lifestyle

THE ADVANTAGES OF BOOKING MULTIPLE PHOTO SHOOTS

THE ADVANTAGES OF BOOKING MULTIPLE PHOTO SHOOTS

When receiving enquiries for outdoor lifestyle shoots, I will often get requests to cover several diverse locations within one single photo session, which would inevitably necessitate a duration of several hours (or longer). I always reply recommending several shorter shoots over one extended one. Here I outline why.

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THE BEST SEASON FOR AN OUTDOOR PHOTO SHOOT

THE BEST SEASON FOR AN OUTDOOR PHOTO SHOOT

Whether business travellers looking to book a headshot session before heading home after attending a conference or wise travellers taking advantage of the off-peak quiet of the capital, I will always receive requests for outdoor photography. Here I'll look at the different times of the year, and how they can affect the dynamic of a photo shoot.

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LIFESTYLE VS PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

LIFESTYLE VS PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

For those looking to book a private outdoor photography session in Paris, as you'll see see from the services I offer, I advertise two main types: Portrait and Lifestyle. These are sometimes confused or simply jumbled together under the umbrella term Photo Shoot. They are however, two very different approaches to photographing people. Here I'll summarise the key differences between the two services and help you decide which one will better correspond to how you want to be photographed.

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WHY IT'S BEST TO ARRANGE PRINTING YOURSELF

WHY IT'S BEST TO ARRANGE PRINTING YOURSELF

A frequently asked question that I receive is if I provide printed photographs. There are several important reasons why I only submit digital image files and leave any arrangements for printing in the hands of my clients. Despite the ease and practicality of having a photographer organise prints for you, generally these advantages are greatly overshadowed by the benefits of getting photographs yourself.

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WHY WALKING PHOTO SHOOTS GET THE BEST RESULTS

WHY WALKING PHOTO SHOOTS GET THE BEST RESULTS

if it’s the quality of the photographs and the enjoyment of the experience that are most important to you; if you want to get the best out of hiring a professional photographer for a private photo shoot, then I recommend you forget the car, and take full advantage of everything a walking photo tour has to offer you…

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WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER?

WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER?

One of the biggest concerns for prospective clients about booking a natural light photo shoot is the weather, or rather the lack of certainty that it will be perfect. There are indeed no guarantees when if comes to the forecast, but what is all-too-often overlooked is the fact that each type of weather has its own unique advantages for photography, especially for photographing people…

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CHOOSING YOUR OUTDOOR LOCATION

CHOOSING YOUR OUTDOOR LOCATION

When private clients are undecided about where they’d like to be photographed around the capital, I’m happy to give all the advice I can. However, so much being down to personal preference, I can’t recommend enough that clients spend a little time doing some research of their own, if only that based on the suggestions I make.

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