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I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I hope your plans includes some of my favorites; spending time with your love ones, eating, relaxing, eating, opening presents, eating… and with all of this, do not forget to take time out to think about all the wonderful moments from your life, fleeting impressions and remembrances that are priceless. Merry Christmas to all with happiness and love throughout this holiday season.
Claudia
As I started my own photography business years ago, I found myself so nervous about how I should interact with clients to show them in different poses. This is process that all photographers go through: “Do I talk to all clients the same,” “What do I say,” “What if the subject looks bad in a pose they chose, what do I do,” or “How do I make this couple look good?” When you become a photographer you also become a director! Posing, was actually easily learned if, like other skills, you practice. practice. practice. If you are just starting out as a photographer try taking photos of your friends in different poses to see what looks best to you. You could even try giving a free engagement session to a deserving couple. They have no investment and you have two people to try different poses with for yourself and to find out how they react to each photo. You can also try looking at fashion magazines as an inspiration. If you are a new photographer just be yourself and practice as much as you can. As for me…
I still get butterflies when driving from my home to the location of where the shoot is taking place. I just worry that everything will be perfect and people will appreciate and enjoy the photos.
Here is a preview of a maternity session I photographed…
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Butterflies? Always!!!
Here are some reminders I use because I believe that creativity is the basis of photography that often cannot be taught.
Happy Monday!. I hope this quick post not only helps me but perhaps will help you.!
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Great advice. Happy Monday!
Thanks Hanowell…
Call her my BFF … she really does have a name, personality, feelings … I could go on and on. Friendship is more than three letters on a social network. We plan to spend time with each other once a month. Even that can be difficult as we juggle work, kids and the issue that we do not live near each other. Martha is a very succesful hairdresser. We met about twelve years ago. She has not changed since then, still the same stylish, down to earth funny girl… I should capitalize FUNNY!…because at every party we attend or everytime we meet, she starts telling jokes. She is really funny but in all honesty, after years of knowing her I still appreciate her jokes and stories no matter how many times I have heard them. I’m so incredibly blessed to have such an amazing friend… And best of all, I get free hair cuts.
The next images was taken on her birthday. We all rented a Colombian Party Bus; La Chiva!…
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As the New Year fast approches it is a reminder to you to think about any business changes you would like to make for 2012. Write down what worked and didn’t work for you this year. Establish monthly goals throughout the new year. Perhaps you could implement three good and challenging business changes. These could range from altering your price structure, to networking with a wider base of photographers, or changing your presentation materials. For some people this can be a bit scary; just get it done!
Let’s talk about some of my goals now… I have some big goals this coming year… One of my desires is to teach boudoir photography. I have been planning this for several months. I know that starting out as a new photographer,… you will struggle for ideas. If you are totally up for learning all about boudoir photography + the business side of it, make sure you add yourself to the my newsletter tab located on the menu bar… I will be announcing all the details in the newsletter.
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My mother married and became pregnant when she was seventeen. She never worked. Growing up in Mexico, women have to stay at home while the husband works. It was very unusual to see a couple who both worked. A couple of years after my brother was born she had the most beautiful little girl, Me. Their marrige lasted for years. My father was what we call in Mexico, “Macho.” He was very dominating that led to my mother asking for a divorce. She became very depressed and sat on a sofa for days. My brother, who was a teenager then, went to live with my father and I stayed with my mother. I remember a good friend of the family buying groceries and bringing them to my mother and I during that time.
Many years later, her best friend; who had taken care of my mother and I when we needed it …gave me the best gift anyone could had giving me. She had one photograph of my mom and my dad’s wedding. The only photo on their wedding day.
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Gabby / En Route Photography - I hope you had a great Christmas too and the new year will be full of amazing people, great jobs and fulfilled dreams!
Peter - A little late but… Merry Christmas to you!!!