Precision over Volume: Professional Photographer's Client Session Flow
- Jesse Jacques
- Feb 8, 2024
- 2 min read
In this brief exploration of our process, we highlight how the number of images produced within a project/photoshoot with us is always aligned with specific objectives, never just to meet an arbitrary count. Each photograph is a deliberate piece of a larger puzzle, chosen for its ability to convey the project's core message, rather than to fill deliverables with excess.
This methodology ensures the outcome is a curated selection of images that effectively communicates the narrative, while also embodying an efficient use of resources. By focusing on shots deemed essential for the project, we concentrate our efforts, time, and budget on producing impactful photography. This approach reduces waste and maximizes the effectiveness of each session, ensuring that both the photographer’s and the client’s resources are utilized in the most productive manner possible.
Defining Project Goals: The Foundation of Photographic Excellence
The key to achieving exceptional results with us lies in the clarity of project goals and understanding the "Why" behind each endeavor. Although nuances may vary from commercial ventures to personal portraits, the initial step remains consistent: comprehending the underlying purpose.
The Clarity of Vision Precedes the Click
Our approach is defined by precision in planning and execution, crafted through adaptable, focused shooting that ensures every image taken has a role in fulfilling the project's objectives. This method isn't about indiscriminately capturing moments in hopes that some will fit; it's about purposefully creating each shot to contribute meaningfully to the story or emotion intended to be conveyed. This ensures the outcome is not an excessive collection of photographs but a purpose-driven selection that effectively serves the project or session as a whole.
When faced with the question, "How many photos do I get?" we encourage a shift in perspective. The focus isn't on an illogical, made-up number but on the narrative's needs, the impact of each photograph, and capturing moments based on their significance to your project.
To address the question directly: the exact number of photos you receive is determined by the unique requirements and scope of the project. While we don't operate on a 'one-size-fits-all' quota, our experience enables us to provide an estimate once we fully understand your specific needs and objectives. This tailored approach ensures that every image is essential, sidestepping the common pitfall of prioritizing quantity over quality.
Imagine Photography as Composing Music
Consider, for a moment, that photography is akin to composing music. Each image we create is like a carefully chosen note within a larger composition, intended not to fill space but to enhance the melody and harmony of the entire piece. Just as a musician crafts a symphony with attention to rhythm, melody, and harmony—focusing on the emotional response each note elicits—we craft your visual story. This artistic endeavor shifts the query from "How many photos do I get?" to a more meaningful consideration of how each image—or note—adds depth and resonance to the project's goals within the narrative. The question then evolves from one of quantity to one of significance, where every action has a purpose, contributing directly to the objectives. Just as every note in a symphony has its place and purpose, so does every image in our photography, each crafted to harmonize with and amplify the core message and feel.
