“If the photographer is interested in the people in front of his lens, and if he is compassionate, it’s already a lot. The instrument is not the camera but the photographer.”
Eve Arnold
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In this “ASK 4 PHOTOGRAPHERS” Youtube episode our second part of photography tips for beginners from PROs will expand further your knowledge of various aspects the photoshoot entails. From setting up your camera equipment to building relationships with the crew, here are 20 tips from 4 Professional Photographers.
The full interview is available of YOUTUBE. For your convenience, here is the transcript of it as well.
Mila Zvereva @mila_zvereva : In the beginning I recommend to get exposed to art in any available forms such as printing, old, new movies, poems, photographs to find inspiration in architecture around you, in dreams, take part in deep conversations.
Zuz @the_zuz : She’s very direct with everybody on her crew, like what you want, what you want to achieve. And always plan for any emergency because they happen. Always have a backup plan.
Kelly Elaine @kellyelainephoto : Charge your batteries. Don’t forget your memory cards, I’ve done that before and it’s the worst feeling, your heart drops.
Zuz @the_zuz : Tell your crew to come earlier than you actually expect to shoot because some people will be late and you don’t want to have that on your set.
Kelly Elaine @kellyelainephoto : Be okay with messing up. No one’s good when they first start. And it’s okay to mess up. I still feel like, insecure all the time about what I’m doing even though someone from the outside might not think so. So just don’t be afraid to ask for help and find yourself a mentor, find someone who’s been doing it for a while and just let go of all of the negative people who are going to tell you that you’re not going to be able to do it because if you really want to, just focus on it and it’ll happen for you at some point.
Zuz @the_zuz : The best example of using a back up plan is actually today. And while my makeup artist didn’t show up and we still have to do the shoot, so fortunately the model and I had some makeup accessories so we can basically do it on our own.
Kelly Elaine @kellyelainephoto : Leave your ego at the door because you’re not going to get anywhere with it.
Toma Kostygina @toma.kostygina : You don’t need a fancy camera to shoot a good picture. Concentrate on your lighting skills, on your composition and design. I know a few photographers who do a full time living from photography. The world is really competitive though, but if you have a passion for it, I’m sure you can make a full time living.
Zuz @the_zuz : Always make sure that you have a document that protects your own rights and your work.
Mila Zvereva @mila_zvereva: The artist is a sponge who absorbs only things they develop. The more diverse is this collection, the more sources of inspiration will then become available to you.
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