My job is so kewl! - DPChallenge Forums

08/22/2004 11:54:44 AM · #1

I have to go on a mission in about 20 minutes. I am a photographer/videographer for the U.S. military stationed in Germany.

I get to go out with a camera and film soldiers training. They train on tanks, helicopters, city training, etc. This job is an experience I can never reproduce.

I LOVE IT!!

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

08/22/2004 12:14:16 PM · #2

and you get to use 'live' ammo ;}

Chiqui

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

08/22/2004 12:15:03 PM · #3

Hey, I'm stationed in Italy. I'm a Corpsman.

June

dustin03

Canon EOS-20D

08/22/2004 12:17:39 PM · #4

"It's not just a job, it's adventure" US Navy slogan. I was in the US Navy and wanted THAT job...However, to many photograghers at that time...had to settle for cleaning bathrooms...:)

Hey, have fun and be careful out there....Glad to see that others enjoy what they do!

08/22/2004 12:18:16 PM · #5

It depends on the mission, but sometimes they use live ammo to train.

dustin03

Canon EOS-20D

08/22/2004 12:19:13 PM · #6

Originally posted by soup:

and you get to use 'live' ammo ;}

How about, get to use "live" FILM! :)

08/22/2004 12:22:16 PM · #7

Originally posted by dustin03:

Originally posted by soup:
and you get to use 'live' ammo ;}

How about, get to use "live" FILM! :)

Live FILM is too dangerous!! I don't think I'd ever feel safe using it!

Ok, I got to go. It's time for my mission! I can't wait to find out what I'm filming tonight. It's always a suprise.

Message edited by author 2004-08-22 17:01:47.

08/22/2004 12:23:47 PM · #8

I just got back from my mission. It is about 11pm here in Germany and the mission was one of the best ones I have shot.
I won't tell you what I shot, but the name of the mission was Night Raid.

Message edited by author 2004-08-22 17:01:22.

pique_moi

Nikon D1H

08/22/2004 05:04:07 PM · #9

The army is not Kewl. I would never join!

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

08/22/2004 07:21:53 PM · #10

when is the film going to be released>?

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

08/22/2004 10:00:18 PM · #11

great loki! it's amazing when you are in a job you love.... makes it so worthwhile, and you can never stop saying "they are paying me for this! alright!" :)

kiwiness

Canon Canon 1d x Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM

08/23/2004 08:09:01 AM · #12

What part of Germany are you in?

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/23/2004 08:11:50 AM · #13

I'm stationed at Hohenfels. That is in Bavaria, Germany about an hour and a half from Munich.

colda

Nikon D800

08/23/2004 08:40:47 AM · #14

Jump on a train to Basel when you have some time off - I'll buy you a beer and show you the sights :)

kiwiness

Canon Canon 1d x Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM

08/23/2004 08:42:32 AM · #15

Originally posted by Loki:

I'm stationed at Hohenfels. That is in Bavaria, Germany about an hour and a half from Munich.

That's about a 6 or 7 hour drive from here. A bit too far for a beer :)

colda

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/23/2004 08:44:39 AM · #16

kiwiness, I'd swap you a grill, plenty beer and a sofa for the night in return for some photography tips :)

kiwiness

Canon Canon 1d x Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM

08/23/2004 08:48:40 AM · #17

Originally posted by colda:

kiwiness, I'd swap you a grill, plenty beer and a sofa for the night in return for some photography tips :)

Throw in some dancing girls for entertainment and your on :))

colda

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/23/2004 08:52:43 AM · #18

I'll have talk nicely to my wife :)

Though I fear that she will only laugh at me, like she has done when she has beaten me in every dpc challenge so far :)

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

08/23/2004 10:37:39 AM · #19

Originally posted by colda:

Jump on a train to Basel when you have some time off - I'll buy you a beer and show you the sights :)

That sounds like a lot of fun! I've always wanted to visit there! I don't know when will be my next four day weekend, but as soon as I get one I'll be jumping on that train.

aKiwi

Canon EOS-7D

08/23/2004 11:37:46 AM · #20

I checked on the internet

Schnellste Route
Start: Hohenfels Startpunkt
Ziel: Olching Zielpunkt
Länge: 172.600 km Zeit: 1 h 43 min

Not too far from where I live.
If you are heading towards Munich, drop me a line.

Sounds like a fun job.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

08/23/2004 12:01:03 PM · #21

Originally posted by aKiwi:

If you are heading towards Munich, drop me a line.

Now Munich is not far from me at all. I could go there on a normal two day weekend.

jimmyn4

Canon EOS-7D

08/23/2004 06:39:55 PM · #22

So are you a 25V or 46R or 46Q? I take it your a 25V cause you didn't mention anything about writing stories. I was a 46R(Broadcast Journalist) and just got out of the military. Anyways, that job is pretty cool cause you get a chance to see what the military does as a whole instead of sitting in a tank your entire career. Plus, I'll soon be using it as a civilian. Have fun and stay safe.