Okay, here’s the science bit

Clients who are savvy in how the photography BUSINESS works know how much time is spent preparing, shooting and editing the photos which can take up to 70% of the total amount of time to deliver the photos to a professional grade. It is a notoriously time consuming process but something this is necessary. On top of that there are equipment costs starting with THE top of the range Nikon equipment.

For those that might be interested I carry the following with me, but not necessarily all the time!

• Nikon D3 DSLR
• Nikon D300 DSLR
• 24-70mm F/2.8 Lens
• 70-200mm F/2.8 Lens
• 14-24mm F/2.8 Lens
• 50mm F/1.8 Lens
• 10.5mm F/2.8Fisheye Lens
• 18-50mm F/2.8 Sigma Lens
• NexTo portable backup device
• Macbook Pro Laptop

As well as the Cameras there are editing tools, software, computers and archives; incidentally all my files are TRIPLE backed up so I do have a strong redundancy solution in place in case anything happens.

But most of all, my clients are investing in a creative artform that is not a science but I take all the guess work out of it. My expertise and many years in digital creativity is at the top of the list when people need my skills. Literally anyone can buy an expensive Digital Camera, but I have witnessed first hand they do not appreciate nor understand the business.

The Emotional bit

L-O-V-E. I am sure everybody uses that word when they describe something they are passionate about. I believe saying it is one thing, but living it is completely different. I recently covered an Event and someone I knew asked me “Why do you keep doing this? Surely you have enough photos already? There can only be so many shots you can take!?”, and I asked him “Why do you keep playing the Bass guitar? Why do you keep rehersing, travelling, buy new equipment…why keep doing that?” and with that we completely understood each other, and with a knowing smile on his face he said “…because I love it!!” He looked right at me, shook my hands and walked away understanding what drives me about Photography.

The End bit

So there you have it. If you are interested, then please call me on 0787 429 6806 or email me on terry@gigphotographer.com for more information!

Terry.