Tips, Ideas, Suggestions Welome!

[casil403]

A friend is taking me to his old family's farm this weekend where he grew up as a child to do a photo shoot at my request. It's about 2+ hours north of the city and I want to totally do the farm justice in the images as he would like to be able to give them as gifts to his mother and sister this Christmas if possible/if they turn out (especially meaningful since his father passed away this past year). He is especailly interested in getting shots of his father's old '48 Ford.

Anybody have any tips/ideas on how to do this as best as possible for him?
I guess I feel especially nervous because it's for a friend who matters and it's meaningful! I just want to do a really good job!
HELP!

[hodaka]

I would say to just be prepared. Be prepared for bad weather, poor lighting, etc. Make sure everything is charged, cleaned, and ready to go. Shoot as many angles as you can of things, fill up your cards! Remember, some people like a honest, clean photo more than a photoshop beauty. Take your time on composition, focus, etc.

[casil403]

Thanks H.....I just so want to do this right!

[Iguanasan]

I would search Flickr for old farms, old cars, etc. and get some composition ideas too.

[casil403]

Thanks Iggy...actually now that you mention it, there's a cool Darwin Wigget shot I like of an old truck in a field on the prairie landscape. I might look for something similar if I can find it.
Just went out and bought more batteries, a bubble level and other things.
Anybody else with thoughts/suggestions, feel free to chime in!

[AcadieLibre]

TO be honest make sure you bring what lenses you have, lots of memory on hand and try and get there early or if your staying get up early and try and pre plan some of your shots. Look around view things at various angles, try out a lens or two to see what gets in the shot and what would be missing say if I chose the wrong lens. You need to scout and even do some test shots, but I would strongly recommend taking an hour or more to get a good look around and feel for the place. See where the truck is and what options you have to get the types of shot you want. Spend time alone absorbing the surroundings, get a feel for the history of the place, and if you drive up with your friend get him to tell you sentimental stories of his experiences there, it might inspire you. Just some ideas. Would be how I would deal with it, but thats me.