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What do you look for in a great photographer?

Anne VIP said:
I have always had a massive interest in photography and was given an amazing camera for my birthday this year, am keen to get into the industry, any tips for what you like from a photographer?
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Hi Anne, why not post-up some of your images taken with your camera (any images) and hence we can review your work.
Enjoy the photography, have fun and keep-shooting images.
 
Madyson McKensie said:
Obvs someone who takes good photos but I want to feel comfortable while in a shoot so an easy going photographer and I don’t have a clue how to pose or what angles look good so someone who can direct me!
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My advice is to meet with the photographer to see if there is a bit of chemistry there. When I have meeting with my clients I watch and listen to everything they say and do, I take notes so that I don't miss anything. My make-up person does the same when she can be there and then her (mua) and myself will discuss what we can do and come back to the client with a concept/style of the shoot based on what the client's request is.
When reviewing a photographers work look and see if they have a portfolio that shows good lighting design, good posing from the models and etc.
I've been a photographer for over 40 years shooting everything from celebrities, fashion, beauty and etc.
Welcome to view the portfolio ormy artistic nude page link not working so taken down, or my escorts page link not working so taken down.

I do take my time and not rush the client and work with them to make them feel comfortable and look great. Afterall, that is the goal to produce a beautiful image that one can be satisfied with.
 
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Madyson McKensie said:
Obvs someone who takes good photos but I want to feel comfortable while in a shoot so an easy going photographer and I don’t have a clue how to pose or what angles look good so someone who can direct me!
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Anne VIP said:
I have always had a massive interest in photography and was given an amazing camera for my birthday this year, am keen to get into the industry, any tips for what you like from a photographer?
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Before looking into "getting into the industry" I would take the time to understand the features and function of a camera (you did not mention that you have previous experience). It take years of practice to become good enough to actually do work for someone with confidence and to be able to deliver a great product. It just does not happen overnight and a lot of beginners fool themselves into thinking it's easy, no it's not. You have to understand lighting, the human form and what looks good and how the ratio of light to shadows feature into the shoot. Then there is equipment that one needs beside a camera, items such as lens (there are many and only certain ones are good when working with people) then there is lights, reflectors and the list goes on and on. Even if you shoot strictly by the daylight you need to know the temperature of the light and how it affects the skin tones of your model, the angle of the light which direction works and which doesn't. In other words, there is a lot of learning and youtube is only a small source for information. Try to work as an assistant with a photographer to learn the business, because there are things in this business that is not taught on youtube. Good luck and enjoy the journey.
 
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jonl0711 said:
Before looking into "getting into the industry" I would take the time to understand the features and function of a camera (you did not mention that you have previous experience). It take years of practice to become good enough to actually do work for someone with confidence and to be able to deliver a great product. It just does not happen overnight and a lot of beginners fool themselves into thinking it's easy, no it's not. You have to understand lighting, the human form and what looks good and how the ratio of light to shadows feature into the shoot. Then there is equipment that one needs beside a camera, items such as lens (there are many and only certain ones are good when working with people) then there is lights, reflectors and the list goes on and on. Even if you shoot strictly by the daylight you need to know the temperature of the light and how it affects the skin tones of your model, the angle of the light which direction works and which doesn't. In other words, there is a lot of learning and youtube is only a small source for information. Try to work as an assistant with a photographer to learn the business, because there are things in this business that is not taught on youtube. Good luck and enjoy the journey.
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This!

Practice and more practice is the key.

This is my kit now. I sold on my canon DSLR body and lenses for the more compact mirrorless M43 Olympus gear. Great for overseas trips and photo walkarounds and I have different lenses for most requirements. I also kept all my 35mm film cameras.
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I had a Canon System with 5 cameras and 8 lens and an assortment of 'stuff". One day I looked in the camera closet and was shocked to see so much gear that I decided to "clean house" so I sold off a lot (still have some gear left) and bought into the Nikon system (which was my first set of cameras from 1972-2004) with a D850 and Z7 and 4 lens. I had a look over the past 12 years to see which lens I use the most and purchased those. The closet is a little less cluttered but it still has a way to go. I have to admit I wasn't going to go with the Z7 as I was looking at getting 2 x D850's instead after much research I saw that the Z7 is very much the same as a D850 and I have to admit I love it.
 
Anne VIP said:
I have always had a massive interest in photography and was given an amazing camera for my birthday this year, am keen to get into the industry, any tips for what you like from a photographer?
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An eye for detail and the ability to capture even the most generic of things in some artistic manner. :)
 
Anne VIP said:
I have always had a massive interest in photography and was given an amazing camera for my birthday this year, am keen to get into the industry, any tips for what you like from a photographer?
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The real question you need to be asking is do I have what it takes to be a good photographer and how do I go about being a good photographer. What I would suggest is you look for a photographer that you might be able to work with as an assistant and learn all the there is to learn to operate a photography business. Develop your style and see what it is that you want to shoot.
I worked for 3 photographers when I started each worked different areas in the people field, from editorial magazine, commercial and advertising and last but not lease a Playboy photographer. Through those 3 bosses I learned how to work for magazines, record companies, advertising agencies and etc.
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