This article is for photographers, both professional and aspiring, who shoot weddings and events as a team. Being a 2nd shooter or a team photographer can be a great full-time, part-time, or spare-time job, but only if you position yourself correctly in the business so that it is consistent and profitable. These nine tips will help you be the best 2nd shooter you can be!
Being a professional photographer lends itself to unexpected experiences on the job. The nature of the job is very fast paced and being prepared for any circumstances is a crucial skill to have. This holds especially true when shooting on-location in dynamic environments like the desert. It is imperative that you plan accordingly to successfully … Read more
Photographers are known to wear many hats in order to keep their photography business running, and it can be tricky to stay on top of such a task-heavy to-do list. Some use paper planners or notepads while others somehow maintain a massive collection of sticky notes, which I’ve seen firsthand. The latter method, while impressive, … Read more
Whether it be for businesses, sports teams, weddings or family reunions, opportunities abound for photographing large groups. Successfully handling and photographing large groups can prove tricky, and it requires a variety of skill sets from communication and posing, to lighting and problem solving. The larger the group the more challenging the shoot. To help, here … Read more
The wedding day can be complex because there are so many variables involved, but as a photographer, you want to make sure you are not only providing superb imagery, but stellar customer service as well. Make it your goal to amaze and impress your clients and their guests throughout the wedding day, so that they … Read more
Behind every great wedding video is an equally worthy soundtrack. While steady shots and smooth transitions give videos a professional look, nothing connects the imagery to the audience like an inspiring song. In the wedding genre, the task of finding new songs and crafting compelling videos to wow your clients and fill your reel time … Read more
In any photographer’s workflow, one of the most important things is how you handle your image files. Memory cards, hard drives, external storage, cloud storage…there’s a lot to think about! We always place a heavy emphasis on redundancy and backing up images, but we shouldn’t overlook the one BIG step in between capture and storage/backup: … Read more
At the start of this year, Godox announced an interesting new addition to its lineup of flashes: the Godox AD100 Pro. It’s smaller than an on-camera flash and packs a punch with 100 w/s, but what purpose does it serve? With Godox offering a multitude of strobe options ranging from 75-600 w/s of power, it … Read more
Amazing imagery matters, but great communication is key to finding success in the wedding photography industry.
When photographers take that initial leap into photography as a profession (or a more serious side hustle), blogging should rank high on their list of to-do’s. Blogs have long proven to be one of the most effective tools photographers can use to build a presence online. Honestly, though, they can be a pain to maintain. … Read more
Photographing a wedding ceremony can be one of the most stressful parts of the wedding day. During the live and unpredictable ceremony, the photographer has little to no control over the lighting, the expressions, and overall scene. This makes planning and preparing even more important for the wedding ceremony. After polling over 200 photographers in … Read more
If you’ve ever made a “talking head” video for anyone, you know how critical a teleprompter can be for a streamlined workflow. Almost any pro talent will know how to interact with a prompter, and even non pros may find it easier to read from a prompter than to memorize text. So, if you’re doing … Read more
