PHOTOGRAPHY ARTICLES
Below you will find information and advice related to both the services I advertise and to Paris, the capital city where I am a based and for whose iconic (and endless) venues and public spaces I the receive the vast majority of my bookings. The following articles are based not only on my experience behind the camera, on-the-job, but also on the high volume of client correspondence which is such a common aspect of the work of any independent creative.
The information below is of a very general nature and can apply to any business or private individual considering, researching, or planning any task involving professional photography. This, however, just like my responses to initial enquiries, is merely the first stage: as any of my clients will testify, once my services have been booked, I am meticulous in both asking and responding to all questions concerning the coordination and proceedings of each new shoot so as to ensure that, whatever the occasion or requirements, you’ll get the best possible photographs.
GENERAL ADVICE
General information and strong recommandations relating to the choosing of; the hiring of; and the working with a professional photographer, to ensure full satisfaction with both the final result and the whole creative process. By addressing these many not-so-obvious points (which are so often overlooked) you will greatly increase both the ease and efficiency of planning your shoot and ensure that you end up with exactly the deliverables you requested.
BUSINESS GATHERINGS
Advice on how to how to get the best possible coverage for your planned occasion, not only through your choosing and coordinating the media team you’ve hired, but also in your utilisation of the hosting venue; seeing events directly from the perspective in which they’ll be remembered in images, I’m truly in the best position to see what works (and what doesn’t) in terms of layout, lighting, branding elements, animation, catering…etc, all of which will influence your attendees’ level of engagement, which is, above all, what it’s all about.
PORTRAITS
Whether you’re requesting headshots of yourself or organising those of your client, partner or own team, useful pointers and information can always be handy, especially if you’re looking for portraits for a very specific purpose.
LIFESTYLE & OUTDOOR
It’s no surprise that the greatest number of first-time professional photography requests I receive are from private clients visiting the French capital, inspired by the city’s beauty to embark on their first photo shoot. It’s for this reason too that the highest amount of questions I am asked regard my lifestyle and outdoor services. Here I address some of your most commonly asked questions and publish some of my most frequently given advice about getting photographed in Paris.
EXPLORING PARIS
Although I’ve been a permanent resident here for many years, I still remember my initial discovery of the city like yesterday. That’s why I really enjoy hearing visiting clients’ first experiences and impressions as much as I do the life stories of those who, like me, came to the French capital and never manage to leave. Here I share my personal recommendations for exploring Paris, for both first-time visitors and for Parisians.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
I strive to address as many questions as possible relating to the creative services I offer, my profession in general, and my city. If you need additional guidance, I’d be very happy to assist.
contact@brettwalshphotography.com
+33 (0) 6 52 28 23 45
Whilst urgencies can occur when you simply don’t have time to shop around for a creative professional, in most cases, you’ll be planning your photo shoot or event coverage well in advance, so take the time to find out who is right for both you and the task at hand.