What i was and what i got
posted on 2nd of november, 2011
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Today for some reason i said to look through my portfolio and search to see what photos i've sold more and which not .But doesn't matter that to much because i saw something that i liked more ...i saw sold photos from each session shot i did till now and that thing make me happy.
Before stock i never did photos and today i know i am just a stock photographer ,i don't know if it is a good or bad thing but i can make a live from stock .
Friday i will have a new session shot,all session it is already planning on a paper,my models are ready or getting ready .At each session i have three or more themes ,one it is main subject and the others subjects are secondary .The main subject it is each time different and new ,new for me.
I use to work more with four,five of my models because they already know and understand what i wanna do,they already know whats mean stock and they are good on that.
So i have few advices from all new photographers that want to photograph people:
1) Plan you session shot on a paper very well and talk with the models before shooting about what are you planning to shot
2)Plan on paper what clothes you will use for models and what objects you need for them to have for session
3)Start to photograph with the important subject because later it is possible they to get tired or bored
4)Stay relaxed and have fun with models...makes jokes ,laugh because they will have a natural smile and will be relaxed in photos also.
5)Make little breaks all the time and let them to smoke or drink something
6)If you have new ideas during session shot and you must to change all what you planning before try only few ideas ...because you will lose all session if you not respect the plan.
Sometime i would like to be more artistic than commercial ,to have more editors' choice but i am proud of myself ,anyway because I know what started as a photographer was and where I got today even if my photos are simple.
Three years ago I would not have thought or imagined that today my pictures will be used in newspapers, magazines or websites.Last week i found two local newspapers with my photos in use and of course i make my models happy with those founds:)
And i would like to finish this article with a little advice for all of you ,try to promote your portfolio ...for example participate in the current Assignment each month....i never won the Assignment but i've sold a lot of Assignment photos and i had a good exposure of my portfolio during contest.Or try to promote yourself by writing an article by time to time:)
Best regards
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Tags: advices photos planning session stock
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Comments (57)
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Thank you very much:)
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 30, 2011 |
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Good blog, Nice work !
- posted by
Cammeraydave
on November 29, 2011 |
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Thank you,you got wonderful photos also!
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 29, 2011 |
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Worthy of admiration! Wonderful pictures! Thanks to share!
- posted by
Anhong
on November 29, 2011 |
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Thank you Mailis for your comment,i really appreciate your words!
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 25, 2011 |
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Hey, Gab! You are absolutely fantastic!!! Great portfolio and nothing simple in the boring sense. Your photos are clear and vivid. And models are wonderful. Keep on doing it the way you are doing! Greetings to your team!
- posted by
Maigi
on November 24, 2011 |
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Thank you for reading my blog Zenonk
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 23, 2011 |
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Hehe good promotion ;)
- posted by
Zenonk
on November 22, 2011 |
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Thank you very much Yuritz!Wish you the best!
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 18, 2011 |
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Thanks for sharing your experience in the stock world and congratulations on your milestones and achivements!
- posted by
Yuritz
on November 18, 2011 |
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Thank you Feng Hui :)
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 17, 2011 |
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great story about you,keep up the work!it is very useful to plan work.
- posted by
Fenghui
on November 17, 2011 |
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Thank you very much Arnd. Wish you the best and many sales!
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 16, 2011 |
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carry on with your great work! always good to see that your continous effort does really pay back well for you, congrats!!
cheers
Arnd
- posted by
Fotoarts
on November 15, 2011 |
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Thank you very much Calyx22 for your words!
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 12, 2011 |
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Justmeyo, you've always been an inspiration to me. I think your portfolio is fantastic and I am frequently envious. :) You deserve your success; it's well earned.
- posted by
Calyx22
on November 11, 2011 |
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Thank you Margaret:)
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 10, 2011 |
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A good portfolio... well done :)
- posted by
Margaretanne
on November 10, 2011 |
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Yes they looks relaxed because drink a lot before shooting:))I joke,of course...Thank you very much for your words Carolyne
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 09, 2011 |
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Your portfolio is excellent Gabriel! You've really got a talent for shooting people. Everyone looks relaxed and natural in your shots. Beautiful work! Good luck my friend :)
- posted by
Wildmac
on November 09, 2011 |
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I am proud also to be your friend,Susan:)Thank you!
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 09, 2011 |
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You've done really well, and I'm proud to know you!
- posted by
Noonie
on November 09, 2011 |
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Thank you very much for your message Ingrid:)
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 09, 2011 |
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You have a great portfolio! I'm sure you'll be featured soon or later :)
you will be the next Yuri ;)
- posted by
Titania1980
on November 09, 2011 |
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Thank you
- posted by
Hinnamsaisuy
on November 09, 2011 |
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Thank you also ,Ewapix for your nice words!
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 09, 2011 |
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This is a really nice blog from a very experienced photographer. Interesting and inspiring. Thank you! Ewapix
- posted by
Ewapix
on November 08, 2011 |
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I wish i could be a school of stock Maen:)O will try my best,thank you very much:)
Thank youJdanne for your message!
- posted by
Justmeyo
on November 08, 2011 |
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You are a school in stock photography now Gabriel! Keep up the good work buddy! :)
- posted by
Mani33
on November 08, 2011 |
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Congratulations! And thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
- posted by
Jdanne
on November 08, 2011 |
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Bucharest, RO
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