This photo shoot was the product my friend Avrielle referring me to a co worker who needed some head shots for a website.
I am used to shooting portraits and being able to use nature and various backgrounds to my photos. I also tend to do some funky editing. The requirements of the head shots were to have neutral backgrounds and mild editing. I knew that I could do it, but it was a bit out of my comfort zone.
Not only due to the type of photo, but I m so used to taking photos of women!!
This would be a man, someone I had never met, and I couldn't use a scenic background......Alas, I am always one to bring on a challenge
I asked Barry to meet near my favorite coffee shop (which is where I always tend to meet people for things!). AS I waited for me I scoped out the area to see where there were some neutral backgrounds. I should have done this pre-shoot, but I am such a day-of type of gal which is kind of a thrill for me. Will the lighting be good? Will I found a good backdrop? What about weather? Most photographers would plan this accordingly. But not I!! I have found in life that things never go as planned so just go with it.....
After scoping out the area, Barry had arrived! He was super nice and I immediately knew we would have a good shoot. I tried to make him feel as comfortable as possible and the session was very lighthearted. We had lots to talk about and found we many things in common! I love making connections like these not only for business but in life.
Connecting with a client helps the session run smoother, and both parties feel more comfortable and at ease which helps the entire flow of the process. I am happy with the results and so is he! I hope to do business with him in the future.
What I learned from this shoot is that I can still get results I am happy with even when I stepout of my comfirt zone :)
XOXO
Karissa
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