Q&A - Pick my brain on photography gear, business, editing and more.

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Time stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Is your actual name Reem?
01:40 - Where are you from?
02:44 - Did you always know you wanted to do photography?
03:22 - What camera do you shoot with?
04:13 - What software and apps are you currently using and why?
06:37 - Who designed your website?
07:15 - How did you decide to go full-time?
07:34 - How is it working with your wife?
09:16 - How do you deal with a difficult bride?
10:50 - Do you preplan your shots before session?
11:25 - How far in advance does someone book you?
12:16 - Any tips or tricks you can share when posing a couple?
14:23 - Do you shoot weddings on holidays such as on Christmas?
15:59 - Do you prefer constant light of flash?
17:13 - What is the most important thing to you for a wedding day?
18:29 - What is your biggest pet peeve at the wedding?
18:39 - Do you have presets?
19:28 - If you only go to shoot a wedding with one lense what would it be?
21:12 - How do you make your couples comfortable in front of the camera?
22:24 - How do you coexist with the videographer at the wedding?
23:58 - What inspired your style?
26:10 - What is some of your expectations of a second shooter from a wedding?
29:16 - How did you land your first destination wedding?
31:25 - Do you consider yourself a natural light or flash photographer?
32:51 - What is a good starter camera?
33:20 - How old are you?
33:41 - What keeps you going?
35:45 - Do you have any advice for photographers who were looking to get into weddings?
37:05 - What do you love most about weddings?
38:35 - Seriously, how do you do it?
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[@ReemPhotography]

I'm not gonna lie. I really enjoy Q&As :)

[@shanekahowellmivida9812]

Thank you for all your videos! I love your personality and photography work. “The destination is actually the journey.” I LOVE that! Question: What advice would you give a new photographer about shooting family and friends? I just took down my website and texted every family and friends group chat to tell them I’m done with photography. I’m tired of being used and not treated as a professional but yet professional enough to desperately want a photoshoot by me. Then I see your videos and work, and I get so inspired to get out there again. Continued blessings to you and your family! 💕💫🙏🏾

[@shanekahowellmivida9812]

I used Lightroom almost exclusively. Are you thinking of having a Photoshop course any time soon? I would be interested.

[@DebbieWatkins133]

I took up photography as a hobby, then did a wedding for a friend and now I'm getting more wedding booking through word of mouth. I self taught too. Watched lots of videos and searched wedding photographers who inspire me. You definitely inspire me, thank you x

[@g7productionsphotographyll540]

Sir, I stumbled across your BTS wedding video while doing some late night editing. I’ve been doing this photography game for over 20 years. Not only did I find your content to be inspirational, it was outstanding. It truly makes me want to invest more time and money into increasing the production value of my BTS content. I hope you don’t mind me using some of your format. Also, I found it ironic that we are using 90% of the same gear and wedding day procedures. I guess great minds think alike. Again, thank you for being a great inspiration.

[@kaylasopinionpost]

I’m not even done watching, I’m just excited to watch!

[@ReemPhotography]

Haha!

[@sandyvirgo]

Ayeee shoutout to wifey for the acronym! 🥰

[@Themrfiddy]

Very creative 🤝🏽🤝🏽

[@lucienreid8515]

knew there was something relatable about you, it's that Jamaican spirit 😁

[@henrygenesizstudio_]

Thank you for the knowledge, about been a second photographer.

[@lifesastage215]

You’re a gift to the community brother, Thank you

[@kofi32]

Thank you for your detailed answers 👏🏾👏🏾🫶🏾

[@ReemPhotography]

Thanks for watching!

[@micknificent]

This was a great video and very inspiring!! I’ve been following you on IG for a while and only recently stumbled upon your KZbin channel. I’m glad I found it. Watching one of your videos made me more comfortable at my handicap of posing my couples. You’ve done a lot more for me that other KZbin channels that I’ve watched for years. Keep up the good work Reem!

[@ReemPhotography]

That’s amazing I’m very happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@clive_madimba]

Thank you for this! 🙏🏾 so much knowledge ❤️

[@ericnshimiye]

Reem! I appreciate you doing this brother. Learning a lot from you. Can’t wait for the LR presents editing process video to come out. I already purchased the bundle.

[@SemPixels]

You're my inspiration man. Thanks for taking time out to answer these questions. Just Do It!

[@anchorstudios_]

ReemArkable Q & A! Insightful.

[@artbym3sh]

great stuff

[@jonecleverpatrick]

Honestly love this session ❤

[@joeep46]

Thanks, man, you are an inspiration.

[@9rider11]

All good questions and excellent answers.

[@pinkmoonlotus]

This was a great Q&A!!! Looking forward to the offshoot videos from this video!

[@ReemPhotography]

Appreciate that!!

[@photopodimagesllc]

Yes. on all especially being a humble second photographer: and destination wedding. Just smiling .. I am so Happy for you and family :).

[@shanekahowellmivida9812]

Thank you so much for this video! 💕

[@ob707]

Great video, love the transparency. Us beginners need more like you and less of the "Gate Keepers".

[@ReemPhotography]

Appreciate that!

[@JZPhotography]

Good answers!!!!! Nice video and Videos.

[@chrisvlinton]

I came across your channel a few days ago. You are extremely creative and talented with attention to detail. Thanks for sharing. Love the website. I have a question that I will reach out to you regarding. But it's such a pleasure to watch you work.

[@nockscreator5877]

thanks reem your the best

[@PhotoMontage100]

Awesome video. Keep up the good work

[@AWAMARRIAGES3-iu5ll]

You're truly amazing at what you do bro. Do proud of you. Accept love from Cameroon

[@blaqpho3nix]

I just found your channel today and it’s been exactly what I’ve needed to get out of this mini rut I’m in. I’m still trying to find my lane, but these questions and your responses confirmed a lot of what I’ve been thinking on.

[@ReemPhotography]

Glad this helped!

[@theyolarbi]

*Why is the Canon T3i/600D the first camera most of the people I look up to, use?* 😅

[@ICYJAY1]

This was very helpful 💯🫡

[@ArmandoMedia]

great photographer with good explanations

[@m-shorts6894]

most insightful wedding photography video I've seen 👏👏

[@ReemPhotography]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@w.carvalhofotografia6700]

Seu trabalho é lindo, inspirador e profissional. 🔥

[@jamalymall]

Soliddd!

[@nycks1]

Have you used posing ideas on your phone during weddings, and if so did you ever felt awkward?

[@setmultimedia2079]

Great work, keep it up..have been following in recent times...What font did you use to create your logo?

[@samchuks]

When it comes to posing couples, I do have backup poses from Pinterest shots in my digital camera reference not phone. At those awkward moments of cluelessness, All I need to do is scroll back to have a peep at those poses, to keep the vibe still going😊

[@ReemPhotography]

That’s dope!!

[@samchuks]

@@ReemPhotography Thank you

[@samchuks]

What advice would you give a wedding Photographer without dedicate office or studio space to meet clients especially during consultation stage?

[@ReemPhotography]

@@samchuks zoom or google meets calls! It’s 2023. Everything is virtual.

[@samchuks]

@@ReemPhotography ok thanks that's helpful

[@PHOTOSBYDOULEY2023]

Lol your wife is the GOAT for that. Fits perfectly

[@JLavii]

What continuous light do you use on location ?

[@deion5947]

Would you recommend that the Canon 5D Mark IV would be a good camera for weddings?I currently have a Rebel T7 and I’m going to upgrade to a new camera shortly. I don’t know if I’m ready for mirroless yet.

[@lorenzoburkes8719]

What video camera you used to record your highlight videos

[@anthonytillman7276]

Hey. I’ve recently started my photography business and although it’s a work in progress and I’m figuring a lot out as I go, I was wondering how you go about scouting and acquiring new locations to shoot at. With exception to wedding venues since those locations are already reserved by the client. Hope all is well. Thanks in advance.

[@JCSPhotography-iu2nx]

Curious why don't use the CRM tools in Pixieset? Is 17hats more feature rich? I'm test driving Pixieset right now and like having everything in one place.

[@user-zt7pn4fb7z]

Why do you find it worthy to pay for Photomecanic if Adobe Bridge does the exact same thing and it's included on the Adobe photography package?

[@thedrunkweddingphotographer]

18:29 My biggest pet peeve at weddings is seeing the groom and groomsmen cover their crotch making them look like funeral directors.

[@user-fr7lw1hi6u]

reem

[@wayneclarke6195]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH Soldier... U R GOD SENT for me on Every You Tube I have I have viewed by You. I have taken pictures with camera on automatic for years and I love taking them (Capturing the Moments in Life/Moves Of GOD)!!! Last April '23. A friend called my wife and myself and said GOD told them to buy me a (GOOD) camera and I Prayed before I accepted the camera and GOD said, like HE told Moses "WHAT's THAT IN YOUR HAND (Wayne)"? Got Canon R7 and have been trying to learn all the features in what makes a good pic and 2 weeks ago I got a call to do a home wedding (This Sat). Have been watching your Videos and (again) you are speaking to my every concern BUT how do you make Money from the wedding if it's my 1st??? It will cost me to print, develop, or do you give wedding album. and what about if I did couple Free can I charge wedding party? Apologies on length BUT had to vent ...soliciting Prayers Soldier...BLESSINGS!!! ("APPLE OF HIS EYE PHOTOS")

[@jamalymall]

How did wifey feel about you working on Fathers Day?

[@IAMWILLBROWN]

Follow you on Facebook on my photography business page and boom. You popped up right here on KZbin 😂.