Master this and your career will skyrocket!

[@jettubby17]

I was an apprentice for a photographer in New York in the 80s and in the studio he always shot every model for the first half hour with no film in the camera. When I asked him why he said it would be a waste of film and money. He said it takes at least a half an hour for people to warm up

[@kaskoPhoto]

100% agree

[@kaskoPhoto]

@@d.williams2568 it’s tough getting no “ essential” paid shoots to start. Everybody wants it for free because they are use to having it for free. I shoot once a week at no charge for skill building and direct everyone to my website for regular bookings (I book everything online - prepaid). Maybe do those free first time shoots to get you started and only provide a few photos. $ for additional shots you took. Believe it or not I have an email saying your photos are ready (for both paying and practice clients) that says - please feel free to tip your starving artist photographer. Then I list my Venmo, CashApp and Zelle - I get great tips.

[@kaskoPhoto]

@@d.williams2568well I was confused so…. But you probably don’t need to pay if it’s a mutual beneficial thing. Go through a friend of a friend to help find people to work with.

[@paulanderson24]

In all honesty - this is one of the most interesting videos on photography I’ve seen on here. Ever. I’ve been catching up on some of your uploads as for whatever reason I wasn’t getting notified. I’ve said to you before that my only client is myself as I’m just an enthusiast but this makes SJ much sense and can be applied to all levels. I remembered how many old family photos my dad took look incredibly forced - and we all joke now about the “look casual” prompting we received which resulted in the opposite

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you very much.

[@JUSKOOLKREATIONS1]

Thanks for sharing, will try to get these books,

[@baharam98]

You were right! This was one of the most valuable tips for a photographer; I LOVE how she eased into "what SHE was comfortable" doing in front of a camera. I will definitely put this tehcnique to use.

[@kaskoPhoto]

Pick up that book. Huge help

[@saucelove]

Vanessa Van Edwards is great, ive been watching her videos for years. TY

[@kaskoPhoto]

Yes they are! She teaches what I’ve been studying for 20+ years but makes it understandable and concise.

[@thenexthobby]

I can understand that you have to get out of a mindset that assumes if they agree to show up they want their photo taken. There's a similar phenomenon photographing horses, using so-called natural horsemanship ("horse whisperer") techniques of empathy. Watched a few videos from pros who get amazing images. Lots of preparation using very little gear with few frames taken. Just setting up a light stand in their field is interpreted as a threat. You have to slowly build up to where the light stand is just another object belonging there. Eventually you'll be permitted to fire the strobe randomly while working with the horse so that a freaky bright flash while you're with them is "OK." Mistakes can cause real harm.

[@kaskoPhoto]

Every client is different and believe me, most clients can be turned in just one to two minutes. But some (like this one) just can’t walk in and be good. And I want a long term client so I’m willing to put in the work. As far as horse photographers…. Damn they are a rare breed. I tried it once (I grew up on a farm and road my horse daily) I was not good at taking their pictures.

[@ryaley1]

I love the voice over and not trying to talk your way through this live. Nice work!

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you. Appreciate that

[@PatrickSmeaton]

I'll never shoot models, but still, this was very fascinating, and such a great tutorial. The title of the video is right on the money.

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you so much.

[@saucelove]

looks like she warmed up. I agree-having a connection/trust factor is very very important. if not #1

[@kaskoPhoto]

It really is the best skill set a photographer can have.

[@saucelove]

you attending shutter fest in April 2024? luv to meet ya @@kaskoPhoto

[@luissalazar2021]

This is amazing info, specially for me because I am from a different background,you always give great advice, I am so grateful for you and your artwork.

[@kaskoPhoto]

Thank you, those books or any books on this subject would be very helpful.

[@dizzicz]

I'm little bit bored by shooting with professional models. Yes they are beautiful and good at it. You can just press the shutter and some picture will be good. But everybody is using the same models. I want to be original, and sure, girl like in your video will appreciate pictures much more than a model with thousands in her library. Thx for topic and books.

[@dunnymonster]

Annie Leibovitz is perhaps a perfect example of this. She can get practically anybody to do anything and produce incredible results. There are no doubt lots of photographers who know more about the technical aspects of their gear and lighting yet they cannot produce results to the standard of Leibowitz 😉

[@kaskoPhoto]

Excellent and very accurate example

[@d.williams2568]

@@kaskoPhoto Well i thought of Annie as an example/inspiration right off the top of my head also (even before reading these comments...) But nope, not really...Annie works at such a high level with quality clients/subjects that KNOW the value of a quality photographer, so all she has to do is break the veneer of the public persona of these people to get to an "authentic" pose. Your video here shows a great example of trying to "connect" with an average, everday person. Well done video and more insightful than a BTS of Annie in my opinion...

[@RonK]

excellent and helpful, as always - thanks a lot. If you think it'd be better to go for two sessions in order to loosen up a client, how do you deal with/explain additional costs? Your sessions are not cheap (while worth the money I'm sure) - do you charge an extra session just at regular price? Doesn't this make a client think you'd be holding back just in order to sell an additional session? You're closing in on 10K subs btw - very cool 👍

[@stepitup5409]

Man what a luxury to be able to do two shoots with someone. Ive been shooting commercially for 53 years and Ive never had the opportunity to do two shoots, if I did it would have been because I screwed up. Usually with with important people, ie executives, I might get 5-10 minutes.

[@kaskoPhoto]

It doesn’t happen in the commercial world. Well, headshots it happens every one or two years but…

[@juanquispe3494]

Thank you for the book recommendations.

[@kaskoPhoto]

I’m sure there are a bunch out there on the subject but I do like the way she explains it all.

[@Goldmangun]

Gold!

[@kaskoPhoto]

And the books can teach it so much better than I could.

[@RawGreySun]

Does music help or don't have music in early stages?

[@kaskoPhoto]

I think it helps a lot. I just forget to put it on most of the time.

[@ArminHirmer]

awesome

[@kaskoPhoto]

The books are amazing and powerful.

[@godofhope]

Very click bait video title 🤪

[@kaskoPhoto]

You think? Maybe because many think the important skill in our business is clicking the little button.

[@godofhope]

@@kaskoPhotoIt was a joke ;) I know your standpoint and respect your views.

[@kaskoPhoto]

@@godofhope trust me that was a generalized statement and not directed at you but at the comment that you know every young photographer is thinking ! 🤣

[@kingsamvisuals]

Aww man. I mastered the skill set and my career didn’t skyrocket. I must need a new camera. /s

[@kaskoPhoto]

Aww man, thanks for your insightful input