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Secrets to Success on Location - part 3 of 1 2 3 4

by Craig Minielly Published 01/08/2012

Other questions might include - what is the ambient light like when the subject prefers to shoot, what equipment is practical for the setting, what time is available and what style are you striving for...generally, you should be thinking of a good/better/best approach to every session, where 'Good' is what your client is asking for, and 'Best' is where you get to say you nailed it and brought home a real winner. Overcomplicating the session by aiming for 'Best' and ignoring 'Good' can lead to frustration and disappointment. Planning only for Good might seem safe at first, but likely unfulfilling in the long run, and not likely to build your reputation as being better than your competition.

So how should you approach planning your session to be a success?

Step 1 - Decide on style of location - Does it need to be easy to access from the car, strategic for posing set-ups, easy to provide a variety of different shot possibilities and angles, private for distractions and subject to changing light conditions during the day?

Step 2 - What flexibility do you have with your client - as far as comfort for styling and mobility, ideal/practical fashion options for clothing, and, of course - what time (to shoot) is available of your subject and of your personal budget (monetarily and professionally)?

Step 3 - Plan your equipment to best address the answers and considerations derived from steps one and two. Then back-up your gear appropriately and professionally.

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