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Dealing with surprises and unexpected challenges as a photographer


Hello, 
On 13th February, 2018, I had a shoot with Shelby.
She is a beautiful person who is studying fine art and dreaming to go to UK and work in fashion industry. 

1/160sec, F11, ISO200



I remember I met her in front of Roots, downtown, Vancouver about 2 month ago when she was waiting her friends, and I approached to her and asked if you are interested to have shoot in the future, just send me message and let's do it.
By the way, I like to find models on the street in stead of rely on model agencies or groups. 
The reason I like to find models by myself is, first it is good to know what type of people/ styles I want to photograph. And I believe choosing a right person from tons of tons of unlimited people is developing & educating my eyes.  I think this process is important especially when you are beginner.

lighting diagram of 1st Shelby picture.

As I explained in last blog, I like to make plans for the shoot, and analyzing light. So I did these processing as usual and she also sent me some example pictures which she wanted to get, I also shared some ides, and we decided styles.

So our plan was shooting, All black, simple, stylish, focus on beauty of models, and more fashion look photography.




The day comes and I set everything before she came, I was ready.
Phone rang, and she said she arrived at the door.

But she showed up completely different looks. 
So I thought she brought everything in her backpack. But nothing was there. My bad! haha
The problem was my English. She thought I bring every clothes and makeups. 
I expected she bring every clothes, and some props that I asked.

If you encounter similar situations, how do you solve?
You simply give up, and cancel the shoot? Or do the shoot with bad mood?

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First, I apologized my mistakes and explained what was my expectation.
She is a good person, so she never angered me, but at least I disappointed her. 

I was thinking, How could I make her in good mood? or How can I keep her excited mind as same as before encountered problem? If this is the client, how can I make them satisfied and not complain?

Fortunately, I was actually thought about the next shoot with her before that day, and already made files for that shoot. Every time when I have shoot, I spent extra time for planning next shoot and show them that plans before finish the sessions. Showing next plans before they leave, it gives them at least the sense of Photographer cares about model/client, and also they will excited to have next shoot. It's simple, but I believe it is one way to keep your clients calling me back.

Lighting diagram of 2nd Shelby photo.


So, I showed her my "2nd" plan, and we decided to do it. 
At the end of shoot, she said me she wants to have another shoot with me. 
And she already sends me some ideas.

So I think we had good time, and she also happy about the images.
I am also excited to have next shoot with her.

So this blog was about, always good to spend couple extra time for preparing as a photographer.
I hope it helps your shooting.

Thank for reading the blog.
More exciting stuff, I will post every Wednesday.

If you have any questions, feel free to send mail.
hazimemashitekobe@gamil.com































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