11 Habits of Professional photographers
Here are some habits as an aspiring photographer you can easily get into. There is nothing worse than scrambling at a photoshoot or not being prepared.
PPPPP – Proper preparation prevents poor performance
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Clean your gear before a shoot.
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Charge batteries a few nights before your shoot.
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Test your gear.
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Be prepared and on time, not only for the shoot but give yourself enough time to set up your equipment.
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Clean and backup your memory cards.
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Get your gear ready and packed the night before.
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Communicate with your client. Confirm times and locations with your clients timeously.
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Bring your A-game to the photoshoot. Don’t stagnate and get into a rut, explore your creativity and new ideas. Scout new locations.
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Keep your issues at home, when you are shooting a wedding or anything for a client. Keep your drama at home and focus on your client.
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Deliver your client’s images on time. When you give a specific timeframe for the final delivery of the product make sure you stick to it.
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Dress appropriately. No one wants to see your buttcrack, underwear showing, or your cleavage hanging out. If you are photographing a wedding don’t pitch up in dirty jeans and nasty shoes.
Being professional doesn’t just mean rocking up with the best camera. Respecting your gear and client and conducting yourself as a professional is detrimental to receive good reviews and future business.