Get Out The Vote
Getting out the vote with New Era Colorado at University of Colorado at Boulder. @NewEraColorado #election2016.
A little insight into the preparation required to Get out the Vote at University of Colorado and some tips on photographing the event. I believe the key to event / candid / street photography is the percentage of "perfect" shots you can capture. Many moments happen once and are gone forever... On this topic, practice makes perfect.
My kit: Nikon D800, Nikon D700 backup (did not use), Nikkor 35-70mm 2.8D, Nikkor 50mm 1.4D, Nikkor 85mm 1.8D, Sigma 15mm 2.8 fisheye, Nikon SB-800 and SB-900 speedlights (did not use), all natural light.
Preparation for the big day at New Era Boulder Headquarters...

Phone Banking
Nikon D800, Nikkor 35-70mm 2.8D @ 35mm f/2.8 1/60s 800 ISO

Phone Banking
Nikon D800, Nikkor 35-70mm 2.8D @ 58mm f/2.8 1/60s 800 ISO

Making Calls...
Nikon D800, Nikkor 35-70mm 2.8D @ 58mm f/2.8 1/250s 100 ISO

Calling on all carts!
Nikon D800, Nikkor 35-70mm 2.8D @ 58mm f/2.8 1/320s 100 ISO

A portrait of happiness
Nikon D800, Nikkor 35-70mm 2.8D @ 58mm f/2.8 1/250s 100 ISO

More calls on carts
Nikon D800, Nikkor 35-70mm 2.8D @ 58mm f/2.8 1/250s 100 ISO

The final push
Nikon D800, Nikkor 35-70mm 2.8D @ 58mm f/2.8 1/250s 100 ISO

Happy!
Nikon D800, Nikkor 35-70mm 2.8D @ 58mm f/2.8 1/250s 100 ISO
The Day of the event - University of Colorado Election Day.
I wanted to get candid photos of people at the event, so, I brought my Nikon D800, 50mm 1.4, 35-70 2.8 and 85mm 1.8 lenses. I also brought along my Sigma 15mm 2.8 fisheye lens.


























































































