Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes images are great way to showcase your talents as a photographer. It is also can be a separate, fun story that can be a nice addition to your photography project. Yes, you have a lot to deal with on a photo shoot. Everyone is looking to you for direction and planning the day's event. Not to mention, you have to set up your lights (or instruct your crew/assistant),while getting your camera ready to capture your first image.

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Pick up your camera while your team is getting ready or prepping your model. I love make-up,even though I do not wear much myself. But the colors, textures, materials they come in and the different tools used make for a great still life image. Move around the team, shooting high and low. Look for still lives, action shots or even special moments or interactions between the crew and talent.

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Give yourself and assignment to create a series of images that tells a fun story of what went on during your photo shoot. Be playful and be patient! We all have smartphones and are ready to pose with those camera phones. But shooting with your camera takes patience and skill. Anticipation is key, along with a quick finger on the shutter release, in some cases. Listen for clues to the team's personalities. Help your viewer experience the space you are shooting in with a gorgeous atmosphere photo. Stillness in photography cam be exciting and evoke many different opinions or feelings from your viewer.

©Lisa Ramsay

Location images can also help with post production if you need a reference for a background or use the image as part of your editorial story. A location image can help set the tone of your series or give your viewer a new appreciation of space,color or texture.