Pre-Shoot Anxiety // Do You Get It Too?
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Something a little different with this one but I also include some "behind the scenes" from a recent "lifestyle, casual" shoot with an NHL team.
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I find
- writing kit list
- having a moodboard for help with inpso, styling, makeup
- like you mention chat to people on set.... maybe the talent waiting to come in next ask them to give the current talent some jokes... get that relaxed vibe
- if budget having assistants, mua etc that you have worked with in past and can bounce ideas/solutions
- shot list from client, so you know delivered and you can then add on maybe shots for own portfolio
- drawing rough lights set ups
- asking for advice from others, or getting a gaffer to handle all the lights so u can focus on talent
- doing some exercise.... shakes off that built up energy and/or chilling to music
Have also had family loss to cancer ... hope you are keeping positive... know its hard to do all the time.
This is fantastic Jon and thanks for the sentiment!
@@QuantzPhoto always happy to pitch in if can share helpful stuff!
My family also has a thing for robins … supposed to be your family looking after u… territorial birds … makes me smile when I see one 👌🏻
I'm a little "anxious" about dropping this video to be honest. Obviously this isn't one I would create to perform for "views" but I do hope it helps some of y'all that deal with this. As always thanks for watching!!
Honestly, seeing your amazing work, your humble spirit, and your amazing ability to explain things - then finding out you feel the same as I do? It really gives me amazing confidence! Seriously, thank you, thank you, thank you... for this channel, for your open and honest approach to teaching others. It's GREATLY appreciated.
It takes a lot of guts to put yourself out there like that, and I appreciate your message. It sometimes can seem like everything runs smooth when you watch someone else do their job. But we so easily forget the things that need to be set aside sometimes in order to get the job done. I think it's an excellent video James, and it shows your level of professionalism, which is so important. More important than skillset sometimes. Very sorry to hear about your father, mother and sister. Thank you for your bravery in sharing your story.
On big shoots I do! I appreciate your transparency very much. I push myself to be the "entertainer" behind the camera, pushing myself to make the subject to feel as comfortable as possible.
Well said Dan! Thanks!
Thank you for being real.... it's refreshing. There aren't too many other photographers that would be so candid.
Thanks for the kind feedback Valerie!
Keep it up James! No lie, no fluff, you are a stand out to me in our community. You give GREAT descriptions of BTS, great tips and to take on this subject and put yourself out there to help others. You're appreciate!
I appreciate that James!
Thanks James for sharing!
Just remember the person in front of your lens is just as nervous.
Breathe, you’ve done this 1000 times and it always works out.
God bless. 👍❤️✌️
Very true! Thanks Camilo!
Always comforting knowing I’m not the only majorly introverted person that likes to photograph people! But somehow we get it done and have to put aside our insecurities and turn on our confidence and charm haha. Just had a mild anxiety attack this week while editing some photos for a client I had been try to get for 3 years. The photos came out exactly as they expected and were very happy. All that anxiety for nothing!
Thanks for sharing Doug! Yeah I always try to remember you last sentence!
Great video. I really appreciate your transparency and honesty on this not-so-happy topic that so many of us struggle with!
Thanks Rustin, I hope it helps a little.
Thanks sharing James, your candid talk on a very relevant topic is very much appreciated.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for sharing your stories! What I’ve learned is that the clients are just as or even more nervous/anxious about the shoot! Keep that in mind! Talents will let us (the professionals) guide them so that their photos will turn out the best they can!
Agreed and that's why I try my best to keep things loose!
Very timely! I am just a hobbyist and take photos for my husband’s business (social media). Last weekend, when a hired photographer did now show up for a CrossFit competition at our gym - I had to ‘pretend’ I knew what I was doing. I think I spent the entire 6-8 hours anxious…..I barely spoke to anyone. Somewhat comforting to know a talented pro like you has similar feelings. Not that I want anyone to feel that way - but at least I am not alone. Great video! I very much respect your sharing something that is very sensitive.
Thanks Kathleen, I hope your pictures came out okay - and if so, use that memory to fight off that anxiety in the future!
Thank you SO much for taking the time to put this together and share your thoughts and tips about this very real topic! You have ALWAYS been SO helpful and I love watching your videos and have learned so much from them. Watching this one has helped to make it all the more real for me too, knowing that I am not alone in feeling anxiety EVERY SINGLE TIME! Thank you, James!!!
Thanks for sharing Christina and you're welcome!!
Sorry for your lost and thanks for being vulnerable Quantz 🙏🏾
I appreciate that
Shooting anxiety is real. Thanks for sharing James!
You bet, thanks David!
I appreciate the vulnerability of this, James. I'm just starting to gain a little traction in the studio photography game, and have also been dealing with panic attacks for a while now. It's really inspiring to hear the progress you've made!
Thank you and best of luck!!
This is why I love photography, keeps me on my toes. Great job James!!!
You and me both! 👍
Thank you James for sharing your story and all tips, keeping raw for all of us. Appreciate you putting all your knowledge to everyone over here. Big fan of your work all the way from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Kind regards 🙏🏽🤙🏽
My pleasure Luiza!
Thanks for sharing! The checklist and music are great ideas and I'll be using the music in some of my shoots. Ty!
Thanks Chris!
Hey James,
This is great advice. I have experienced these and more when I first started shooting commercial content. I still am nervous with every shoot but that's natural.
One thing that helps is to get the first test shot fired and adjust. I think getting the first image on screen help to get the day going and sets the direction.
One big tip from me is to not to let anyone pressure or push you beyond your comfort zone. A lot of shoots my have clients or producers who are overly involved and cause photographers to do something that is not normal for them.
I also try to pad a little more time and resources into the production just in case things go a little bit long. Thinking about over time and other unforeseen factors can add pressure.
Thanks!
One more thing, Jay Meisel said to take interesting pictures, you have to be an interesting person.
Pictures are a reflection of yourself and we should try to our best selves and have interesting personality and experience to bring with us.
Yeah I probably should've mentioned once I get going the anxiety usually subsides...Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this and your personal and professional tips. I am very sorry for your losses. This video was very helpful to me as are so many of your videos. Just wanted to share that and say thank you.
Thank you so much Maria!
This is Really good James! Thank for sharing and looked forward to the next!
Thanks of the feedback Tommy!
Thank you for sharing this man.
You bet!
Kudos to you for sharing your experiences without reservation, I'm in the same boat and took alot away from this video. ❤
Glad it was helpful!
The anxiety is a good thing, I think. I draw energy from it for every shoot, no matter how small it is. I triple check everything I need, I overpurchase new equipment that will not help me with this particular shoot but gets me into a whole other realm for the next one and I think it's also a sign of me wanting to do it as perfectly as possible. I arrive extra early on location, I always have at least one assistant no matter how small the shoot is to ensure I don't forget anything (two brains just remember more than one brain) and once the shutter starts clicking I fall into a productive calm and instantly turn on the guide/entertainer mode. Every single photoshoot so far was a success with happy models and clients and that is what I remember once I get on my knee or put the cam onto the tripod. They hire me for a reason and for them it is way more exciting than for me who's done it many times. To me it is a little bit what stage fright for a seasoned singer must be - no matter how often they sang the song, they still want to please the audience and get those butterflies going. I honestly enjoy my pre-shoot anxiety in a way because it shows me that I still care and enjoy what I do to a point that excites me. I think once you embrace that anxiety it can be the fuel that keeps you going and makes you strive to become better with every shoot.
Merv, thanks so much for sharing! I could probably be accused of being an "over purchaser" myself! 🤣
I thought this would be s so-so video. This was great, James! Thank you. I can tell this wasn't the easiest of videos for you. Nice to know I'm not alone. Even though the anxiety doesn't feel good, it causes me to research, double and triple check and plan redundancy.
Thanks Ron, for the kind feedback! I'm always striving to get past "so-so" no matter the topic! 🤣
Me getting back into photography after months, got me feeling this.
You got it!!
Fantastic vid! Thank you!
My pleasure!
Thank you very much for this!
You're very welcome!
if I was already a fan as a professional, I started to admire the human being. Congratulations on your work and always thanking you for the knowledge you share with everyone. Maybe one day, I would like to be able to meet him in person on a visit to the US in the future.
Thank you so much 😀
Thanks for sharing, great video.
Thanks for watching!
Once you stop getting nervous pre shoot.. it's time to hang up the camera.
Everyone does.
Mine was heightened last Saturday after opening the door to my studio to fine the ceiling had collapsed and water had got it ruining the floor and 3-4 studio lights.. this was T- 1.45 hours pre shoot. Thankfully the photo community is amazing and within 60 mins I had access to an alternate studio and my back up lights were good to go.
Also I have had a number of offers of help, studio spaces to use whilst mine is repaired and help to sort the mess.
Got the shoot done and my good friend of 20+ years drove over from Liverpool to help start the clean up.
If you struggle with things, get nervous or need help.. Ask. Talk about it. Folk are around that can help.
So great to have a community like that!
Great video! I always use the pre-shoot anxiety as energy to propel me to do a good job with the shoot. I find that if I’m a little nervous or anxious it just means that I want to do a good job so I make sure I’m extra prepared with ideas and equipment backup. Getting to the location early so I can clear my mind and draw some inspiration to get the creative juices flowing.
Great points Will! I def prefer to be early to locations since having to hurry can sometimes only make things worse! 😱
Great video, brother! I can totally relate.
Thanks J King!
This sounds very familiar. Days before a big shoot, I talks to the creatives to get a good idea of what they want. Then I previsualize the images I want to make and draw a lighting plan based on that. The lighting plan is the basis for my gearlist with which I start a few days before the shoot so I can add things that pop-up later. And I remind myself to basically "stick to the (lighting) plan". Of course things can change, but as I have thought about it longer, it is the basis. All of this gives me some piece of mind, but still I will lose some sleep. Some of the anxiety stays until I get out of the car at the location or studio. Then it's gone.
Thanks for sharing John! Yeah once the shoot starts I'm usually good to go!
James i'm so sorry to hear about your family and you are not oversharing buddy we are all human. Good tips i've been using them my whole career, however, before any shoot I go through everything in my mind therefore shooting becomes a after thought. Cheers! 🥃
Thanks Pezinok!
Much appreciated "over share " as you called it. But I definitely related. Thanks
Thanks Mike!
Thanks James very helpful, appreciated (Chris)
Glad it was helpful!
Keep up the great content. You are here by deemed “The peoples photographer “ Thank you
Hahaha, thanks James!
Great video! I get the same anxiety leading up to shoots. Checklists and back up gear is the best safety blanket for me. Thanks for all the helpful videos, keep it up. Would love to assist on set if you’re ever in Charleston, SC!
Thanks Mike - I'm a big believer in both now!
Great video! A good topic no one really talks about.
Thanks April!
Good stuff. I am stricken with anxiety every time I go out for a shoot. Last shoot…I sat in my car nearly 45 minutes prior to my arrival time w/ the jitters….it was a 5 grade cheer team of 7 girls. 😰😬
Sorry to hear that Dan. I find if I start unloading/setting up my gear and visualizing the shoot it helps.
Thank you for sharing James.
Man this hits hard… On any shoot big or small, if I’m a little anxious my shoots are good. When I go in confident because I think it’s an easy shoot, I flop hard. I just stay anxious now.
Make it work! That's why I mentioned we are all different.
Good stuff!
For me I've found it best to own it.
I'll even tell them. I'm terrified! My ears turn bright red. It's hilarious.
We have a couple Laughs. 10-15 minutes. I'm good. Like you said. At the end of the day we're taking pictures. And we love to do that, no matter how anxious we are!
Thanks for sharing David! Maybe try some ear muffs? 🤷♂️🤣
excelente idea èxito en tu nueva compañìa ya mandè pedir los mios para hacer fotos...!!!
Had it last night before a police engagement shoot. Shoot went fine.
Good video with something importent that I belive most of us creators feeling. I got it at every shot Im in exactly same way as it was back in time as martial artist instructor didnt care if it was childgroup or adult advanced members I got anxiety alot but like in training after the "chi" it was gone... Like here as photographer so fast Im press the button Im all in and Im in the mood. Just be done with a photoshoot for a musicgroup for theys new albumrelease and I was little scare with thoughts like think if they dont love the outcome. But i was asking what the album about what is the real about the music and when they told me it was about mental health like anxiety and depress, that I can do and man if you get tears from a picture from the client then I belive you get it right and every job its same for me. But i think its a good thing aswell because when we got the anxiety we work around it and get the best of us to our clients.
Sorry for long text but its pretty hard to explain in words how the minds working.
Keep it up and cheers 👍🙂
Thanks so much for sharing!
The impostor syndrome is huge effect
You gotta push through!
My anxiety is always wondering if I'm going to nail that perfect white background. If I blast light and subject is too close, it spills back onto them and I lose contrast. Pull them way away and it limits poses as holding their arms up goes off the backdrop. Try to make light output on backdrop perfect and I invariably find hot spot and then falloff that goes yellow... I'd also love to hear how you recover the perfect even white background in post editing without it changing the subject!
Layer masks in PS can help greatly with this!
I get anxiety during my shoots. Everything is good until I start working.
I hope this video helps!
This may sound perverse, but knowing that talented professional shooters suffer from Imposter Syndrome makes it easier for a talentless amateur like myself to deal with!
We're all human!