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Showing posts with label Hussian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hussian. Show all posts

Stepping stones

Things have been moving along quite nicely with Newdawn-Photography.  Over the past week, I have kept myself busy by designing the brand, the blog and general design for website, and I must say I'm very happy so far.

Huss has given guidance and input to help refine the ideas, which is where we compliment each other so well.  We have ensured all our paperwork is current and details correct.  The next step is the business bank account and then looking into basic book keeping courses.

The business cards have been designed and awaiting delivery; (see above) this is the details side, on the reverse we will have our images of portraits, weddings or products.
All the usual social networks group accounts have been made and linked accordingly as well as working on the blog; of course all this is the behind the scenes stuff for Newdawn-Photography.
On top of all that we have done a small marketing campaign, which has generated quite a bit of interest, securing us some weddings.  We did have a query about adult photography, but not an area we wish to explore, right now ;)

We are aiming for the full launch of Newdawn-Photography by the end of the month all being well.

As for my housing situation, thats a REALLY slow process and not much headway being made at all.
Missing Sandra and Pitu and even though we have Skype (and a bad webcam) its just not the same, I'm sure me being away for so long is taking its toll on them too, afterall whats not to love ;)

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And so it starts

On Saturday Hussian and I did our first 'proper' photo shoot together, for clients! 
It was a family with 2 boys.  As we are also shooting their wedding there was added pressure to do well.  Hussian took the lead on this venture for 2 reasons, first off he knew the couple already and second he had the better equipment using the Canon 7D rather than my Canon 450D (his is a better camera, and one I'm keen to get) that said I take nothing away from Hussian's shots.

The setup was a little more involved that I would have liked for the shoot, but I think that's because I'm more used to natural light shots and good old England decided to rain so that option was out.  Meaning we needed to setup up an in-house studio and lighting.  Luckily the family were easy going and understood what we were trying to achieve with the shots.

As Hussian was focussed on the photography I worked on the refining, angles, shapes and small details - just as important to any shot, surprising what a big difference it makes.
The boys, well were boys and did themselves proud.  We had a nice mixed variety of shots, but it was obvious the novelty wears off quick, so working fast is key.  I think we handled the kids well, giving them things to do and being very interactive with them.

I am looking forward to the wedding and I can see Nic (the wife-to-be) will make a beautiful bride.  I am under no illusions however just how much work is involved in it.
In order to do the best I can I have been training myself and learning as much as possible about posing, positions and layouts which no doubt will show itself in my upcoming photos.

As for New Dawn Photography the company, headway is being made and within the month aim to have the website, photos and other bits and pieces in place for you to contact us through or simply follow our progress.

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