THE JOURNAL OF A CONFIDENCE COACH & PHOTOGRAPHER
Unfiltered. Just like my photography.
Consider this my little corner of the internet where the filter comes off. I'm sharing the tips I wish someone had told me earlier, the stories that still make me laugh, the lessons that came the hard way, and everything in between. Whether you're a business owner trying to figure out how to show up online, or just someone who wants to stop dreading the camera, you're in the right place. Twenty-two years of experience, zero fluff. Welcome to my journal.
Four things to do before hiring a professional photographer
Do you need dynamic portraits of your incredible team to share with the world? But you have no idea on what photographer? It can be hard working out how to make this essential and expensive project work for you; I have developed a plan to help you along the way.
Before booking a photographer, clarify your goals, budget, visual style and practical requirements. These four steps will help you choose well and create a stronger brief.
Three mistakes to avoid when planning your photographic shoot with a photographer.
A shoot is a big deal; there is often lots of money involved. However, it's down to the planning in achieving an excellent outcome. I credit this knowledge to all my years of assisting. Back then (yes, it was a long time ago), we shot on medium and large format film, so it was essential to have a plan to know how much film to have on set. Plus, a courier was expensive and few and far between, making it difficult to correct mistakes while on set.