New York Fashion Week: Falling Into Place
With just 19 days left to go, my plan is officially in motion that now that my travel is officially booked for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
No, I have not got my official credentials as of yet but like I said before, I’m gonna make this happen one way or the other.
My friend Asia Willis of the NYLA Report joked that waiting for IMG to confirm press credentials is like waiting for a college acceptance letter & that nobody wants a reject letter. I responded by saying that waiting for IMG is like waiting to hear Maury say “You are NOT the father!!!”
Anyway, I’m still pretty nervous all as a newbie but I got even more nervous yesterday after running into fashion photographer Piper Carter who shared some great stories.
In addition to some fascinating stories from Piper’s experience as a Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week photographer with Vogue & various blogs, she gave me some great quick pointers & lens suggestions.
Looks like I need to pick up a Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 (rental of course) OUCH!!!
On a funny note, Piper asked me if I’d have an assistant while work. I told her no, she then looked at me with this wild look & did this funny body move & was like Hmmm, good luck on that…. Oh shit. After this season, Ill have personal knowledge & see how far I can go it alone.
In general, I will need to get my aggressive Detroiter skills in full effect just incase I have to check someone that TRIES to check me.
I hate having to be aggressive while working but you gotta do what you have to do to get the shot….
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Good Luck brother, I have faith in you. Love the poster with the type. Is that my new favorite type of yours or a different one. I really like the images on the type. Nice.
Think of someone you can recruit as an assistant real quick. A recent HS grad or something. You might have to wait in line for some stuff. Sony want that causing you to miss shots.
Mona – Yes it is that font. The super sexy Afrobeat font. 🙂
Morphowings – I will weigh my options over the next few days.Im stressing over it but its not making me sweat just yet.
Ony the strong survive, best to you and your “Detroiter skills”. : ) I know – like you said – one way or another this IS going to happen! Looking forward to stories about the experience.
Thx so much APJ! Im gonna make this happen & so excited!