Comments on: Sunset Shoot in Maui

By: The Photo Enthusiast » Photographer of the Week - Joe McNally/The Moment it Clicks

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:26:06 +0000

[...] Check out Joe McNally’s Nikon web site that includes a short video on the “Making” of the stories from The Moment it Clicks. The video highlights some of Joe’s instruction at DLWS. You can also see what Joe has in his camera bag.Â If anyone knows Joe’s mailing address – please let me knowÂ - I would love to send him a copy of Simon Peg’s “Spaced” DVD for his camera bag! Check out Joe McNally with Scott Kelby in Hawaii doing a fantastic sunset shoot – check it out here. [...]

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:46:15 +0000

Aloha Scott:

As another pro on Maui & friend of Randy Jay Braun’s I have to say you captured the “mana” (the life force) of Maui in these images. Randy has brought the beauty of Maui & hula to the world through his books & images. Even in the midst of the worst storm in 20 yrs on Maui Randy was able to orchestrate an amazing session for you. You did a wonderful at capturing your own Maui magic.
Even though the beaches of Maui are our studios & offices, I hope these fantastic images inspire other shooters to find the “mana” in their own backyards & create images as beautiful as yours & Randy’s.
a hui hou, malama pono (until next time, take care of yourselves), Stephen

By: Theis Poulsen

Theis Poulsen — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:20:24 +0000

Hey Scott,

Some nice shots you got here. You gotta love Joe his just brilliant I have had the luxury attending a class with him ones when he was in Denmark.

Not often we get the chance to look over the shoulder of such a great guy and as you say, one can only learn loads.

I am a Canon shooter just got the new 1dsm3 and to everyone out there, you can learn alot even though you are on another system.

Its the ideas and ways to go about it that does it not the stuff you use for shooting.

By: Randy Jay Braun

Randy Jay Braun — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:59:59 +0000

Hey Scott,
Oddly enough, I had a very nice carbon-fiber, ball-head tripod, AND a mono-pod sitting in the back of my car a few feet away from where we were shooting on the beach! I have become a minimalist over the years and try not to haul a ton of gear. But I am ALWAYS prepared.

Funny, but it never crossed my mind to use a tripod. I was actually trying to figure out how to add a bit of blur, or motion into those particular images. I wasn’t sure if the cameras were able to “drag” the shutter as the dancer moved a bit. That might have been a nice variation to add “motion”. I think the second posted image is stunning and should find it’s way into your seminar samples.

As I worked with you, and Annie and Joe, I made two important observations:
1) You all are STILL in the process of trying to learn more about photography, even though you are at the top of your profession.
2) You all are tenacious — not about to settle for a good image as long as there is enough light to try again for a better one. (And we were there until a flashlight was necessary!)

The weather on Maui that week was the worst I had seen in 20 years.
It is amazing that we all came together and got some fun shooting in, between the bolts of lightning.

You guys are welcome in my home again next time you visit this paradise!
A hui hou kakou!
~randy

By: Jack Miller

Jack Miller — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:27:07 +0000

So, when I opened up your blog and saw the second shot in the series, I immediately thought of one of Joe McNally’s great shots. It is a man with some sort of fire baton, the last in the “commercial” section of his portfolio. The lighting was just so Joe. Then, I scroll down your blog and I see that Joe was, in fact, on the shoot! Having spent a week under Joe’s watchful eye out at the Santa Fe School, I know that shooting in his style is no easy feat even with the master right there. But, when you get it right, WOW. Great shot. Congrats.

By: Stephen J. Zeller

Stephen J. Zeller — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:13:57 +0000

Scott,

Great work! I have really enjoyed learning through your books, blog, NAPP, and more. Your 7-Point System is superb and I am anxiously awaiting Vol. 2 of The Digital Photography Book! Thank you again for your inspiring all of us!

Happy Holidays,

Stephen

By: Thomas Thiger

Thomas Thiger — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:01:29 +0000

Great photos! Like the 3rd most!
Thomas.

By: Bob DeChiara

Bob DeChiara — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:04:30 +0000

Great stuff as usual!! Never a disappointment.

Looking forward to the release of your new book (digital photography 2)!!

-BD

By: Todd Nordquist

Todd Nordquist — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:46:15 +0000

Joe McNally as your VAL? Not too shabby, I’d say!

By: Carlo M

Carlo M — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:37:55 +0000

Hey Scott, great shots! What a lucky man you are to have these amazing opportunities, but then again, it’s not luck, it’s something you’ve worked very hard over many years to achieve so congrats!!!

I have a quick question that will hopefully get answered.
How would you measure the D300 Vs. D2Xs?
The reason I ask is because of the investment, how much more quality they put in the D300 for the same price as it’s predecessor.

Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge. A true teacher…
Best Wishes,
Carlo M

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:15:06 +0000

Nice photos Scott. How cool is that… you get to be in a photo shoot with Joe McNally!

By: Glyn Dewis

Glyn Dewis — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:22:59 +0000

HI Scott,

FANTASTIC PHOTOS!!!!! Just love the colours and the composition … really great stuff.

Can’t wait for the volume 2 of you digital photography book )
Keep it coming mate cos this is really inspiring stuff!!!!!

All the best to to you and yours,
Glyn