Your First Studio with Craig LaMere
When I decided I wanted to do studio stuff with artificial lighting, I turned my home theater room into my first little makeshift studio. I had two constant lights and a white sheet for a drop.
When I decided I wanted to do studio stuff with artificial lighting, I turned my home theater room into my first little makeshift studio. I had two constant lights and a white sheet for a drop.
While many photographers find success in specializing, I’m a firm believer in diversity in your skill set and target audience. Diversity is one of the most important building blocks in helping you level out the peaks and valleys in your business.
Owning your own photography studio is one of the best things there is. You get to make your own hours, be your own boss, live your life the way you want. Right? Then why do so many of us have trouble leaving the studio?
As business owners who are also creative artists, we are easily burned out. The mundane tasks of running a business seem to suck the creativity right out of us. Yes, we get to do what we love. But we also have to run a business. So how do we stay inspired?
#12 Monopod. For our weddings, this is our most-used tool. It’s easy to carry around and get quick video shots with on the fly. You miss fewer moments using a monopod. Over the years, we have filmed with about 10 different ones.
Going to the dentist is one of the most dreaded experiences in our lives, even though the dentist is providing us necessary care that makes our lives more enjoyable. A family photography session can cause the same level of dread.
I have been shooting high school seniors my whole career, which started about six years ago. When I began, I was still coaching high school football, and my first clients were my players.
Any photographer can set up and shoot a concept session, but sessions don’t guarantee referrals or produce clients who actually book a senior session. Why is that?
What is an extreme senior shoot? For our studio, it means photographing a senior with a unique style and feel. The focus can be athletics, vehicles, instruments, hunting, inspirational, etc. There’s usually intense light that adds a dramatic appeal to the overall concept.
It’s senior month here at Shutter Magazine, so it’s time to get your butts in gear if you are going to have any success this year. For this month’s cover, we tapped into the always beautiful Maddi.