COMMUNICATION!COMMUNICATION!COMMUNICATION

Communication is definitely one of the key to effective success. As a photographer, myself has failed to communicate effectively when i started.I tend to assume what is needed by my clients and assume what my printer will do to completed the task rather than have a decent discussion.



I've learned in many ways during my years as photographer. For example, i did an assignment in 2003 without having a prior discussion. I tend to assume what my clients requirement for this particular assignment. I end up producing visual that is far from my clients requirements. It is frustrating because i already spent more than 2 days for it.That haven't included the amount of money that I've to spent.I was ask to re shoot this assignment or the client would've to hire other photographer.It is an embarrassment for a photographer. It could also damage a photographer reputation.

I'm really careful nowadays when it comes dealing with clients. I'll make sure some form of communication do happens before i decided to accept or execute any assignments. It is also important to communicate with your co-worker or other photographer that you met during your assignments. Sometimes, you might needed help from other to execute the same assignments. Another example is, you might needed help form another photographer to borrow some batteries. If you don't communicate before hand, do you think the photographer willing to help you. He might and he might not. Just a friendly advice to everybody, do communicate with your clients and others.

Again, communicate!communicate!communicate!