Protect the Camera GearMonday, March 28th, 2011
This past Saturday I went down to the Holi Festival of Color in Spanish Fork – and I went with a camera. I live by the Boy Scout motto of “Be Prepared” – I am an Eagle Scout after all.
I knew the festival was going to be a fun yet potentially hazardous place for any kind of electronic or photographic equipment. And I don’t like to take chances. I like to be prepared. I have rain gear for my cameras, I have back up gear, and I try to anticipate challenging situations.
For this event I protected the camera from the dusting using a plastic rain bag designed to protect cameras from rain. This was secured with tape, rubber bands, and a UV filter. And it worked great! No dust in the camera or on the camera.
dav.d at the Holi Festival of Color
This preparation applies to any type of photography assignment. Weddings at the beach, or weddings in the snow. Be prepared and think ahead. Always have a back up plan. I had another two cameras in the trunk of my car – along with more rain protectors, tape, and rubber bands.
As for me? I brought a spare set of clothing, wet wipes, bath towels for the seats of the car. I was prepared. Yay scouting!
And this photograph was taken by fellow photographer Jeff McGrath. We carpooled down to the temple from Salt Lake. It is always fun to photograph with other photographers.
If you want to see some of the photographs from the event you can see them on my SmugMug site.
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