Dare to be your own work of art
Much of the time, a wedding is shot using only one photographer. Sometimes, however, the bride and groom ask for a second photographer (usually hired by you, the main dude). This may happen if the wedding is big, or they just want to cover all angles. Likewise, the photographer may choose to sub-contract to another professional, to take the pressure off their shoulders a little. Hiring a secondary photographer comes with a certain amount of … [Read more...]
On your big day, you have enough to worry about. Whether it’s making sure you get to the venue on time, or planning your reception right down to the colour of the napkins, you have a lot on your plate. A wedding photographer’s job does not involve adding to your stress load. On the contrary, part of the job of your photographer is to help make sure your day runs as seamlessly as possible… and capture those beautiful memories in a way … [Read more...]
Part 1: Sell Yourself If you don’t have weddings to photograph, you can’t call yourself a wedding photographer. The most important part of being a wedding photographer- and in fact being in business for yourself in general- is marketing. It’s a trial-and-error process, really; it takes time, a serious amount of effort, and some financial output to get the ball rolling. Marketing yourself may seem like a daunting and tricky task, but … [Read more...]
A photography session, whether it’s a wedding session, personal portrait, family portrait, or boudoir, is all about you- the client. As we touched on in the article “How to Find a Great Photographer: Ten Things To Ask”, it’s important to do your due diligence in choosing the right photographer for your needs. Likewise, it’s important for the photographer to know a few things about you, to make sure that the end product they deliver not only … [Read more...]
It’s important that a professional photographer is as good in person as they are on paper. When it comes to communicating with your wedding photographer, to find out if they are right for you, you will probably have what will seem like millions of questions. A good photographer will, and in fact should, also have some questions for you. The answers to his or her questions will ensure that they are on time at the venue, respectful of the rules … [Read more...]
Photography is expensive. For someone who is just starting out in the business, the cost of purchasing the right equipment might seem astronomical. When the camera itself can be a thousand-dollar investment, it pays to know where you can cut costs until you get your feet solidly on the ground. Every professional photographer has been there, so it’s nothing to be ashamed of when you find yourself needing to improvise your equipment. Below, I’ve … [Read more...]
The Photographer In our last article, we discussed the client’s part in the etiquette of a photo session. In this article, we will discuss some of the photographer’s common photo shoot dos and don’ts. · Do be professional in manner, at all times. · Don’t speak or behave in a way that would make your model or client upset or uncomfortable around you. · Do use discretion when shooting your models or … [Read more...]
The Client The Average Joe may not be aware that there is a certain amount of etiquette that goes with a professional photo shoot, whether we are talking about the client or the photographer. In this article, we will be discussing some of the more common dos and don’ts that come with photography, from the point of view of the client. · Do make sure you are clean and you look your best- this may include, if you wish, getting your hair … [Read more...]
It pays to be prepared. For a professional wedding photographer, being prepared doesn’t just mean making sure you’ve brought all the photography equipment you will need for the day. This is where your customer service abilities can have a chance to shine, because- let’s face it, without happy customers, there would be no wedding photography industry. As anyone who has ever been to a wedding knows, there are plenty of opportunities for things … [Read more...]
When you are planning a wedding, or even a simply family or personal portrait, you can sometimes be tempted with free or low-cost photography by your well-meaning “friend with a camera”. When everything else costs so much, a little bit of money saved can seem wonderful, right? But, what are you really getting when you take them up on the offer? Sure, they may have a pretty good camera. They may have a good eye for a shot. They may even … [Read more...]