RichardtheSane
26th of September 2004 (Sun), 10:24
Last Sunday I did my first day as a 'paid' photographer.
I was doing dog portraits as a dog show. The show was a charity show in aid of the greyhound rescue that I work with, so I will be donating all the profits, hence the 'paid' bit!
It was a very hard but very rewarding afternoons work, and I have also learned a lot (quickly) about dealing with joe public. I was limited on time too, as I had 26 dogs to photograph in about 4.5 hours. Fortunatly I didn't have a charge per sitting, it was a donation to the rescue - that way if it all goes wrong there is no comeback.
The photographer must be prepared to take charge
Manage your clients expectations
Know your camera and equipment. completely.
Know your technique, stick to it.
Decide how many memory cards you need. Take double.
Price not just for the work at the even, but for the work after it
I will be a lot more organised next time, but everyone has a first time!
Just sharing a bit of my experience, I can elaborate on the points if anyone wants :)
I was doing dog portraits as a dog show. The show was a charity show in aid of the greyhound rescue that I work with, so I will be donating all the profits, hence the 'paid' bit!
It was a very hard but very rewarding afternoons work, and I have also learned a lot (quickly) about dealing with joe public. I was limited on time too, as I had 26 dogs to photograph in about 4.5 hours. Fortunatly I didn't have a charge per sitting, it was a donation to the rescue - that way if it all goes wrong there is no comeback.
The photographer must be prepared to take charge
Manage your clients expectations
Know your camera and equipment. completely.
Know your technique, stick to it.
Decide how many memory cards you need. Take double.
Price not just for the work at the even, but for the work after it
I will be a lot more organised next time, but everyone has a first time!
Just sharing a bit of my experience, I can elaborate on the points if anyone wants :)