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Taking up Photography as a Hobby
Photography, Behind the Scenes, For Photographers Nataliya Lalor 9/16/19 Photography, Behind the Scenes, For Photographers Nataliya Lalor 9/16/19

Taking up Photography as a Hobby

In this article, I offer up advice for anyone who wants to get into photography a bit more seriously, is thinking about investing in their first DSLR (aka, a real camera!), and isn’t quite sure where to start, what they need, or how to generally approach taking up photography as a hobby.

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5 BIGGEST MISTAKES COMPANIES OFTEN MAKE WHEN HIRING A HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER:⁠
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#️⃣4️⃣ NOT MAKING HEADSHOTS A PRIORITY⁠
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I can only imagine how un-important headshots can be to a large, or even small, business. Getting photos for your team, usually
5 BIGGEST MISTAKES COMPANIES OFTEN MAKE WHEN HIRING A HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER:⁠
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#️⃣3️⃣ NOT CONSIDERING THE HUMAN ELEMENT⁠
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The most challenging part of my job isn’t the Studio lighting or the camera setup, it’s interacting with people. G
5 BIGGEST MISTAKES COMPANIES OFTEN MAKE WHEN HIRING A HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER:⁠
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#️⃣2️⃣ TAKING ON ALL THE ORGANIZATION WORK⁠
Tasking a person at the company to do most of the work can easily and quickly overload them. A good photographer will have a p
5 BIGGEST MISTAKES COMPANIES OFTEN MAKE WHEN HIRING A HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER:⁠
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#️⃣1️⃣ LOOKING AT THE PRICE ONLY⁠
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There is a reason why some photographer are cheaper than others. You will definitely be getting LESS if you’re paying less, and
👉 When you work with a photographer, it’s so important to feel comfortable with them. I personally know how tough and vulnerable it is to be in front of the camera, which is why I provide direction and reassurance during every session. ⁠
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📸 DIY VS. PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS 📸⁠
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While it's possible to take a high-quality headshot on your own, there are distinct advantages to investing in a professional photographer:⁠
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🎨 Expertise: A professional headshot photographer understands ligh

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