If you are a wedding and/or event photographer, then you understand the essential role second and third shooters play. While we focus on capturing moments from one angle, they cover alternate angles and more importantly, detail shots. However, the question arises: do the images belong to us, the primary photographers, or to the second shooters? … Read more
For those who are looking to step foot into the professional realm of photography (or those who are already there), you may start to realize that you can’t be everywhere at once. And even if you think you can, there are inevitably moments that you will miss. By photographing a wedding solo you could be … Read more
Finding a good second shooter is not always easy. Here’s why you need a second, and where to look for the awesome ones.
This article is a continuation of our Second Shooter Training for Lin and Jirsa Photography, Los Angeles. In previous articles, we’ve covered the following: Groom and Groomsmen Preparation First Look Couples Session Now we move on to the Ceremony, the most important part of the entire day. As with all of these training guides, we … Read more
This article is for photographers, both professional and aspiring, who shoot weddings and events as a team. Being a 2nd shooter or a team photographer can be a great full-time, part-time, or spare-time job, but only if you position yourself correctly in the business so that it is consistent and profitable. These nine tips will help you be the best 2nd shooter you can be!
Here are seven tips you can use in the field and in the studio to lock in an airtight backup process and even earn points with your clients and fellow vendors along the way.
At the beginning of 2017, Panasonic announced the GH5 and it took the video world by storm. The video powerhouse offered a new 20.3-megapixel 4/3 type sensor, 5-Axis Dual I.S. with up to 5 stops of compensation, and internal 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 recording. Over the course of the year, the camera only became better via … Read more
Choosing the right tool for the job.
We love chatting with other wedding photographers about their gear, and while we wouldn’t describe ourselves as necessarily gear crazy, we do love to share our experiences with our friends and colleagues. For example, we’re always raving about our Nikon D750s; however, we rarely talk about our Polaroid Sun 660 even though it’s never far from our side, … Read more
It’s inexpensive, it works on both Mac and Windows, and dead easy to use. If you want to boost productivity for cheap, this is a great option.
So, you are thinking about getting a Fuji, or you already have one and you want to know what sort of accessories you should be looking into. Great! I’ve got you covered.
By popular request, we’re providing you with a Free Photography Contract. It’s written primarily as a wedding photographer contract, but it can be used as an event photography contract as well. It’s modified from the contract we use in our photography studio, Lin and Jirsa, Wedding Photographers in Los Angeles, so there are going to … Read more
