|
|
Post by stefdesign on May 28, 2015 20:16:24 GMT
Hoping for a little gentle CC, here is a link to my "first" professional job, shooting portraits of a senior girl. I hesitate to use the word "professional", because I have no intention of turning pro. As I say in my blog, I am just the crazy lady with the camera, and really don't need the added stress and aggravation of another business. But, I know I have some talent, and do take a LOT of photos! (Only they are usually scenery, buildings, flowers, etc, and not portraits!) The girl's family are not well off, and couldn't afford the services of a 'real pro'. I was happy to step up, and provide low cost photos, and a little light editing. So, what do you think? |
|
|
|
Post by heartcat on May 29, 2015 9:51:11 GMT
How nice of you to do this for the family! I think that they turned out wonderfully. I really like the clean editing. The first one is my favourite.  |
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Apr 20, 2024 5:18:57 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on May 30, 2015 4:42:46 GMT
I think those are all fabulous. I know exactly what you mean about turning your photos into a business. I've had numerous people tell me that I need to start a business...but honestly, I love doing it and love having no pressure...so I am extremely hesitant to take anything a step further.
Our chorus/drama director at school (I've been taking pics for him for years) told me a few weeks ago that he suspects some of the rising seniors will be calling me. I've done show pics, chorus pics, candids, head shots...and I'm beginning to dabble in portraits. I had one drama mom ask me to take pics of her daughter in her dance recital outfits, and a neighbor down the street asked if I'd take pics of her DD's first communion.
A few questions for you...how do you handle the printing? Do you print for them (more specifically, you take them somewhere to have prints made) or do you just give them the images and a signed release and allow them to get whatever prints they'd like made.
|
|
|
|
Post by stefdesign on May 30, 2015 19:20:02 GMT
I think those are all fabulous. I know exactly what you mean about turning your photos into a business. I've had numerous people tell me that I need to start a business...but honestly, I love doing it and love having no pressure...so I am extremely hesitant to take anything a step further. Our chorus/drama director at school (I've been taking pics for him for years) told me a few weeks ago that he suspects some of the rising seniors will be calling me. I've done show pics, chorus pics, candids, head shots...and I'm beginning to dabble in portraits. I had one drama mom ask me to take pics of her daughter in her dance recital outfits, and a neighbor down the street asked if I'd take pics of her DD's first communion. A few questions for you...how do you handle the printing? Do you print for them (more specifically, you take them somewhere to have prints made) or do you just give them the images and a signed release and allow them to get whatever prints they'd like made. For now, I upload them to my hosting site and give them access only to the photos they picked. Then they have them printed themselves. If they need authorization for photo processing, I'll give it. I don't want to deal with finding a quality printer. For my own photos, I use Costco! |
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Apr 20, 2024 5:18:57 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on May 30, 2015 22:41:56 GMT
I too like using Costco...they've done quite a bit of printing for various projects and I've never been disappointed.
|
|
|
|
Post by momstime on Jun 10, 2015 13:50:29 GMT
These are very nice. Tip for next time: Pay attention to the model's hair and clothing. It is easy to forget the small stuff when we are focused on the bigger stuff like exposure and lighting.
|
|
