How do you remember your workflow?

[GeoffWessex]

Blimey! Yes, I thought I was being ironic. I just thought I'd throw that lot in (for your amusement) because, in reality, every photographer does actually do (most of) those things. Luckily, most of them happen automatically...... unless you're a "product photographer" working in a studio, where a couple of decent shots per day (with ludicrously expensive equipment and a couple of assistants) can make you very successful.

The original question, though, was really, "How do we remember all the steps, particularly in IR photography?" I can only suggest either writing it all down (and maybe keeping it stuck to your tripod) or trying to remember it all.

[jinky]

OK, so the implication here is that actually I'm simply stupid and shouldn't be left in charge of a camera?

No I don`t understand where that was implied either. If a check list works for you then keep to it. I don`t see IR photography as different from other stuff like working with 10 stop filters etc - you just get to know your own system for working and it becomes intuitive. Re: IR photography I`ve got a really lazy system. I use my old Sony F717 in night mode with an IR filter on the front and can shoot hand held at 1/60th second so it`s easier than any other photography I do because the kit is really built for it. That said I have not used it in 18 months so thanks for highlightin g it and when the conditions are right I`ll give it a go again.
No offence intended to OP.

[Stormsong]

If it moves, shoot it; if it doesn't, take your time and compose the shot! That's the mantra I use.

Regards,
Denise

PS: By shoot I obviously mean with a camera . . .

[karenoliver]

Originally Posted by Stormsong

If it moves, shoot it; if it doesn't, take your time and compose the shot! That's the mantra I use.

Regards,
Denise

PS: By shoot I obviously mean with a camera . . .

Same for me really. I felt a bit guilty that I didn't have a work flow! :-) I just set my camera to manual and photograph what ever feels right really. I don't have any set patterns or things that I do beforehand.

Karen

[OldBoy]

Originally Posted by karenoliver

Same for me really. I felt a bit guilty that I didn't have a work flow! :-) I just set my camera to manual and photograph what ever feels right really. I don't have any set patterns or things that I do beforehand.

Karen

Yes, but you do have a workflow. You take camera out of bag, remove the lens cap, afix the hood, switch camera on, decide wether to set manual mode or program mode, look around to see the best position for the shot, choose ISO, Apeture, speed, decide what aspect you wish to capture and the take the picture. That's workflow.

[KeithT]

As I said in my post way above, Cathus.... Post # 3. The only time you should need a check list is if you are unfamiliar with a certain piece of equipment or way of doing things. That check list is usually iin your head and may be used a couple of times until you are used to it.

[karenoliver]

Originally Posted by OldBoy

Yes, but you do have a workflow. You take camera out of bag, remove the lens cap, afix the hood, switch camera on, decide wether to set manual mode or program mode, look around to see the best position for the shot, choose ISO, Apeture, speed, decide what aspect you wish to capture and the take the picture. That's workflow.

Maybe I do have one then :-) That means I am real photographer after all then lol ;-)

Karen