What I Do When I Return From A Photography Trip

I thought it might be useful to go over the basic workflow I have for dealing with gear and photos after getting back home.

Backup

The very first thing I do is backup the photos and videos. During our trip we ended up taking about 1.5TB worth of photos and videos. Throughout the trip the photos had already been backed up to several portable external hard drives, but when I get back home I transfer everything to our main storage server.

Buying a new camera is a lot of fun, but it’s not always necessary. Here are 6 reasons why you should skip getting a new camera.

Creating your own photographic prints is incredibly rewarding and efficient.

Early on we would waste so much time sending print orders to a professional lab and waiting for the prints to be shipped to us (or us have to go pick them up). By printing at home you can turn around print orders in a fraction of the time. And you’re also able to get better results (since you can make editing adjustments on the fly).

Do You Want Massive Readers for Your Blog Or Post?

Do You Want Massive Readers for Your Blog?
Some new bloggers have recently asked me how to get people to visit their blog. Let me say up front that ‘getting hits’ isn’t everything – there are other reasons to blog than simply to have your thoughts read – for some its more about the process of writing and what is learned along the way, for others its about writing for their family and friends. I guess it comes down to priorities.
Having said that – most bloggers deep down must have some desire to have people read what they write – if not why not just keep a private diary on your computer?
So, hits are not everything, but having people read your blog is part of the deal – so how do you get them there?

BEFORE YOUR CALL A PHOTOGRAPHER TO SHOOT YOUR WEDDING

The way you feel about yourself after your weeding day is largely dependent on the Wedding Film and Photo Book you watch.

Below are lists of essential questions to ask your Event Image Maker before deciding to book.
• May I see your portfolio? His/her portfolio will give you a clear picture of her expertise with different kinds of shoots. You can ask to see the before and after photos if they do not make that available. This gives you an idea of what you’ll get on your big day.

• Are you active on social media? This seems trivial, but any image maker that takes their job serious should have a social media following or a blog.

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Hi, I am Thompson! I’m a photographer. I’m absolute passionate with photography and business and enjoy sharing it with great folks like yourself. When I am not writing or shooting, you can find me eating, hanging out and talking with great people.

Yes, at this point I’m coming again to set a pace and also do few important things that will change the aspect of you camera operation. Trust me I will do exactly.

Once the deal is signed I do research

How To Drive Massive Traffic To Your Site/Blog.

What I want to show you is not a rocket science but the strategy I have taken into consideration over my blogging time, that has really enabled me to drive traffic to my blog.

Do you really need traffic to you Blog? carefully read the contents of this article lines by lines so that you will not miss any step. You do not need a qualification as an SEO expert before you can do what I want to show you now. Any beginner blogger who is a photographer should be capable to do these things to drive audience to his blog.

This strategy may cost you $0 , but your time, dedication and patience is what you need.

ON THE WEDDING DAY - Photographers' tips

THE BE-YOU-TIFUL DAY

"When I was younger I hated caterpillars but as I grew up to an adult, I love the butterflies. I guess that is why I really love her very much. She gives me butterfly.

Sometime what I see right in front of my eye through my lens all the time I shot or film a beautiful wedding event. All what it takes is that 1st brave move and an open heart to see what would be possible!"

"Your vibe attracts your tribe. They are both raw, uninhibited and passionate. Both illuminating their own worlds unaware of each other's existence till the day he says I do, love fills the room, joy and excitement spring... Yes all this happens in a wedding event."

GUIDE TO A DSLR CAMERA – For Beginners

I hope you know that everyone with a DSLR is not really a photographer.

Gone are those days when you could snap photos with your phone and use them to do your blog posts. If you are really familiar with the blogging world this days, chances are that you have come seen some bloggers using professional photo for their content. Nowadays, People invest on high quality camera gadget to shoot photos for their blogs post and personal businesses, so in this case, it is vital than ever to get a gorgeous photos.

Everyone with a DSLR is not really a photographer. There is a lots to photography than just handling a high quality camera and equipment. You can really do a lot of great things if you take time learn how to use your camera in the exact way. So if you have spent money in a DSLR or plan to invest in it, here is a novice’s guide to help you get started immediately:

DEAR PHOTOGRAPHER (PART 3)

Inspiration comes from EVERYWHERE....

Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence. Count your blessings.

Photographers are part time comedians and full time entrepreneur. They have a gift/passion that they want the world to invest in and pay what they think it is worth but will turn around and low ball a gifted/passionate photographer entrepreneur on shooting marketing materials for their brand. How funny is that?! Don't haggle me son and stop being cheap. I pray that your clients aren't cheap either.

If a woman sends you nudes picture it means 1 of 2 things... Eithe

Yea! I am Thompson, I have a lot of experiences in event shooting, Experience has thought me a lot of lesson and I've expose myself to many event in Nigerian which many of them are; weddings, engagements, burials , birthday party, pageantry but today I want to show you some basic things you have to know if you are thinking of making that wonderful Nigerian lady a happy woman.

Many of us know the various hitches relationships suffer before they finally grow to the stage where proposals are being finished with engagements and wedding preparations party in view. As a matter of fact, many couples do not even make it to that height before the whole thing comes crashing.

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GRADUATE (2)

Hey! Congratulation for following in this second article, I’m here again to tell you those basic things you have to know before you graduate from school, if you haven’t read the first article on “5 THINGS YOUNEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GRADUATE” then click HERE to read it now before you can continue with this. I can authoritatively tell you that this article is for you. Education is not only learning to read and write but also learning to do.

When I meet some of my mate , they ask me young man, how do you manage to do it. I told them the same thing I’m about to tell you now.

What is that thing?

Making Money Motivates Me (MMMM)

As my boss will always say if there is any thing that motivates him is "Making Money"

As for me there is almost no better motivation out there than make money or should I say making more money. I'm not saying making money will make you happy or money is the most vital thing in life. Far be it. To be sincere with you money has nothing to do with watches, or fancy clothes or cars.

To make money means to have financial security, and it also means freedom in the choices and being able to live that life the way you want it.

Making money legitimately is what motivate me.

BRAND, PROFESSIONAL LOGOS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS

Professional Photography Logo

A Logo, Symbol, Sign, or Emblem are for Identification of your company and it also affects the success of the company. getting a recognizable brand represent the real motto of the company & creating of creative logo helps the company to focus on achieving its goal. Over the period of time, logo helps the client to identify the brand and communicate with the objectives of the organization. Logos are the great identity of the company, It’s like a Signature to a company and they should stand out on the plain background to grab the attention of the costumers. Logos helps to express the message and aim of the Business or Organization ; as such, they are not created anyhow or overnight.

WIKIPEDIA TALK ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY

I completely love what I do and I also love how people feel about it, the word for today is for you to lean it in the Wikipedia way. do you have any image capture device and you don’t know where to start?

well here are a some Wikipedia publication about photography that will help you go through a professional and a technical understanding of photography, as it will provide you with some insight and inspiration.

7 SIMPLE STEPS ON HOW TO SELL YOUR PHOTOS AND GRAPHICS DESIGNS ONLINE AND MAKE MONEY

Its a lie Facebook will never pay you for posting your beautiful photos there, but it will help you promote it. That's all.

Are you beautiful or handsome or you like taking photos as a photographer or you are a graphic photo designer? then I can authoritatively tells you that you can Making Money Selling Photos and your graphics.

With the help of the internet, specifically istock and selling photos agencies can collect you your pictures and sell it for you. You can sell your photos as long as you meet the quality standards and their terms and conditions set by your online stock-photo agencies.

HOW DO YOU SELL YOUR PHOTOS ONLINE

Steps 1
Make sure you are the rightful owner of the photo or graphics design, or you have gotten the permission to commercialize it. To avoid copyright.

REGISTER FOR JAMB EXAMINATION THIS YEAR

WHY YOU NEED TO REGISTER JAMB THIS YEAR – Photographers’ Tips

JAMB Registration And Subjects Combination For Art Students.

If you are a business-person and/or photographer, your education will never stop. Once you committed to life-long learning, the sky is never the limit!

If you are not a graduate, your skill may not be so respected is you are not lettered

Education have always, and will always be one of the great ways to guide and develop your personal life.

Photographer that stop learning, stop growing. Education will enhances your career and destiny. Get educated, get live dear photographer.

Pick up JAMB form today, sit for the exams and gain admission into high institution of your choice.

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GRADUATE (Part 1)

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GRADUATE (1)

If you ever thought of entering school and graduating with good grades and obtain a certificate, then I can authoritatively tell you that this book is for you. Education is not only learning to read and write but also learning to do.

Education is not our destiny, but it's enhances our destiny. Everybody want to go to school, everybody want to be a graduate, every graduate want to be a professor.

Life is in stages. A wise man said if you want to climb a staircase, you don't need to see the top, just take a step by step and you will get to the top.

This book you carry in your hand is not a mistake but a timely tool to inspire you into the world of academic success.

I will make you see education in any form as an opportunity to develop yourself. Education is not only in the University, but the everyday experience you find to invest in your mind.

MAKE MORE MONEY BLOGGING AS PHOTOGRAPHER

Why do you need a Blog/Website?

Hopefully by now it’s pretty clear that the answer to that question may be a reverberative yes, however I’ll sum it over here.

I started this photography and business blog not quite long by the help of my boss, the owner of make money online in Nigeria, he told me son, I have made so money online, and you have a good niche, why not take up a blogging skill to

PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

This camera training is so important to armature photographers.

I will take you through absolute novice level and work you through professional level trust me. you will later thanks me for showing you this

The knowledge I gained made me really understand that the camera settings better and the effect on the image subject

The instructor’s passion for photography comes through even when talking about the technical aspects of camera operation.” –Kathy Westfall

DEAR PHOTOGRAPHER (1) - Thompson said it.

DEAR PHOTOGRAPHER

I don't know why I want to tell a complete stranger like you, but whatever is the case don't forget this between your lens and your subject

Photography is a big time business, guard it will all your heart.

Dear photographer,

1) GET OUT OF HER DM'S...
If she has not responded, that means that she is not interested. Trust me.... She really saw your message son.

At this moment you are reading this article I'm really excited in my spirit, I'm linking to the top photographers in Nigeria and their niches.

Many years ago photographers were seen as street boys who don't have jobs but today their are the ones on top of the games...
They make and keep memories of events, as such their own memories has to be kept and treasured.

I became a photographer because of the way and style it give to life, I derive joy from the images I shot, photography is passion and also its a big business .
Let's celebrate passion and talent in the media and photography field.

Some of the photographers specialize on event shot, celebrity shots, others do photo-journalism, they travel to locations to take nature shot just the way it is.

8 SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE MONEY AS A STUDENT IN NIGERIA
Hi, I am Thompson, follow me carefully, I’m going to show you some simple things you’ve been watching in movies and dreaming about, yes I will change your mind and make you creative in 5 minutes, and you will begin to see it happen in your life as a student in Nigerian Institution , yes I can do it, my name is Thompson, I’m an idea guy.

BEFORE THE WEDDING DAY - Photography Tips

I really LOVE what I do and I love how it makes people feel...

I have been in the business of covering event for the past 10years,especially wedding event.

To be the only official photographer for an event especially wedding event is something so exciting especially when you understand your equipment, develop your skills and have experience of such event. I have come to a point that I don’t just go to cover an event but I go to have fun covering it.

HOW TO OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

DISCOUNTS DAMAGING YOUR BUSINESS?

Hi, i am Thompson, an idea guy and a photographer. When i stated practicing my photo business as a wedding and portrait photography i was patronized by my family and friends, but you know what it was on a discount for them to happily support my business.

What that a good one?

The Problem

HOW TO BRAND YOURSELF AND YOUR PHOTO BUSINESS IN NIGERIA

WHERE ARE YOU?

Hi, I am Thompson, today, I have a simple thing TO DO for you.
If, at this moment, you do not have plan for location of your photography business clearly marked on your blog or website, please go and change that RIGHT NOW.

If you are lucky, and take all your shoots from one country to the other, and the city you are living does not affect where your businesses come from, then just go right ahead and have it that way. And then communicate to me how you did it.
But, if you are like some photographers, and shoot most of your work in your city, you have to let your immediate client and potential once to know where you are actually located.

"Education isn't our destiny but it enhances our destiny."
But wen it not properly related to, it frustrates destiny.

If you should be given N1,000,000 to start what you learned in school, do you have the idea of the opportunities, the strategies and what it will take if in the long run it doesn't work? This idea can only come from the masters not just lecturers.

Friend, school life is far far different from real world, Robert Kiyosaki and I can tell you more.
If we were thought the principle of success in our field of endeavours our country will not experience the underemployment rate we are facing now.

Why You Should Have A Photo Of Yourself

*Personal Branding

I am Thompson, I so much believe in personalizing business. Few days ago me and some friends where in the office discussing about personal branding, that its vital to your business, we live in a world where faceless mammoth corporations that you can’t really compete with on price. What is a small business owner to do??

One of the greatest things I’ve discovered over this years is how to say a big No.

It sounds simple enough Right?, but based on some of the response
I have received in my business so far, I think it might be a difficult issue that a lot of photographers are facing. I thought I should share some of my own experiences saying no might help some photographers in similar situations.

LIMITATIONS OF PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS (2)

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Suffice to say as businesses grow and expand, there is need to afford good employees to run its business processes. For instance, you attribute your success story in business to the quality of your employees. It is therefore pertinent for every business owners to maintain a significant budget for their human capital and to hire the right people

Hi I am Thompson i have been in the business of photography for many years i have seen the left and right of the business, and I can authoritatively tells you that photography is a big time business if you know how to run it.
the reason of this website is to inform people like you on the dos and don’ts of photography business.
Have you said no to anything lately that’s made you or your photography business stronger?

Hahahahahah, seriously! I love to photograph people smiling or laughing because I laugh shooting . It’s such a happy, super unguarded moment that, if shot it well, can put on a real smile on your face over years to come to come. But shooting people laughing isn’t as straightforward as you think. It takes a little steps to do it really well. Here is the story.

HOW TO SNAP BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS WITH YOUR SMART PHONE NOW

Do want to take beautiful photos, like, RIGHT NOW?

If Yes! open your camera let’s do simple practical now.

Get that beautiful photos with your smart phone camera today.

3 PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SUCCESS

Do you know what? i have failed before in the process of looking for success, i choose to succeed in my business as a photographer, an idea guy, a graphics designer, an author and entrepreneur.

There are stories of individuals who had huge potentials but never lived up to expectation.

Enough capital (Money) is one of the vital elements required for success of starting A Photography Business IN Nigeria . Money is not only required for the startup of the business but it is also essential for staying in business begins to make profits. Therefore, to play down the place of finance in business success is tantamount to planning for business failure.

The working capital is very fundamental to the existence of a fresh business until the business begins to yield profits.

Hey there! I am Thompson I’m super excited to meet you!! Wanna know more about this site, and me, and what it all means for you? Then I can tell you that you’ve come to the right page! Carry on!

Sure, I am an Idea Guy, a Photographer,

"Heeeyyyyy baby, look me over here!! See my curling hands, my big foolish smile, my arms pin wheeling in the air? That means you are on camera" Some how, the little baby never quite gets the message straight,

I have tried it all. Begging them. Asking them politely. enticing them with some candy.

Ok! confession.

At First Glance

At first glance you think it is a black man with a gun in his hand aimed and ready to fire.

This picture was taken in front of the Tate Modern Art Museum in London. At closer inspection you realize that it is not a gun, but a video camera. The intense and aggressive picture forces me to re-evaluate our assumptions and teaches us to counteract pessimistic stereotypes.

The Way I Travel Was Changed By Facebook Images

Before I close my laptop let me intimate you about what Facebook can do to my touring.

Some evening in 2015, I sign in to Facebook to return to some friends messages. The first thing that impress my eyes was this amazing picture of an Australian friend basking in Vietnam’s sun with the landscape of Ha Long Bay. It never occur to me that Vietnam was that wonderful and beautiful and as soon as she updated me enough information about her holiday, I booked over a month’s long holiday to Thailand, Laos,

PREPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW (2)

TURNING YOUR PHOTO SKILLS INTO MONEY

TURNING YOUR PHOTO SKILLS INTO MONEY

Hi, I am Thompson, I love this post so much with passion in my heart, because this is where my strength is, turning potentials into profitability. Turning creativity into something profitable is not common. Although many have talent, only a few can transform it to something tangible. However, being true to ourselves, we continue to pursue our inmate desire and realize our potential. For instance, there are a lot of keyboard players around, there good guys you have the passion to snap that wonderful shot,

HOW CAN YOU SUCCEED IN PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS

HOW CAN YOU SUCCEED IN PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS?

Experience accumulated from those who had succeeded in your intending line of business may provide the laws required to succeed in that business. As a result, there is need for some kind of apprenticeship before you set out to start your business. This will spare you the trials and errors which characterize most businesses.

HOW TO GROW YOUR MONEY

HOW TO GROW YOUR MONEY

My desire is to make more money this year, don’t scold me yet because I know you also Need it.
The desire of everyone is to become financially free , to be able to afford all the good things of life. Apart from the air that we breath, this quest perhaps makes money one of the most important parts of our daily activities. Money solves majority of your daily problems, which include fueling your car, buying a healthy lunch, paying your water bill and much more.

PREPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW (1)

Do you know that millions of people are waiting for the same position you are looking for but what i can tell you is that when you are confident of what you know, the job may be your but let’s examine some fundamental questions your employer would ask you.
In this particular post, i shall attempt to provide people who are searching for a job or preparing for a job interview with some basic background interview question tips. No matter how much experience you have accumulated, attending a job interview can be a daunting task.

HOW TO GET CUSTOMERS IN 2017

Customer are everywhere, new ones emerge every day. As a matter of fact getting better customer is better said than done, for you to break into the labour market and get customer you need trusted, sacrifice and value.

But do you know that you may have little knowledge of what you are doing but you have a network that amounts to millions. That’s how I started, I didn’t have good knowledge of photography but the photo business is what I’m good at, how?

BEFORE YOU SHOOT AN EVENT

To be the only official photographer for and event is something so exciting especially when you understand your equipment, develop your skills and have experience of such event. I have come to a point that I don’t just go to cover an event but I go to have fun covering it. At the end of the day they will pay me for it for covering the event.

STARTING A PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS IN NIGERIA

I will not show you the distance I will take you there, I will not only show you how to start I will start it for you, is that not what you want?

Starting photography business in Nigeria is hard, it has many pitfalls and few opportunities.

If you are brave and reading to start this business, I will recommend you to read on 5 things before you become a professional photographer.

So many time my friends will ask me, how did you start you photography business, what does it involved?

Photography business is a big-time business,

How to Bargain Your First Paid Photography Business

As new in the industry there are few things you have to do to impress your clients.

So you’re in the process of negotiating your first paid photography engagement – congrats! Making the move from being a hobbyist to a paid photographer is easier than you might think, but it does require some know-how, especially when it comes to nailing down the details. Here’s an overview of how to get started talking with a prospective photography client.

Understand the Opportunity

In all likelihood, your prospective client reached out to you with a simple one or two sentence email that sounds something like this:

Hi!

I need a photographer on ____ to take photos of ____. Are you available? What’s your rate?

Thanks!

The point is that most photography clients, even those who work with photographers on a regular basis, aren’t going to offer a lot of details when they first contact you. It’s up to you to ask the right questions to get all of the information you need to decide if you even want to do the shoot.

These questions are all related to understanding the scope of the client’s needs, and they may vary according to the type of photography. Examples of questions to ask include:

Where is the photo shoot being held?

This question is important for determining if a location has already been selected by the client, or if they’re looking for ideas or input from you. Either way, you will definitely want to know how much travel or commute time will be involved on your end, and if you should charge extra for it. Typically, I add on a per-mile rate if I must travel more than 50 miles round trip to a photo shoot.

How many people will be involved in the shoot?

You might adjust this question according to the type of photo shoot you’re being asked about, but it’s still important to get a sense of scale. If it’s an event or portrait session, you need to know how many people you’ll need to photograph. Likewise, if it’s a food or product shoot, knowing how many dishes or products are involved will help you prepare and quote on the job.

Depending on the scale of the shoot, you may need to bring in a second shooter, photography assistant, or even rent extra gear.

Approximately how many photos do you want?

More often than not, the client won’t have a direct answer to this question. However, it’s essential to at least get a sense of their expectations so you can adjust your shooting style accordingly. Some people prefer seeing a wide range of options, while others just want a handful of images to choose from.

Do you have samples of photo styles you would like to emulate?

Along the lines of understanding client expectations, one of the best ways to do this to get sample photos to see the style they’re looking for. Most clients have images from previous shoots they’ve had done, or maybe even a Pinterest or Instagram account that they admire. Do whatever it takes to understand the style of photography they want (and do NOT want). This will help reduce the chances of producing photos they aren’t happy with.

What’s the intended usage of the photos?

The main reasons for asking this question are two-fold.

First, the answer helps you determine the quality and resolution of photos you should be capturing. If the client intends to make a billboard print, you definitely need to be shooting a maximum quality. Whereas photos intended for social media use can be done at a lower resolution.

Second, the client’s intended use of the photos will also affect the photography rate you charge them, which leads us to the next section.

Get a sense of their budget

Arguably the most challenging aspect to negotiating a photography job is settling on a price that everyone agrees on. To get started, ask the client upfront if they have a budget in mind. Some will and some will not. At the very least, try to get a sense of the budget range with which they are comfortable.

Research other rates

Thanks to the plethora of photography websites out there, it’s easy to do a Google search and find out what others charge for similar photo shoots. Some photographers, especially those who shoot weddings and portraits, will openly state their rates on their portfolio sites. If this tactic doesn’t work, there are also blogs and articles where photography experts openly talk about industry standard rates. Either way, it’s important to come up with a firm photography rate that works for you.

State your rate

After you come up with your photography rate, give it to your client, along with any necessary explanations. As an example, I always have a creative fee that covers the photo shoot itself, plus added fees that vary depending on the shoot. Some sample fees I might add include photo editing time, travel, equipment rental, photo usage (known as licensing fees), and extra fees if the client requires photo delivery on a physical thumb drive or disc.

If you do a discount…

Depending on the circumstances, I might be willing to offer my client a discount or negotiated photography rate. If this happens, I always firmly state my original photography rate so the client understands the full value of my services. I’ll then factor in the adjusted rate as a discount.

Final Steps

After settling on a photography rate, there are two extra steps you should take before you consider your services booked.

Get a contract signed

Take information from the negotiation and draw up a photography contract. Include a price estimate that clearly breaks down your photography rate. Send these documents to your client and ask them to sign and return a copy. This will make sure that both you and your client are clear on what you are agreeing to.

Collect a deposit

This is an optional step that will reduce the odds of your client suddenly canceling. It also helps get some funds in your pocket early since final payment following a photo shoot can take time. I require a 50% deposit, with the remaining balance due within a week after they receive the final photos.

Summary

Without a doubt, negotiating a gig is among the most nerve-wracking parts of venturing into the world of paid photography. As long as you get a proper sense of scope and define your monetary value, negotiation is less challenging.

Do you have any tips or tricks to confidently negotiating a paid photography gig? Let me know in the comments below.