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Alright, I feel after all the recent projects I need to clarify with potential models, make-up artists, stylist, etc..on the nature of my work. First of all, I take these shoots very seriously. Here's the natural process of my photo shoots:
1) Concept Development
- I sit down and think of ideas, concepts, and themes for a potential photo shoot. I tend to go through a lot of post-it notes, scrap paper, notepads, and coffee during this portion of the process. Factoring in whether or not I can feasibly perform the shoot. I'll research to see if the idea has already been done before. If so, how I can do it better. Then doing a final review and putting everything down on one piece of paper. This is usually when I make a cover sheet for the photo shoot book or portfolio.
2) Preparation
- I'll gather information on shooting locations. Find reference images that give me, potential team members, and models the best idea of what I'm trying to accomplish as far as mood, lighting, idea, concept, poses, and other things go. I'll go out and see if I can find the necessary tools and props I think I need for the shoot. Booking hotels, finding assistants, models, coordinating with the proper officials for permission to do a photo shoot if the location requires it. Establish a shoot board. This is basically a storyboard or a paper full of pictures I wanted to accomplish on the day of the shoot. This allows for a steady work flow on the day of the shoot.
3) Casting
- The most painful portion of the process. I'll put out a casting call containing general information concerning the shoot. Usually, I request three face shots without make-up (front, left, and right side of the face), two full body shots (front and back), and a Comp/Zed card(if available). This is so that I can sit down later and decide on who I want to use as a model and so that the make-up artist gets a general idea of what he/she is working with. I'll request to meet with potential models in person so that I can discuss the photo shoot, give them a good idea of what I'm aiming for, negotiate, and get a feel of who I may be potentially working with.
4) Pre-Photo Shoot
- I'll announce any changes and confirm with all parties involved to see if everything is still good for the photo shoot day.
5) The Actual Photo Shoot
- Everyone generally comes in at set times. I always put out when I want to start shooting, but I'll have specific times for when I want the assistants to show up and when I want the models to show up. We follow the story board... Take a bunch of pictures, once I feel we've accomplished the shot I wanted, then we move on to the next one in the image sequence. We'll take breaks throughout the shoot. I know it sucks to hold lights/poses/cameras for long durations. I like relaxed environments where we're all talking and joking around. I usually ask the models to bring in their own music to listen to while we're shooting. Once we're all done, we'll say our goodbyes or go out depending on how everyone is feeling.
6) Post-Photo Shoot
- The bane of my existence, editing. We all know this is a long process. I ask everyone to be patient. I deliver the images in accordance with the time negotiated. I assemble the portfolio for the photo shoot.
-Notes-
- I almost always work with a team.
- I usually don't mind if you wish to bring an escort. I will sometimes refuse escorts if the location we're shooting at can't accommodate everyone. However, please let me know in advanced that way I can provide extra food/snacks.
-About Me-
I first started out doing digital artwork(Prints, Flyers, Advertisements, Websites, etc..). Then came the day I got my hands on a D-SLR and started snapping away. I've come to enjoy photography. Doing everything from cityscapes and parks to artistic and photo-manipulations. Currently I'm showing an interest in taking pictures of people... Joined MM to try and find people that want to be apart of art shots that require thinking out of the box.
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