We’ll make a plan for the shoot go over logistics, styling, wardrobe, products, and pricing. – It is during the design session where we’ll schedule the day and time of your Shoot, and the day and time of your Presentation/ Ordering Session. – When you are ready to start the ...
If you plan to shoot your self-portraits at night and without strong artificial lighting, then you will want to make sure your tripod is relatively sturdy (especially if you’ll be working outdoors). And if you plan to go for long hikes with your tripod, you’ll want to pick a model ...
14. Watch your aperture I often shoot inAperture Priority modeduring Christmas events, and I’m constantly changing the aperture depending on my subject. For example, when taking shots of a Christmas decoration on the tree, I’ll select a large aperture (e.g., f/2.8) to throw the backgr...
Once your gear bag is ready, it’s time to head to the shoot location. Before it’s time to leave, double-check the address, directions, traffic conditions, and arrival time. After days of preparation, the last thing you want is a disrupted timeline because you got stuck in traffic. Ar...
It’s also possible to choose a date set in the future. This can be particularly useful for planning a photo shoot at a later date. In such a case, it might make sense to set the date to when the photography session will take place rather than an arbitrary day spent planning. ...
Approach your shoot with a plan in mind and be prepared to work with your photos in post-processing. You can’t always find an original or interesting shot in the moment but applying edits later can turn a mundane photo into a great image. Understand the basics of plant and flower ...
Getting the shot you want with your camera is ideal as it gives you more visual information on the scene. After the shoot is over, you can’t go back and recapture the exact same moment. That’s why preparing for and knowing how to use the rule of thirds in photography effectively is...
1. Plan your shoot From the very start, you should have an idea of how the shoot day will proceed before you ever enter the studio. Get organized. Gather any materials you’ll need for your product photography shoot, research answers to any burning questions, coordinate with photographers and...
Tip 9. Shoot at a Low Angle Even though you can create a glare at any hour of the day, it is more effective to take photos at sunrise or sunset. The sun is low during the golden hour and it will be much easier to pose the subject. Watch Landscape & Travel Photography Series, New...
Plan Your Blue Hour Photography Shoot The downside of blue hour photography is that you only have a short window to capture your images. So unless you are prepared, you may end up missing the shot you wanted to take. As with any photoshoot, planning is vital. Your starting point should ...