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Shooting Star : Posing Behind the Scenes
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I 'm sure it's no surprise, but I really didn't keep up with football this year. I know, I know...I'm sure I strike you as John Madden Junior, but throwing a ball, running, and smashing into someone else just isn't my thing. However, I played on a flag football team in college (Go Bulldogs!) and I was pretty intimidating. I can snarl and talk trash about yo mama like a legit linesman. Honest. I watched the Super Bowl yesterday and enjoyed a great game, although Half Time was my favorite part...duh. Can we please give it up for Madonna? Dear sweetbabyjesus, can I please look that good when I'm 52?!
Moving onto other things photography related, last week I photographed my best friend and JD decided to shoot behind-the-scenes video of me shooting. I have to admit watching the footage was painful (I'm much cooler in my mind), but I thought it'd make a different type of Shooting Star. These videos usually offer insight, but this one will offer a sneak peek into how I work. Sidenote: The audio isn't that great. I should repeat that last part because I'm sure someone will USE CAP LOCKS on YouTube and tell me to use a wireless mic. Internet, I wasn't planning on the video...JD isn't a videographer...and it was windy. I get it. If we decide to put something like this together in the future we'll--of course--approach it differently, but I'm okay with our ghetto fab attempt for now. If you disagree, I'll talk trash about yo mama. In this installment of Shooting Star, I'll discuss Posing, but, more specifically... *getting a subject warmed up at the beginning of a photo shoot with simple tips on how to position the body and arms. *using a story to convey an idea or way I'd like to see the subject posed. *talking and coaching from behind the camera to ensure the subject feels confident. Happy Monday! |
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Shooting Star : Photographing Groom Prep
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T hat one was too long. Yup, you did it again...too long. Maybe you're just talking more than usual, JD said as he adjusted the camera yesterday. My goal is to keep Shooting Star videos around four minutes, but--apparently--I had a lot to say. Or I was extra nervous. Or maybe I need to speak faster. Just kidding, we all know I speak fast enough to be a part-time auctioneer, but I'm looking for an excuse here, Internet.
This week's installment of Shooting Star focuses on photographing Groom Prepration Photos on a Wedding Day, a continuation from bridal preparation photos. Here I'll explain the priliminary outline I provided to JD on how to shoot the guys while they dressed in five simple steps: 1. Knock on door and Introduce yourself to the groom as the assistant photographer to "X" and proper introductory protocol. 2. Introduce yourself to every person on the room. 3. Give permission to relax and be comfortable. 4. Fiddle/tinker with your camera bag as a distraction to create space for comfortability. 5. How to Photograph Groom Details a. Styling b. Prep c. Lifestyle I also answered the following questions proffered from Facebook and Twitter (as well as answered popular questions in the video itself)... "Do you have advice on how to coach the Groom for the "first look" photo?" "How about posing a Groom who doesn't feel comfortable with posing?" "How do you work in messy environments when photographing a Groom getting ready?" "New ways to set up boys? I always end up with the same stuff.. Boys stump me" Like always, I don't talk fast...you listen slow. Zing! I hope this offered a tiny bit of light into how I work and if it helps one person, I'm happy. |
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Shooting Star : Art of an Interview
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W hile we were on vacation last week, we were invited to join guests at a cocktail party, hosted by the resort. JD happily responded, yes, he'd lovvvve to go. He used that many V's when he said it. Sometimes he's way too nice. Using too many consonants to emphasize a point seems a little much, right? Anyway, as we made our way to the party, I begged him to turn around, go back to our room and catch up on reruns of Antique Roadshow, because--really--I'm so awkward at things like that. He patted my back and said I'd be finnnnne.
You see?! THERE HE GOES AGAIN! Sometimes I'm envious of JD's innate ability to simply walk into a room and be. He's equally at ease talking to the busboy or the CEO, and kindly listens to people with his magnetic smile. And me? Well, you'll find me by the buffet station. At the end of the party, we left with a few new friends and memories. I was happy I attended, but it also made me appreciate how far I've come to meeting new people and creating powerful conversations. If you're anything like me, meeting prospective clients is sometimes hard...especially because there isn't a buffet line to hind behind! It's gotten easier over the years, but I decided to share a few tips that helped along the way. This installment of Shooting Star is entitled The Art of an Interview {for socially awkward photographers....like myself}. The four tips I cover are: *Lead with Questions. *Craft Your Art for Their Needs. *Do My Skills Match What They Want? *Do The Work Beforehand. Like always, these videos are meant to help one person...and usually based on feedback I receive on Facebook, so if you have any questions or ideas for future installments, feel free to leave them in the comment box or holla back on FB! |
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Shooting Star : Marketing
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I 'm currently out of the country until Thursday for a conference, but I'm sitting in a hotel room early in the morning, so it still feels a little like home. Except I miss Polo. He's usually up with me in the morning, curled in between my legs as I sit in bed. I don't think it's proper dog behavior, but he pretty much runs the house and I'd be embarrassed to have a conversation with The Dog Whisperer. Polo's such a diva I convinced JD to sign him up for a dog behavior class. We're starting in December and JD isn't sure we should attend the classes together...he's afraid Polo won't be considered the valedictorian of sit/stay/roll and I'll storm out of the class saying, WE SO DON'T NEED THIS, POLO!!!
Before leaving town yesterday, I decided to film a Shooting Star that focuses on Marketing. In this installment, I'll discuss why I stay away from print and online advertising and focus, instead, on how to build your business with a network of peers. Like always, these videos are merely meant to help at least one person...if I'm missing the mark, holla back in the comment box and let me know what questions I should answer next time! Happy Monday! |
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Shooting Star : The Importance of Being YOU
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O kay, so remember that accident I had a few weeks ago? It's been 35 days...NOT LIKE I'M COUNTING. I'm only certain because I still--still!--don't have my car back from repairs. I can't express how frustrating sharing a car is (primarily because JD likes to tuck random papers and receipts in the center console...and this type of disorganization drives me cr-uh-azy), but the shock of sharing a car with a spouse pales in comparison to the shock I had when JD told me our neighbor came over to ask how I was doing since the accident.
You know, the neighbor who practically caused the accident, then DROVE AWAY without seeing if, oh, say, I WAS ALIVE. Today, I'm loving cap locks. Loving them. When JD recounted the story I got all nervous and asked him to repeat everything in greater detail. Did he ask if I was still breathing when you rescued me?!...Did he ask if I was paralyzed?!...Did he say I was having a great hair day?! JD stared at my blankly and decided it was probably too much effort to answer the questions and simply chalked it up as me being me. Duh. Crazy and non-sensical me. And I suppose I'm okay with this notion...furthermore, I encourage others to be themselves, too. Even with their idiosyncrasies...which leads me to another installment of Shooting Star. This episode addresses the importance of being YOU. Yes, I've said it many times before, but here I'll be covering... *Creating cohesion across online representation (website, blog, and social media outlets) to showcase who you are. *Creating a distinct client profile. *How to build trust online. Happy Wednesday! |
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