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The word passion has become a real marketing buzzword, a way for companies to say “we actually enjoy selling stuff to you. How great are we?!”
What I find kind of upsetting is that the true meaning of the word has been lost. It has been devalued by over use, and I don’t think people always understand the meaning of true dedication and passion, and the difference it makes.
I’ve written this post, so that my readers and clients know what I mean when I say I am truly and totally passionate about photography.
Being wholly and truthfully passionate about something is one of the strongest, most positive emotions a person can have. Regardless of what it is that you are passionate about, whether it is music, football or photography, it is a really big deal.
When someone asks me a question about photography, I find it hard to stop talking. People who have met me will testify, that my eyes light up, I start grinning like an idiot and just keep talking and talking and talking.
Sometimes, when things go wrong, or I’m having a low period where nothing seems to work right, it doesn’t bother me in the slightest. If anything, my passion makes me want to keep on going, twice as hard, twice as fast, and to be 10 times better than I was the time before.
It doesn’t matter if I’m tired, cold, in the pouring rain at 4am, I will be there with smile on my face and a camera in my hand, because photography is my passion, through and through.
And the most awesome thing is that by combining my passion with my business, provides me with a seemingly unlimited source of energy because doing what I love is never a chore, and never feels like hard work.…
1. Be Yourself
Out of all of the photographers in your area, out of all of your competition, it is you that the couple have contacted, it is you that they want to meet and talk to. Therefore, don’t put on a front; don’t pretend to be something you are not. You just have to be yourself, which is why it’s important that your brand and website reflect who you are as well. How you shoot and edit, is all based around your personality and approach, making you and your work unique. So don’t be afraid. Just be unashamedly, and honestly the brilliant you.
2. Be Prepared
Make sure that you can confidently and fully answer any questions or queries the couple will have. Make sure you know your stuff. They care about what you will be doing and saying on the day to make sure you can deliver on what you promise, ie: amazing images. Scour bridal magazines and blogs for articles like “100 things to ask your wedding photographer” and think about how to best answer any question you might get asked. What happens if you are ill on the day? What if it rains? Do you have insurance? You need to know your stuff through and through, so that you can put the clients mind at ease. And make sure that you know every single word in your contract, as you will probably have to go through and explain each section to the clients and what it means. Finally, don’t forget the common sense things like turning up on time, dressing smartly (but not too smart) and bring lots of business cards and sample albums.
3. Be Interested
You’re photographing the happiest day in someone’s life. It’s exciting. It’s amazing. It’s a privilege that the clients have considered you above anyone else, so make sure your behaviour reflects this.…
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This is the blog of Chris Scuffins, a hardworking, creative photographer from Gloucestershire.
With years of experience in landscape and commercial still life photography, his focus now lies on capturing creative, natural and beautiful fashion and lifestyle portraiture, as well as a fun, relaxed approach to photojournalistic wedding photography.
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