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Photographer’s nerves put to the test during photo shoot with Governor

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Jimmie Breedlove
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February 27, 2014
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Commerative Coins of various significance
Commerative Coins of various significance (Jimmie Breedlove)

I was assigned in my business photography class to photograph something that I had never photographed before with something that I’ve never photographed with. I said that I would “go big or go home,” and thought the Governor of Utah, Gary Herbert, was the biggest head honcho in Utah and that I should photograph him.

My visit with Gov. Herbert was quite nerve racking, as it was my first time meeting someone of importance for a photo shoot.

When I first arrived at the Capitol, I was led into the governor’s main office to set up for my shoot. There I was, in the office, all alone with only minutes to set up. I opened my bag, brought out my camera and made sure everything was in order – my tripod, the lighting and setting on my Canon Speedlite flash.

I took a couple practice photographs of the office and patiently waited for the governor.

The executive assistant then came in and asked if I was ready, or if I needed more time.

“I guess I’m going to have to be – it’s the governor,” I said.

Gov. Herbert came in and introduced himself. I thanked him for meeting with me and told him the objective of my class exercise, then showed him the new lens I was using.

He asked where I would like him to stand, and I gave directions for him to look out the window.

When he turned toward me, I grabbed another shot and then had him reminisce about what has happens in a governor’s office, as I took more photos.

Because I was nervous, I spent more time listening to him than focusing on the shoot, and ended up not taking as many photos as I would have liked. I did get some photos of him as we looked around the office, but I was still nervous.

I forgot to put my camera on a fast shutter release, which would have allowed me to take as many photos of the governor as I could. I also forgot to ask him some questions I had written down.

This unique visit was a good opportunity for me, as a photographer. Next time, I will be even more prepared for photographing high profile people.

@greenbayjimi75

 

The Governor Gary Herbert
The Governor Gary Herbert (Jimmie Breedlove)
Governor showing his MLS Championship ring given the him by Salt Lake Reals Soccer Team after thier win in 2009
Governor showing his MLS Championship ring given the him by Salt Lake Reals Soccer Team after thier win in 2009. (Jimmie Breedlove)
The tennis racket he played with against Andre Agassi-Autographed
The tennis racket he played with against Andre Agassi-Autographed (Jimmie Breedlove)
Most favorite item- Reminds him of his dad.
Most favorite item- Reminds him of his dad. (Jimmie Breedlove)
Commerative Coins of various significance
Commerative Coins of various significance (Jimmie Breedlove)
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