, and this opportunity was almost too perfect. How often does a guy get to tag along with one of Los Angeles’ premiere A-list celebrity photographers - and see his workflow from beginning to end? It was a fascinating experience.
Robert is an amazing photographer, he’s been shooting for over 18 years and has become “best friends” with light. By this I mean he can anticipate its every move. He’s a human light meter. You can spot a professional when they can glimpse at a scene and spout out an f/stop and shutter speed combination… this is what he did for the entire event, his camera was on manual the entire time. Who needs Canon’s 9-bazillion point metering system when you’ve got 18 years of experience behind you. Be sure to check out his blog to follow him around the globe.
Thanks for the opportunity Robert, you sir, rock.
note: all of the images in this post were shot by Robert Evans.
August 22nd, 2007 at 5:54 pm (#)
Wow! Yea! Robert Evans is amazing!
I prefer to switch your quote around though - “Who needs 18 years of experience now that we have Canon’s metering system.”
haha…j/k
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:14 pm (#)
Haha… good point DJ. I’m saving up my aluminum cans for a Mark III with that fantabulous metering system.
August 23rd, 2007 at 6:34 am (#)
Amazing opportunity! Robert is a great guy and terrific photographer…looks like he rubbed off on you a little
August 23rd, 2007 at 6:18 pm (#)
Very cool Frederick. Robert’s work is awesome…and your portfolio isn’t too shabby either.
August 24th, 2007 at 12:51 am (#)
Kick Ass. Way to go Frederick!
August 26th, 2007 at 4:53 pm (#)
Whoa… you rockstar you…
August 27th, 2007 at 11:26 pm (#)
Not a rockstar… more like a roadie on this one.
October 3rd, 2007 at 3:01 pm (#)
Congradulations on your position with adobe! Keep shootin! I’m a show contributor for studiolighting.net now… just type in “david griffin” or “prince of cheap” in the search box and you’ll find me! Once again… congrats!
October 15th, 2007 at 11:15 am (#)
How fun!! I love Robert too! Sounds like you had a blast!! And great shots!!!
November 29th, 2007 at 2:15 pm (#)
That is so awesome Fredrick! Looks like you got some gorgeous images yourself.
July 22nd, 2008 at 2:13 pm (#)
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