Photo Shoot Tag Along

Last night, I had the privilege of tagging along for a photo shoot with my cousin Diandra Ann Photography. She was up in Portland visiting family and booked a shoot while here. I had known she was planning on shooting while up here, so I asked if I could see what she does and how she shoots. What a better way to learn then to watch a pro work!

My role for the night was chauffeur and location scout since both Diandra and her client, Sarah of Yellow Eleven Photography, were from out of town. We wound through country roads stopping occasionally at a spot that stuck out to Diandra.

5 Things I Learned

I was able to shoot a little while Diandra was at work, but I did a whole lot of listening, watching, and learning.

I’m afraid that I am going to get into people’s personal space, but when you are shooting people it’s okay.
Being able to give good direction makes a world of difference. This is something that Diandra excelled at.
Show people what to do, don’t just tell them.
It’s okay if a setting/position doesn’t work. Move on.
I undershoot. It’s okay for me to shoot a little more and sort it out later.