On Average, How Many Times Do You Photograph Per Week?

[DonSmith]

I just returned from a 23-day trip to Iceland to teach two back-to-back workshops with fellow Artisan Gary Hart. We were in the field for a total of 20 days photographing landscapes... how often do you get out with your camera and what is your favorite genre of photography?

 

[LensBrew]

Mine is unfortunately almost once a week. But I hope this will not last forever once the current life chapter is over.

I'm enjoying sports right now, and would love to keep shooting sports in the future. Travel photography is probably the most common between photographers and it is second on my list.

But back to the 23 days in Iceland. I need to add that workshop to my bucket list.

[Pola]

I love Iceland! Been there twice, but with my old canon I couldn't do nice pictures of northern lights, hopefully with new Sony camera I'll be able to picture them 🤗

I try to go out at least 2-3 times a week with my camera and do pictures of sunsets, landscape or wildlife, plus I do travel 3-4 times a year, so plenty of opportunities for nice pictures:) 

[ST]

Every day, I walk two-three hours around a beach and environmentally protected area here in southern BC Canada. 

In August I took up photography and I got an A7IV and 24-105 F4 and took them with me every day. Since I was just learning, I took a lot of pictures as I tried things I learned about in courses and online. Along the way, I picked up a PZ 16-35 F4 - mainly to do some video, but it's also been a lot of fun for landscapes. Recently I added a 70-200 F 2.8 GM II. Oh my, that was a revelation. It also got me aching to do some more wildlife photography, but I didn't have the reach I wanted with the 200 mm, and I felt I was missing shots.

Unfortunately, I'm pretty much at the weight limit for packing gear for two-three hours.  I want to get a 2x teleconverter for the 70-200 GM II. I've read several reviews that suggest I should get performance similar to the 100-400 GM.  Unfortunately, the teleconverters are hard to come by.

The other thing to try was a camera with a higher megapixel sensor. I considered the A7RV, but I wanted to try going for birds in flight and maybe some action photography. So the only thing left was the A1.

From today with the A1 and 70-200 F2.8 GM II (and some deep cropping).

" ... how often do you get out with your camera and what is your favorite genre of photography?"

Every day and I don't know about genre yet.

[Intangur]

I recently got back into photography again after a 12+ year hiatus (life threw many punches for a while).  I went with the Sony A7IV even though it is a bit out of my price range.  Honestly I feel like a new person.  I try to go out 2-3 days a week to shoot / film. then pretty much spend every waking minute, outside of my day job hours, editing all that footage, and wishing I could already be back out.  It is something that has kind of waken me back up to life again. 

I mostly do street photography at 14mm and 90mm, with some 360 degree panoramic stuff as well. But I also like to challenge myself by learning random photo techniques and going out to see what I can do.  

Honestly, if I didn't need to have an unrelated day job to afford bills, I would be happy just traveling the world taking photography by day and editing by night (or vise versa), every day. lol

[glb]

it is rare that I do not take pictures. favorite genre is anything I find of interest when I ride my bicycle

[CarolineJensen]

During flower season I am shooting multiple times per day! I often shoot both early morning and sunset as well as studio shots mid day.

[ST]

it is rare that I do not take pictures. favorite genre is anything I find of interest when I ride my bicycle

Hi, glb,

How do you carry your camera when riding your bicycle? How do you protect it?

[DonSmith]

Mine is unfortunately almost once a week. But I hope this will not last forever once the current life chapter is over.

I'm enjoying sports right now, and would love to keep shooting sports in the future. Travel photography is probably the most common between photographers and it is second on my list.

But back to the 23 days in Iceland. I need to add that workshop to my bucket list.

You are getting out more than a lot of shooters. Sports does take practice. I started as a sports photographer back before any type of AF, thus, I made it a point to practice nearly every day. Regardless of what you enjoy shooting, workshops can be a huge help as you will see how a professional approaches his/her craft.

[DonSmith]

I love Iceland! Been there twice, but with my old canon I couldn't do nice pictures of northern lights, hopefully with new Sony camera I'll be able to picture them 🤗

I try to go out at least 2-3 times a week with my camera and do pictures of sunsets, landscape or wildlife, plus I do travel 3-4 times a year, so plenty of opportunities for nice pictures:) 

2-3 times per week for landscape is awesome Pola. You don't mention which Sony you own but if you get fairly clean images at ISO 3200, you will do well at capturing northern lights. My favorite lens to use is the Sony 12-24mm f/2.8.

[DonSmith]

Every day, I walk two-three hours around a beach and environmentally protected area here in southern BC Canada. 

In August I took up photography and I got an A7IV and 24-105 F4 and took them with me every day. Since I was just learning, I took a lot of pictures as I tried things I learned about in courses and online. Along the way, I picked up a PZ 16-35 F4 - mainly to do some video, but it's also been a lot of fun for landscapes. Recently I added a 70-200 F 2.8 GM II. Oh my, that was a revelation. It also got me aching to do some more wildlife photography, but I didn't have the reach I wanted with the 200 mm, and I felt I was missing shots.

Unfortunately, I'm pretty much at the weight limit for packing gear for two-three hours.  I want to get a 2x teleconverter for the 70-200 GM II. I've read several reviews that suggest I should get performance similar to the 100-400 GM.  Unfortunately, the teleconverters are hard to come by.

The other thing to try was a camera with a higher megapixel sensor. I considered the A7RV, but I wanted to try going for birds in flight and maybe some action photography. So the only thing left was the A1.

From today with the A1 and 70-200 F2.8 GM II (and some deep cropping).

" ... how often do you get out with your camera and what is your favorite genre of photography?"

Every day and I don't know about genre yet.

Wow - every day for 2-3 hours is awesome ST. The best way to become a better shooter is to practice as much as possible. The a1 is the most incredible camera I have ever used and the AF is spot on. I do now own the a7RV and got to use it daily in Iceland - love that camera also! You have also got a great lens lineup IMO. The 16-35mm is a great lens for near/far landscapes. Remember to get really close to your foreground object!

[DonSmith]

I recently got back into photography again after a 12+ year hiatus (life threw many punches for a while).  I went with the Sony A7IV even though it is a bit out of my price range.  Honestly I feel like a new person.  I try to go out 2-3 days a week to shoot / film. then pretty much spend every waking minute, outside of my day job hours, editing all that footage, and wishing I could already be back out.  It is something that has kind of waken me back up to life again. 

I mostly do street photography at 14mm and 90mm, with some 360 degree panoramic stuff as well. But I also like to challenge myself by learning random photo techniques and going out to see what I can do.  

Honestly, if I didn't need to have an unrelated day job to afford bills, I would be happy just traveling the world taking photography by day and editing by night (or vise versa), every day. lol

I would say you are truly passionate about photography Intangur. I have been a pro most of my adult life and I can't get out every day as I still have to handle all the business needs that gobbles up a lot of time - so you are not alone. It is amazing where our cameras can lead us and what the act of creating can do for our soul. Keep it up and enjoy the journey!

[DonSmith]

it is rare that I do not take pictures. favorite genre is anything I find of interest when I ride my bicycle

I like your attitude glb. So many shooters put barriers around what interests them so just to be open to creating is a great way to be with a camera.

[DonSmith]

During flower season I am shooting multiple times per day! I often shoot both early morning and sunset as well as studio shots mid day.

We will be in flower season soon enough Caroline. I was out along the coast yesterday and spotted the first of springtime's wildflowers already starting to bloom here in California!

[ddown]

As a retired Pro try to shoot everyday.. Moving soon to Gulfport MS daily beach walks in store