Recovering w/ Grace [PS 15]

Darin, Erica, & Nick discuss how they bounce back when something goes wrong during a photo shoot.  The three also offer tips & tricks to help prevent any issues on location.

What’s in this episode:

  • What do do when the unexpected happens.
  • How Darin & his Dad recovered when their large shoot-through umbrella fell to its demise.
  • A clear umbrella saves the day for Erica Kay. – And most importantly, her bride!
  • Securing flashes to the flash bracket so they do not fall into rivers.
  • What to do when you left your memory cards at home.
  • Gravity & Wedding Rings. – Is this story about Nick Page?
  • Guests knocking over light stands at receptions & flashes falling out of the sky.
  • Looking chipper when your 24-70mm lens falls off a ledge onto concrete.
  • The trusty camera store sold me a flash for Nikon when I shoot Canon. – What to do?
  • Keeping a spare/emergency SD Card in the glovebox of your vehicle. – Nick’s lesson learned.
  • Carrying a white sheet or blanket to protect your bride’s dress. – Erica’s lesson learned.
  • Do not order products until your clients have given you some form of payment. – Darin’s lesson learned.

Prism-Earrings---Erica-Kay-Photography (Erica getting creative using a prism!)

Resources Mentioned:

  • Using Prisms to get a really creative shot! – Erica’s 3-Minute Review.
  • Expodisc’s results reviewed. – Nick’s 3-Minute Review to really stick it to Jim.
  • Using sandbags to hold your light stand in place. Fill them with rocks instead of sand to prevent spills. – Darin’s 3- Minute Review.

 

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