023 - Directing A Shoot with Allison Tyler Jones

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Being a good photographer isn’t only determined by your lighting, or the composition of an image. In fact, the most overlooked ability of a photographer might be their ability to successfully direct a portrait session. There are as many different styles of directing as there are photographers. Some directing styles will lead to standard, boring photographs, and others will cause even the most disinterested clients to appear natural and having a great time and, subsequently, walk out of the session with their kids asking when they can come back! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode I’m on my own in the hot seat, and I’m going to share with you some of the most valuable tips and tricks that I have learned through sixteen years in the trenches of portrait photography, all in an effort to help you get those expressions that you’re looking for.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re tired of using the same ideas and can’t stand the thought of doing another portrait session, this episode will be just the creative inspiration you need to make your upcoming shoots smooth and full of fun for everyone involved.  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[01:42] Why you need to be a good director on top of being a good photographer. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[04:17] Descriptions of some of the numerous director profiles (from the “techno weenie” to the “queen of calm.”)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of the “techno-weenie” director profile.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[09:38] How my assistant and I balance each other out during sessions. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[11:30] What you need to do to prepare before your clients arrive for a shoot. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[12:57] My number one goal at the beginning of every photography session I do. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[15:27]