Comments on: Houston Roller Derby

By: Swine

Swine — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:01:19 +0000

Great work. Question for you. Is there a no flash policy? I shoot derby as well and both leagues I have shot for there was never such a policy. The girls have said they don’t even notice the flashes once they are in the zone.

I look forward to reading and seeing more.

By: joni

joni — Tue, 29 May 2007 17:58:31 +0000

playing ice hockey still rules.

a bunch of us hockey playing chix went out to support the roller derby gals during their debut last year…way to go, gals! and great shots, jay!

By: robb zipp

robb zipp — Fri, 25 May 2007 14:41:14 +0000

Greate shots! I’m so jealoius of your fancy camera. My pictures are mostly poop.

My new lady friend Rebecca shoots the Texas Roller GIrls in Austin. Perhaps you two could exchange some ideas?

By: laanba

laanba — Fri, 25 May 2007 11:11:59 +0000

I’ve thought about pulling some strings, to get some special access as well (seems we all know a derby girl somewhere), but I’m not ready technically to do it. I know the action shots would be a challenge. Your shots look great and I can’t wait to see more. I plan on going to the next bout so maybe I will see you there!

By: satyr

satyr — Fri, 25 May 2007 05:36:11 +0000

Nice, I’ve been meaning to do a roller derby shoot, but I’ve been scheduled for something else every time.
Next time you go say something before hand and I’ll see about going myself.
I’m not sure if the Tamron will work all that well but you never know. I find my Tamron a bit slow to focus and slightly soft (at f2.8) in similar types of shoots I’ve done. I usually end up with the primes or one the Canon USM zoom lenses which focus just a bit faster. I still love my Tamron but it’s weak for low light sports.

The stuff you are getting with 50mm is looking good though for what the lighting conditions are.