Day in the life of
Photographer – Michae E. Allen
A shoot day normally starts a day or 2 before the actual day of the shoot. I’ve normally spoken with the client and have an idea of how they want their images to look. I review the inspiration for the shoot they may have given me and if we are shooting on location, I do a little online research to see where we can shoot, different spots in the location, etc.
The day before, I charge all of my batteries, get memory cards ready and decide what equipment I need to take to the shoot, and get it ready to go so I don’t forget anything.
On the day of, I meet the client, we shoot, and then the client chooses their images after the shoot. I come home, transfer the images to my computer and then separate client images from images that I may use personally. Over the next week, I process the images and then deliver them to the client. If I have permission, I may share an image or 2 on social media for marketing purposes.
Pros
- Because photography needs nice backgrounds, you sometimes get to be in cool places/environments
- Nothing beats that feeling of when you really reach the person you’re shooting with and they are giving the camera their energy. You literally can feel it! It’s amazing.
- While it’s cool to work with models, I love working with people who are surprised by how great their photos look. I love putting smiles on people’s faces and making them feel good about themselves.
Cons
- While it’s an artistic pursuit, photography is also expensive so you either need to have a lot of money or you need to make the photography generate the funds to support itself.
- Also, if you choose to make it a business, you have to learn the business side of things and that takes a lot of effort. It’s worthwhile but it is definitely a journey.
- If you’re not careful, the money will push you into situations where you no longer enjoy the art. That’s frightening and I promised myself I’d never be in a situation where I’m making good money from photography while hating it at the same time.
Michae E. Allen
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Photographers
photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints. Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.
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