BUILDING A TEAM

A diverse cast of professionals can participate in a shoot to achieve the artistic and logistical feats required to capture an image. Depending on your goals and the genre of photography you pursue, you may have occasion to work with some or all of the professions listed in the “Team Members” definition in the next section. In some circumstances—for example, in advertising or fashion photography—these people can make or break your photo shoot. Your needs will change with each shoot. Many times I work alone or with one assistant, and sometimes I have 27 people on set among the client, crew, and talent. Having a solid go-to set of people you trust makes a big difference. It allows you the freedom to comfortably delegate the logistical ...

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