# First real photography job. **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [July 30, 2011, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-real-photography-job/259698 "2011-07-30T07:31:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-real-photography-job/259698/1 "2011-07-30T07:31:34Z")
So I have my first official photography job today. Its just a renewal of vows of a friend’s parents, so its not an extreme job, but its still big to me. I have everything ready… both batteries fully charged, extra memory card ready, lens’ cleaned, camera cleaned, both tri-pod’s ready (not sure I’ll actually need either one but just in case). Any last minute pointers from the Shift518 pros? Also, what do you guys recommend for editing. Right now I have PS elements but when I got my new computer I can’t seem to find my product key so i may have to buy a new program. Any recommendations? ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-real-photography-job/259698/2 "2011-07-30T12:13:24Z")
i use CS3 i used elements at first to learn the basics … it will do … you probably wont even use one battery or mem card but its always good to have … last wedding i did i only used half my battery and one 4gig card … tripods are great for making sure everything is proportional but i rarely use one for ppl pix … the hardest thing to learn is creativity … this is a must for you and your clients … the first 10-15 mins your subjects might seem very edgy and stiff … get them relaxed … talk to them about something or get them talking … the best pictures are when your subject is comfortable and natural … posing is great but make sure its comfortable … also watch sunlight if you are outside … make sure that you dont have half their faces light and the other half dark … but at the same time you have to keep them from squinting while facing the sun … if you have a flash the best way to use it is off camera so you dont get that “deer in the headlights” look … last bit of advice is make sure you know your gear … if you have a lens that you dont particularly use much dont make this the time to try it out … all lenses have a learning curve, some more than others so make sure you are comfortable and have fun most of all! ---
**Author:** ![kromwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kromwell/32/6338_2.png) [@kromwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kromwell)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-real-photography-job/259698/3 "2011-07-30T15:55:39Z")
Very good advice right there! To touch on what Dan said; go out of your way to make the subjects comfortable. If you know them, then it will be easy. I find the best way to get someone comfortable is to make them laugh or compliment them. ---
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-real-photography-job/259698/4 "2011-07-30T16:53:42Z")
Yea, it was a lot more informal than I expected. If anything I think I was the one who needed to relax a bit… lol. I was nervous as hell at first but I loosened up and got quite a few really nice pics. now comes the fun part… editing… lol. I’ll probably stick with elements for now because I don’t do enough photography to justify the cost of CS3 (although I would love to have it… lol). Down side is I found my elements disc but I think I may have lost/thrown out the case with the product key during the move. So unless someone has a product key I can “borrow” I’ll be buying the latest version. ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-real-photography-job/259698/5 "2011-07-30T17:26:42Z")
> [@best hockey fight ever](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-hockey-fight-ever/44314/10): > > Yea, it was a lot more informal than I expected. If anything I think I was the one who needed to relax a bit… lol. I was nervous as hell at first but I loosened up and got quite a few really nice pics. now comes the fun part… editing… lol. I’ll probably stick with elements for now because I don’t do enough photography to justify the cost of CS3 (although I would love to have it… lol). > > Down side is I found my elements disc but I think I may have lost/thrown out the case with the product key during the move. So unless someone has a product key I can “borrow” I’ll be buying the latest version. mac or windows? ---
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-real-photography-job/259698/6 "2011-07-30T18:16:25Z")
Windows. I ended up going out because I want to start editing and I was going to pick up CS3. however when I found out the price I said screw that and picked up the Corel version… I’ve heard great things about it. But if you still happen to have a key I’ll gladly take it… wouldn’t mind a backup editing software. I will eventually get CS3/4 but I just couldn’t justify the price with how little I actually use it. Maybe if/when I really get more into the photography I’ll pick it up, but these will do for now. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-real-photography-job/259698/7 "2011-07-30T19:57:44Z")
Listen to Dan…I don’t know shit about people photos lol ---
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-real-photography-job/259698/8 "2011-07-30T20:14:24Z")
Well maybe its just me, but I already hate the Corel. It seems like my elements was much more user friendly and easier to navigate. So if anyone has a product key I would GREATLY appreciate it. I have both elements 7 and 8. Need something asap b/c I have over 325 photos to start editing… Edit: I found a key for 7… but anyone have anything for 8??? ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-real-photography-job/259698/9 "2011-07-30T23:07:42Z")
> [@best hockey fight ever](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-hockey-fight-ever/44314/12): > > Windows. I ended up going out because I want to start editing and I was going to pick up CS3. however when I found out the price I said screw that and picked up the Corel version… I’ve heard great things about it. But if you still happen to have a key I’ll gladly take it… wouldn’t mind a backup editing software. > > I will eventually get CS3/4 but I just couldn’t justify the price with how little I actually use it. Maybe if/when I really get more into the photography I’ll pick it up, but these will do for now. i have one for cs3 ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2011, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-real-photography-job/259698/10 "2011-08-01T08:47:54Z")
I think I have a keygen…