IRONMAN 08 Kailua Kona Hawaii | Canon sd870
When you think of your photography gear, what do you feel like is your most important piece of equipment? Your camera body? Your favorite lens?
How about YOUR body?
I’m suggesting that your body is the most important part of your photography equipment.
Your gear can be in tip top shape but if your body isn’t functioning you’re not taking pictures.
I didn’t post on Tuesday because I had thrown my back out. Sunday evening, I caught an elderly lady who fell at the Honolulu Airport. Because of my injury I have also had to postpone scheduling a family portrait session this week.
My friend Hannah Elaine photographed a wedding on crutches after spraining her ankle playing softball, but I don’t think she would say that that was an ideal situation.
Often times during a long day of shooting, you’ll have contorted your body into all kinds of strange positions trying to get amazing angles for your photos.
Are you taking care of your body as much as you are babying your camera body and lenses?
Do you have a story of a photo/injury combo? Share with us in the comments.
