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Pictured is my main camera body - Canon EOS R7.
It is an Action-oriented Semi-professional Grade Camera, suitable for anything from football to wildlife and beyond.
The lens attached to it is the RF 70-200mm, the f/4 version.
A near-perfect comprise between size and weight VS specifications for great image quality, the lens is suitable for sports and more. Given the sensor size of the camera body, this setup (and its lens) provides further zoomed-in images than when used with full-frame cameras. (In technical terms, the crop factor allows for telephoto shooting with greater practical reach)
UPDATED AS AT JULY 2024:
I now use an f/2.8 version of this lens to go with my EOS R7, which allows for better noise control and subject separation in the form of blurry out-focusing (bokeh), in the final images.
I am using it in conjunction with a Manfrotto Monopod.
This facilitates stable photo and video shooting, all whilst allowing for prolonged shooting sessions.
I also own a second Camera body, which can be used for taking photos of celebrations for goals and more.
Canon EOS 850D
In addition, here is the full list of the lenses I own:
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Canon EF85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS I
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x (speedbooster)
Here are other accessories I use, for the ideal setup:
1. Lens hoods for most lenses owned to minimize flare in images + for protection of the system
2. Sennheiser MKE400 external Microphone for when extensive videography is requested by the client(s)
3. GoPro Hero 11 Black (Action Camera) for the above-mentioned case
4. Spare LP-E6NH batteries X4
5. Numerous SD Cards, including 2 suitable for Video Recording from Sandisk and 1 suitable for burst photo shooting from Kingston
6. SmallRig Black Mamba Cage for the camera body, ensuring i can attach any video accessories that i may use, in a secure fashion
Here are other accessories indirectly related to my Sports Photography Coverage(s):
1. Canon Selphy Cp1500 Printer For printing of small photo(s)
2. Zhiyun Smooth Q2 mobile Gimbal for convenient video coverage off-the-pitch/court
3. Two tripods for stationary shooting
4. Two Studio Microphones for interview videos and more
Clients & Organisations - Experience (SPORTS ONLY)
[Yishun FC - Photographer & Videographer]
[NUS Student Union Videography & Photography Committee - Publicity Director]
[The Photographic Society of NUS - Publicity Director]
[NUS Recreational Football - Publicity Director]
[NUS Korean Football - Media and Publicity Director]
[Singapore Malayalee Association - Photographer for Badminton Tournament]
[Tanjong Pagar Youth Network - Volunteer Photographer]
[NUS Jump rope - Volunteer Photographer]
[NUS Boxing - Volunteer Photographer]
[Individuals]
Artistic Style (SPORTS)
I try my best to accommodate the preferences of my clients. For clients without explicit preferences, these are the preferred styles personally and usually:
- Wide-angle Shots for warm-up & pre-match group photos and venue photos
- Zoomed in with my telephoto lens(es) to have the subject(s) fill the image
- Blurry background, known as bokeh to isolate the subject(s)
- Vibrant, yet not over-saturated colours to bring life into the images
- Vignetting towards the edges to help better draw attention to the subject(s)
- Noise Reduction done in moderation so that the images still retain detail, while being clean and free of noise
Business Style (SPORTS)
Again, these are the preferred styles personally and usually:
Please note that all these are negotiable in the writing of our contract.
- Very few restrictions on what the client can do with the images and Videos, but I appreciate it when the client does not attempt colour edits and image adjustments by themselves. This is because it can quickly deteriorate the quality of the deliverables. Therefore, I often encourage them to ask me to edit to align with their desired artistic vision instead
- I also appreciate it very much when my client allows me to include the images in my portfolio - the page that you're viewing and browsing right now!
- Delivery is usually done with Google Drive, and very quickly at that (usually within 12 hours). Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, especially in this regard.
- Payment is ideally done within 24 hours of delivery, in the form of PayNow Transfers.
- My standard rates are $120/hr for Football, but as is the case with all other items in this list, they're negotiable. This includes Photography, Videography and Post-production. The Quantity can vary, but rest assured they are more than enough, all of exceptional quality (usually 30+ edited images and 30+ video clips, or a balancing act between the two to suit the needs of the clients)
