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By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:42:13 +0000

Thanks for the added advice and input Shary! Its so great to have a photographer’s perspective pertaining to this post.

I’ve worked with a lot of photographers and it is so true that the qualities and characteristics you’ve listed distinguish the average from the outstanding between amateurs and pros.

Once again, thank you for your comments!

By: Shary

Shary — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:09:27 +0000

I should add the fact that this is not just about producing good quality images (sharpness, colours etc.). The client should like the photographer’s style, i.e., the way s/he composes/visualizes the dancers/subjects/models in a frame. Such photographic capability is of utmost importance, which comes from experience/talent/education and distinguishes a professional from an amateur. A professional photographer constantly previsualizes what is going to appear on a print, and his/her experiences in composition enriches the way the visual message is produced. A professional photographer sees patterns/lights/forms/volumes/shape in subjects and surrounding environment and relates the subjects to the surrounding objects in his/her mind. What a pro sees and visualizes is what makes him/her an artist. Professional photographer as an art form is far from just pointing and shooting.

By: Shary

Shary — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:51:42 +0000

Find an Appropriate Location:

This information is quite helpful to the client. However, once the client has found a location, the location address should be e-mailed to the photographer 2 or 3 days before the event (even sooner). This way, the photographer will have a chance to scout the location himself/herself. The reason being the photographer should carry the proper equipment based on the internal lighting, and s/he should know the location of the outlets.

The photographer can photograph the event without scouting the location, but it is always better for the photographer to be fully aware of what s/he can expect.

Schedule the Day:

This is very important to everyone. The schedule should be e-mailed to the photographer 2-3 days before the event (or even sooner).

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