To those with no experience of the industry, the life of a photographer is usually supposed to be how the job is often portrayed in films – photographer turns up to a shoot, presses a few buttons on a set that’s ready and waiting for them and then goes out drinking with the models. Of course, things are a lot less glamorous but far more interesting than that! Let’s take a look at an average shoot day in my life, working mainly as a corporate and portrait photographer. It’s possible that I may have taken a little comic licence with this diary. Client rings up or emails requesting a quote to shoot corporate headshots. Being from a large company, this usually means that they will attempt an increasing number of ridiculous sob stories about why they can’t afford to pay more than the price of a cup of coffee. Listen / read idly, whilst providing usual quote at a reasonable price. Wait for client to realize how reasonable price is and duly book shoot in for several weeks time. Client em...
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