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First paid photography gig coming up and questioning myself "am I ready"?


8 years 11 months ago #437727 by KCook
Use any spare time before the gig to brush up on flash, posing, and/or RAW.  Wutever skill you are a little rusty on.  Then embrace the opportunity with gusto.

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8 years 11 months ago #437743 by Kris W
So helpful, thank you again!  I have been working on my people post processing skills like a mad man during the last few weeks already! 
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8 years 11 months ago #437793 by KCook
Posing victims is where I am really, REALLY weak!

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8 years 11 months ago - 8 years 11 months ago #437798 by icepics
Have you done any events before? For me, I was nervous-excited but had no doubts I could do it.

I get the impression you're new to this; if you're an experienced sports/events photographer you may not need to read the rest of my post! But in case it might be of some help... these are my suggestions.

Go early. Know or find out when and where things will happen. Figure out where some good vantage points will be. If you'll be doing some posed pictures figure out where would be a good place if that's an option; if you need to get a speaker or presentation you may need to get pictures wherever they will be set up so be aware of your vantage point and background and framing. If there's signage make sure letters/words aren't cut off (they'll probably want to see their company's name and it needs to be readable and look good). Make sure you have people's feet in the pictures if you're doing full body shots; or more close up getting upper body framing from just above or below the waists works for me.

I wouldn't expect to have to do much post processing; having done sports and events I learned to get what I needed mostly in camera since the expectation could be that the photos may be needed right away. Go early and do test shots as needed at the venue to make sure you're all set; I find things can happen quickly and you need to capture things as they happen.
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8 years 11 months ago #437800 by Alan Nunez
I am sure you will be fine....Make sure you have plenty of batteries and cards!!!

If you are really worried see if you can ask a photographer friend to tag alone and back you up. Be honest and say you are nervous...we have all had to deal with our first shoot and I still get butterflies if I am shooting a big event solo!
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8 years 11 months ago #437803 by Karen Comella
I keep hearing in my head 'The Waterboy' saying "YOU CAN DO IT!"
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8 years 11 months ago #437815 by JeremyS
Situations like this make me happy that I've gotten under my belt a year of event work with low pressure.. We'll 15K$ betting on me doing good work but relatively no pressure. I'd just think of everything you've done to deserve it, and run theough your head all pf the little things that you need to be conciously aware of while you shoot.
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8 years 11 months ago #437828 by CanonKid

KCook wrote: Posing victims is where I am really, REALLY weak!

ohwell



That's what family and friends are for
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8 years 11 months ago #437889 by Ryan Obryan
I remember my first job, for me it was the same feeling.  That quickly went away when I got on the job.  It ended turning out to be a ton of fun and the client was happy.
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8 years 11 months ago #437941 by Roman Omell
I have a friend who use to take a shot of Wild Turkey before starting a job.  He never skipped a beat! 
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8 years 11 months ago #438127 by Silver Fox
Looks like today is game day for you, good luck! Keep us posted on how the job turned out for you.  
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8 years 11 months ago #438312 by The Gardener

Ryan Obryan wrote: I remember my first job, for me it was the same feeling.  That quickly went away when I got on the job.  It ended turning out to be a ton of fun and the client was happy.



Isn't that the truth, you get so tied up in the moment, there is no time to worry about anything else. 
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8 years 11 months ago #438377 by Miss Polly
Do a free job first, that will soften the tension 
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8 years 11 months ago #438403 by Stealthy Ninja

Miss Polly wrote: Do a free job first, that will soften the tension 


Then when will be the first  paid job?  It's got to come some time ;)
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8 years 11 months ago #438470 by Kris W
Job went well, thank you all for the support! 
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