Golf course Landscapes

[cb750r]

Hey guys, and girls, I'm "breaking into" the realm of photographer for hire. and I'm have an opportunity to do some stock photography for my friends golf course.
I will have a golf cart, morning sunrise, and the course to my disposal.

I am pretty stoked about this because I'm actually pretty decent at landscape shots, however I want to be prepared. and I'm wondering if there's any tips out there specific to shooting a course.

Anyone use a ladder? I'm thinking some elevation above the teebox would help with a wide lens in its hyperfocal length get some great perspectives of the hole.

Fill in flash? for bunkers? helping add some pop to greens?

HDR??

Stitching panos?

Should I bring some props, like a few clubs? golf ball?

[gonzogolf]

If you look at the stuff on most golf sites your best bet is to keep it simple. Just shoot nice landscapes, dont overthink it as fill flash and props are too obvious.

[F-117HWK]

Like above keep it simple. Sunrise with the mist can get you great shots.

Use the cart as a silhouette shot maybe. Same with possibly a friend swinging the club looking down a nice fairway.

Hell, just google some of the top golf courses and look at the pics on their sites. That may give you a visual idea to work from too.

[FlyingPhotog]

First Question To Ask: Which is your "Signature Hole" and why? Water? Sand? Terrain? Length?

Start there with your best light and work down the list as suggested by the Head Pro or other course authority.

[cb750r]

Thanks the GM isn't being to forthcoming with info, (just get the shots...)
I will go get the info from the head pro!

[moose10101]

Anyone use a ladder? I'm thinking some elevation above the teebox would help with a wide lens in its hyperfocal length get some great perspectives of the hole.

Elevation is good. Save the wide angle for shots around the greens; A wide angle from behind the teebox may make the prominent features of the hole look too small.