18 Quick Lessons from On-Location - Revived
One particular post didn’t make it to Beyond Phototips when we moved over from Photography Tip. I think it makes sense to re-post it here for the benefit of all those who missed out.
If you’re one of those who’s already read this post, why don’t you join in the fun? Add a tip in the comments; I’m sure we’ll all be able to learn something. Now, here’s the post:
Here are some thoughts that I’ve had while shooting on assignment during the last 2-3 months…
- Make a checklist…
- Check the checklist to make sure you’ve got everything you need.
- Check that you’ve checked the checklist. Remember Santa… He made lists too…
- Always take more equipment than necessary for the shoot.
- Having someone on hand to assist you, and make sure that you have the equipment where you want it, and make sure you don’t leave anything behind is a great thing. Take a friend along if nobody else.
- Stay Professional.
- Stay Funny. It keeps people smiling, and your models pliant.
- Things will go wrong. When they do, breathe deeply, think of the problem and figure out how to fix or bypass it.
- Keep the Client satisfied, this may mean that you’ll have to take pictures that you wouldn’t take if you were shooting by yourself… Take them anyway…
- Make sure you get the shots you want, even if they’re the ones that client said no to… they may actually like them!
- Remember to have fun… if you’re not having fun, then you’ve got to change something.
- Plan the entire shoot out.
- Make a
Written by Susheel Chandradhas on June 4th, 2008 with no comments.
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