Being a photographer is being an orchestrator of one's memories and images. You are saving or enhancing a moment in time. Whether you are doing head shots, wedding photography or class pictures as your specialty, a photography studio is a place where one should always have a smile, professional demeanor and a sense of humor about all the quirks of the trade. Yes, babies will cry in the middle of a shoot. People will sneeze. Children will refuse to smile on class picture day.
Instructions
- 1
Take a look at all the staff of the studio. Make sure that all people hired know what is expected in clear terms. it's dreadful to be reprimanded when a rule did not exist for the offense. It's best to establish early on what your expectations are. Even if you are taking over the management of an operating studio, be aware and clear on who you are and what you expect. You will find that you will be respected and accepted if you are clear, honest and up front.
2Be respectful. The golden rule is more than a necessity when running a photography studio. This applies to the photographers, staff and customers. Look at things from each person's perspective. You need to be careful so that others do not take advantage of this kindness, but it must be present to be successful.
3Keep all equipment clean, current and up-to-date. A photographer must always have back-ups on batteries, stands and reflectors. It's better to lose money on back-ups than to lose hundreds of dollars (and word of mouth advertisement).
4Jump in to do the hard work when it gets busy. Perhaps you think that cleaning a bathroom or following a photographer with a reflector is beneath you, but it's important that you do those things. Know all the terminology and ways of working within the studio. This is something one should be able to do in order to successfully run the studio. You must be a jack of all trades when it comes to picture taking.
5Do what it takes to make the customer happy within reason. Some people go to a business looking for trouble and to get something for nothing. This should be looked out for, but most generally want the experience to be a positive one. If something happens that mars the experience, listen to the concerns of the customer. Always ask your employee for his side if it is customer service-related. Do what it takes to repair the damage that has been done in the eyes of the customer.
6Be quick and careful if something terrible happens. Discovering that someone's wedding photographs have been destroyed would be a catastrophe. If something major happens that messes up a shoot--big or small--do more than issue a refund. Issue a huge apology in terms of free future services or other term of apology. Gift certificates may work. Go the extra mile to fix the problem. Customers that are unsatisfied tell many more people than those who are satisfied.
7Double check at two levels before each and every shoot. Make sure the photographer double checks. Do so as well. This goes a long way towards creating a great shoot.
8Have two types of cameras if possible. It can be a customer's choice for small shoots, but both should be used on major projects. This will help prevent complete catastrophes in the case of an error with film or digital development.
Being a photographer is being an orchestrator of one's memories and images. You are saving or enhancing a moment in time. Whether you are doing head shots, wedding photography or class pictures as your specialty, a photography studio is a place where one should always have a smile, professional demeanor and a sense of humor about all the quirks of the trade. Yes, babies will cry in the middle of a shoot. People will sneeze. Children will refuse to smile on class picture day.
Instructions
- 1
Take a look at all the staff of the studio. Make sure that all people hired know what is expected in clear terms. it's dreadful to be reprimanded when a rule did not exist for the offense. It's best to establish early on what your expectations are. Even if you are taking over the management of an operating studio, be aware and clear on who you are and what you expect. You will find that you will be respected and accepted if you are clear, honest and up front.
2Be respectful. The golden rule is more than a necessity when running a photography studio. This applies to the photographers, staff and customers. Look at things from each person's perspective. You need to be careful so that others do not take advantage of this kindness, but it must be present to be successful.
3Keep all equipment clean, current and up-to-date. A photographer must always have back-ups on batteries, stands and reflectors. It's better to lose money on back-ups than to lose hundreds of dollars (and word of mouth advertisement).
4Jump in to do the hard work when it gets busy. Perhaps you think that cleaning a bathroom or following a photographer with a reflector is beneath you, but it's important that you do those things. Know all the terminology and ways of working within the studio. This is something one should be able to do in order to successfully run the studio. You must be a jack of all trades when it comes to picture taking.
5Do what it takes to make the customer happy within reason. Some people go to a business looking for trouble and to get something for nothing. This should be looked out for, but most generally want the experience to be a positive one. If something happens that mars the experience, listen to the concerns of the customer. Always ask your employee for his side if it is customer service-related. Do what it takes to repair the damage that has been done in the eyes of the customer.
6Be quick and careful if something terrible happens.
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. Discovering that someone's wedding photographs have been destroyed would be a catastrophe. If something major happens that messes up a shoot--big or small--do more than issue a refund. Issue a huge apology in terms of free future services or other term of apology. Gift certificates may work. Go the extra mile to fix the problem. Customers that are unsatisfied tell many more people than those who are satisfied. 7Double check at two levels before each and every shoot. Make sure the photographer double checks. Do so as well. This goes a long way towards creating a great shoot.
8Have two types of cameras if possible. It can be a customer's choice for small shoots, but both should be used on major projects. This will help prevent complete catastrophes in the case of an error with film or digital development.
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