Andy Tyler
CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHER
Software and Technology
I learned a bit about film photography at school as an extra-curricular activity. My interest took off when I got my first digital camera. It was 3.3 megapixels and the instant feedback it gave me compared to developing film was a game-changer. I studied IT and business at uni and then started my career working in digital marketing agencies for several years in London and Sydney, Australia. Photography was my hobby. I found myself unhappy with my job at one point, so quit, and took the brave (perhaps foolish) decision to turn my hobby into a career. Starting in photography, I took on any job that came along, be it photos of food, products, people, events, or landscapes. Over time I realized what I enjoyed shooting and what I didn’t enjoy, and what paid well and less well. Corporate photography was where I ended up.
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AM
In the morning I read and reply to my emails.
I’ll plan and pack the necessary gear for my shoot that day.
I always double-check gear for the shoot. I have nightmares about forgetting vital bits of equipment and not being able to do the job in hand.
Travel to the shoot, usually by public transport, but by car or taxi if there is too much equipment to carry by myself.
PM
Arrive at my client’s location ahead of the scheduled time. Do a little walk around to check out the location and decide on the best place(s) to shoot.
I’ll then carry out the photoshoot, before packing up my gear into the same place in my bag that it came from, to ensure I don’t leave anything on site.
I’ll then travel home, before backing up all the RAW images to multiple hard drives.
I’ll then go through the images and copy selects to a new folder. I’ll then import those images into Lightroom and edit them one by one.
- Never stop learning. The moment you think you know everything is the day you start going backwards. There are millions of free tutorials on YouTube and thousands of paid tutorials on sites like CreativeLive.com. Learn new skills and techniques, and then go practice them like mad until they’re second nature.
- Network as much as you can, whether online or IRL. Photographers nowadays are generally a friendly bunch who are willing to share their knowledge. It’s great to have a network of other photographers to whom you can refer work and receive referrals.
- When starting, use your existing network of friends and family to the max. Ask them to tell their friends and colleagues about you and your work. I don’t think you should work for free but you can offer discounted rates to build your portfolio.
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