I did this workshop a while back and was asked what goes through my mind on a Photo Shoot? How do I keep it REAL? What do I think about? Was it lighting? Well, yes... You have to think about were your light is and where it's coming from and how's it going to make this picture POP. Was it Camera Settings? Yes, absolutely! If my setting weren't looked at with every move I make or the client, then there goes the picture. Was it the Client? B-I-N-G-O.... Every Client is different. You can stylize a shoot and make it look like an ad, but is that my client? I know for a fact, I can stylize my oldest son and his image is going to ROCK. Why? because he likes the camera and the camera likes him....LOL. (just an easy way to put it) My middle son can also be stylized, but I kinda want him to pick out his style because he is 90% of the time mismatched... or in dirty jeans...lol. My daughter can be put in some really cute dresses... I try so hard with that girl... but give her 5 minutes and her hair will be in her face and there is no way I can stop her from posing herself. That's them. I know them. If I tried to stylize...let's say my brother in law....LOL!!!!! There is NO possible way that photo would be HIM. OK, I just visualized him in cuffed pants and a newsy hat. That would never happen. He is just a traditional photo guy who loves T-shirts and possible sweatshirt. I still need to make the photo work. You have to put people out of their comfort zone sometimes. If that's the only way to get the image, then you must make them a little uncomfortable and then think of ways to make it more comfortable... Hope that make sense. Pictures to some aren't the easiest thing to do. Some LOVE themselves so much that they have to take a photo of themselves everywhere they go.... they don't even need a photoshoot... which is great! Posting yourself everyday is a person who is comfortable and I'm sure they soak up those comments like crazy... which then leads you to take more photos of yourself.... fun. Some on the other hand don't want to take photos of themselves nor would they ever... completely the opposite. Then you have the "go with the flow client" I think this is where I'd fall into place too. You have the ones that are there doing this and will just be here.... perfect! These are all GREAT clients!!! These are all clients that I've worked with, that I love and that have inspired me to capture Who they really are... I've learned this year, that I'm a very Universal Photographer. I feel like I can photograph anyone. Even my brother in law....LOL. Thank you ~V you know I love you. This is just my personality though. I can be around anyone ... clear my throat.... mostly. I think the client should know who I am and how I photograph. They should know my work. They can't book me based on a referral or priced range and Not know anything about me or my photography. Photography is everywhere now... everywhere. I think it's so great seeing people who love to take photos and sharing what they love. This is what I love, and it's also my business.... I'm going out this year with a BANG... Thankful for God and all the Blessings in my Life, Family, Friends, Our Health and somewhat thankful for all the challenges because I feel like I can take on ANYTHING. Bring on 2012!!!
Let's thank Master Shifu from Kung Fu Panda for this one and remember... "Yesterday is History... Tomorrow's a Mystery...but Today is a Gift... that's why it is called a Present"....
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