Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Equipment List and Cost (Rik)
A print screen of the list of all the equipment we will need and cost;
Workflow For Studio (Rik Parks)
Workflow for Studio
1) The client contacts us, we take the details such as date and what kind of portrait they would like (Fashion, Family portait, Commerical products etc) We tell them the cost and take a 20% deposit.
2) We set up the studio ready for the shoot leaving at least an hour before the client arrives. Get the make-up artist and props ready if applicable.
3) Take the pictures for the client and make them as comfortable as possible without overdoing it.....
4) Once the shoot has finished send it straight to lightroom and if the client wishes to stay, have them help pick out the photographs they like best. Edit the best on photoshop if need be.
5-1) If the client is still around and has paid the full amount, print the pictures straight off with the Epson 3880 and provide them frames or portfolio book etc.
5-2) If the client hasn't paid on the day, print a contact with a watermark and send it to them. Once they have paid send the prints to them with the portfolio book or frame etc
6) Enjoy our money...
1) The client contacts us, we take the details such as date and what kind of portrait they would like (Fashion, Family portait, Commerical products etc) We tell them the cost and take a 20% deposit.
2) We set up the studio ready for the shoot leaving at least an hour before the client arrives. Get the make-up artist and props ready if applicable.
3) Take the pictures for the client and make them as comfortable as possible without overdoing it.....
4) Once the shoot has finished send it straight to lightroom and if the client wishes to stay, have them help pick out the photographs they like best. Edit the best on photoshop if need be.
5-1) If the client is still around and has paid the full amount, print the pictures straight off with the Epson 3880 and provide them frames or portfolio book etc.
5-2) If the client hasn't paid on the day, print a contact with a watermark and send it to them. Once they have paid send the prints to them with the portfolio book or frame etc
6) Enjoy our money...
Workflow For Weddings (Rik Parks)
Workflow For Weddings
1) Client contacts us with details about the wedding, location and date etc.
We tell the client the base cost and take a deposit of 50%.
2) We check out the location first hand and get an idea for the pictures.
3) Load up the equipment ready for travel. Make sure batteries are charged and do a full inventory check.
4) Appear at the location before all the guests arrive and set up. One of use stays behind to get pictures of the preperation for the wedding if the client wants.
5) Take some candid shots and portraits of the guests and happy couple.
6) When the wedding comes to a close or how ever long the client wanted us for, we head back to the office and begin editing the photographs using lightroom for batch edits and photoshop for extensive editing and certain filter or vignettes the client wants.
7) Print the pictures off using the Epson 3880 and arrange them into the into albums for the client depending on the type of package the client wants.
8) Express deliver the photo's to the client on the date the client asked after recieving full payment.
9) Spend the hard earned money!!!!
1) Client contacts us with details about the wedding, location and date etc.
We tell the client the base cost and take a deposit of 50%.
2) We check out the location first hand and get an idea for the pictures.
3) Load up the equipment ready for travel. Make sure batteries are charged and do a full inventory check.
4) Appear at the location before all the guests arrive and set up. One of use stays behind to get pictures of the preperation for the wedding if the client wants.
5) Take some candid shots and portraits of the guests and happy couple.
6) When the wedding comes to a close or how ever long the client wanted us for, we head back to the office and begin editing the photographs using lightroom for batch edits and photoshop for extensive editing and certain filter or vignettes the client wants.
7) Print the pictures off using the Epson 3880 and arrange them into the into albums for the client depending on the type of package the client wants.
8) Express deliver the photo's to the client on the date the client asked after recieving full payment.
9) Spend the hard earned money!!!!
Monday, 29 March 2010
Friday, 26 March 2010
Studio research .........Emma Holt....
The group wanted to have a Studio,as well as take Wedding Photographs .I decided to have a look at different Photography Studios on the internet and found a small selection ,these are below.............
The above Photograph is taken from wwwSharahoffley.co.uk I love how Sarah as her own Photographs displayed on the walls...........
The images above are all from image1photography.co.uk . I really like the bold vivid colours and the crazy wall paper of the middle image. I feel we could incorporate some of these bold colours in our own Studio.
Rationale Rough ............. .. Emma..
Treasured Moments .................
We are a forward thinking Company ,that are Passionate about Wedding and Portrait Photography.At Treasured Moments we want to capture every detail and Memory of your special day . Candid and Contempry Photography is our speciality and we can taylor our Photography around your individual needs.
We are a team of four experienced Photographers all with degrees in Photography ,working in pairs enables us to fully capture every Candid and Tradional moment .
There are three different levels of Photography to choose from ,to suit different budgets and needs : Bronze ,Silver and Gold ,prices start from £ 1,500 for a Bronze Package.
Based in the North West ,but willing to travel anywhere in the North West and Cumbria ,Treasured Moments can only be the one to choose for your Special day.............
We also have a beautiful studio ,for any family Portraits or Model Portfolios. In our Studio we have a range of Backdrops and Props should you require something different. Prices start from £ 25.00 for a sitting fee.
At Treasured Moments ,your Prints are just as important to us ,we print all our own Photographs on an Epson Printer and use high quality print paper ( PPD Super Premium),top of the range editing softwear enables us to have a quicker turn around and full control of your Photographs.
Are professional attitude and artist flare enables us to come up with imaganitive and creative Portraits, even the Camera equipment we use is just as important to us,Nikon D700 and Nikon D3x - teamed with various Nikor and Sigma Lens ,enables us to keep quailty levels high.
Treasured Moments ,are also members of the AOP, SWPP and RPS.
Why not drop us a line or visit us in our Studio ....................................................................
We are a forward thinking Company ,that are Passionate about Wedding and Portrait Photography.At Treasured Moments we want to capture every detail and Memory of your special day . Candid and Contempry Photography is our speciality and we can taylor our Photography around your individual needs.
We are a team of four experienced Photographers all with degrees in Photography ,working in pairs enables us to fully capture every Candid and Tradional moment .
There are three different levels of Photography to choose from ,to suit different budgets and needs : Bronze ,Silver and Gold ,prices start from £ 1,500 for a Bronze Package.
Based in the North West ,but willing to travel anywhere in the North West and Cumbria ,Treasured Moments can only be the one to choose for your Special day.............
We also have a beautiful studio ,for any family Portraits or Model Portfolios. In our Studio we have a range of Backdrops and Props should you require something different. Prices start from £ 25.00 for a sitting fee.
At Treasured Moments ,your Prints are just as important to us ,we print all our own Photographs on an Epson Printer and use high quality print paper ( PPD Super Premium),top of the range editing softwear enables us to have a quicker turn around and full control of your Photographs.
Are professional attitude and artist flare enables us to come up with imaganitive and creative Portraits, even the Camera equipment we use is just as important to us,Nikon D700 and Nikon D3x - teamed with various Nikor and Sigma Lens ,enables us to keep quailty levels high.
Treasured Moments ,are also members of the AOP, SWPP and RPS.
Why not drop us a line or visit us in our Studio ....................................................................
Saturday, 20 March 2010
Minutes for Meeting......9th March......Emma.....
Below are the minutes for the group meeting on the 9th March..........
The above minutes were originaly wrote up in note form by myself,I have then gone and checked them and typed them up .............
Minutes 23rd Feb........Emma.......
Below is a copy of the Meetings minutes taken from 23rd Febuary............
The original minutes were wrote in note form by Sam, I have checked them and added my own notes to the finshed typed-up Minutes..........
3rd Meeting agenda ....9th March.....Emma.
Below is the Agenda for the third group meeting.......(9th March).
I am still trying to improve the Agenda,as I have said on previous posts,this is all extreamly new to me and I hope I am going in the right direction !
Friday, 19 March 2010
2nd Agenda ........22nd Feb....Emma.
Below is the Agenda from the groups second meeting........
on John's recommendation ,I have tried to put more detail into the Agenda and more discussion points.I also gave a time slot for each person to discuss their work and ideas.
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Minutes........Business Manager Emma......
Below are the Minutes typed up from the first meeting..............9th Feb........
These were the first set of Minutes taken from the meeting on the 9th Feb. These were orignally written in note from by Richard and typed and checked by myself. I have never wrote up Minutes before ,so I know this is a new and different area for me . I hope to work on this and do more detailed Minutes in the future.
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Equipment-Lenses-Portrait (Rik Parks)
For a good portrait lens we needed something small so we could quickly pop the lens on and get some of the guests, either during or in preparation of the wedding. It still needed to be a quality lens though because we want the quality to mach the D3's and D700's.
For this lens I chose;
Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon Fit lens
It is a small quiet prime lens ideal for portraits. Because of its size it could quite easily fit into a photographers pocket and be ready to shoot whenever needed.
For this lens I chose;
Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon Fit lens
It is a small quiet prime lens ideal for portraits. Because of its size it could quite easily fit into a photographers pocket and be ready to shoot whenever needed.
The cheapest I found the lens was £366.99
Equipment-Lenses-Telephoto (Rik Parks)
For our business we will be taking candid shots of both people and landscapes. I have looked into good quality lenses which will produce pictures to the quality of the D3 and D700 at an affordable price. I came up with a telephoto lens and a small portrait lens.
This is the telephoto lens;
Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G AF-S DX ED VR II Lens
I chose this lens because it is a high quality telephoto lens which will fit the D700 and the D3. We can use it to zoom in on the happy couple or wedding guests without disturbing them. This will be great for taking a candid photo.
This is the telephoto lens;
Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G AF-S DX ED VR II Lens
I chose this lens because it is a high quality telephoto lens which will fit the D700 and the D3. We can use it to zoom in on the happy couple or wedding guests without disturbing them. This will be great for taking a candid photo.
The cheapest I found this lens was £539.00
Equipment-Camera-Nikon D700 (Rik Parks)
For the camera to use in our business we decided to use 2 Nikon D700's and 2 Nikon D3's.
Nikon D700
The Nikon D700 is a top of the line, mid range DSLR. It has a full frame sensor like the Nikon D3 but is a lot more affordable. The sensors sensitivity ranges from ISO 200-6400 and creates noise free images even at a medium ISO. This will come in handy in case we are moving from indoor locations to outdoor locations during a wedding shoot. Like most Nikon cameras it is built incredibly sturdy and light.
Nikon D700
The Nikon D700 is a top of the line, mid range DSLR. It has a full frame sensor like the Nikon D3 but is a lot more affordable. The sensors sensitivity ranges from ISO 200-6400 and creates noise free images even at a medium ISO. This will come in handy in case we are moving from indoor locations to outdoor locations during a wedding shoot. Like most Nikon cameras it is built incredibly sturdy and light.
The cheapest I have found the Nikon D700 is at £1764.99.
Friday, 5 March 2010
Agenda....1st try....9th Feb /Emma....
This is the first Agenda I managed to do.I used a template off the internet,but on Johns recommendation I have started to look at other Templates that have more information and look a little clearer.....
This was the first time I have ever done an Agenda, so there is plenty room for inprovement ! With the help of fellow students including the help from Kathryn ,I will do a more improved version for the coming meetings.
Written by Emma Holt.
Rationale Research......Emma Holt.
I started doing the Business Rationale by researching various Wedding Photographers........
Below are some that I found on the internet.....
The above was taken from http://www.aandaphotographers.com/. I liked the idea that these Photographers were a married couple and worked in a team ,not that different from our group .They also travel throughout Lancashire and Wales.
The above Rationale was taken from wwwimagethat.co.uk As you can see from the above example Image That Photographers really go in to detail,describing how they take each individual Wedding and cater for the individual client.
The above example was taken from http://www.barrettandcoe.co.uk/ Again working in a team of two Photographers, Brain and Andrew really put the individual first and being part of the "Master Photographers Association " really puts their clients at ease.
Above is another example from A&A Photographers.This section goes into detail about the different packages they offer........
Written by Emma Holt..........
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