So we have the experience, you have the training: What tools / filters / lenses, lighting?

What is needed to be a professional photographer …. especially for location shoots, no outbreaks of study?

When you say "in the location of outbreaks … "Refers to indoor or outdoor? Definitely need an assistant or two. Shooting solo works only when you're making the picture nature. You'll have to train their assistants in all aspects of the creation of lighting, using diffusers and reflectors and everything else you may need to do. Indoors you need a portable light system, preferably with a flash reflectors. You may need a diffusion screen if faced with the harsh light of the large windows. The October 2006 Shutterbug magazine an article on lighting and equipment. Check in shutterbug.com. A handheld meter for the flash light will help with the exhibitions. (The Minolta SpotMeter F is widely used by professionals – and expensive even on eBay. Do some research on other brands and compare them with her.) You you also want outdoors, since it has an "average" mode that can help balance light and exposure. Since its likely that you face under mixed lighting – natural, artificial and flash – you may want to invest in a better Expodisc white balance. (Go to shutterbug.com to read the review of it in the May, 2007.) A tripod if you're doing product shoots. Have with you even if you are shooting people. Its better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. For outdoor work you'll want to reflectors and diffusers. Their reflectors should be white on one side and gold on the other. (A gold tones that add heat). You want to help broadcasters control the harsh sunlight. Take your portable flash system (see "Its better to have it …" above. Simply be trained in the use of fill flash – you do not want her face and must address it as you go. That almost guarantees failure.) Have a Skylight filter Objective – to protect and to remove any bluish tint photos you get in the open shade. When possible, take some time before the scheduled meeting in location. This allows you to pre-plan and reduces the chance of "surprises". Imagine your reaction if asked to shoot the CEO of the company and come to find your office has the lighting of a cave – or all windows on three sides. When shooting people, use your people skills to build a relationship with the subject or subjects. A few minutes spent in conversation helps them relax and increases their confidence in you. They may have some ideas about posing – know in advance if you can do adjustments. (While chatting you can see the subject. If they have a huge nose or chin, but think your profile is the "best" side will have to overcome this. This is the multi-task: having a conversation while racking your brain about what to do). Above all, do not give the impression that you're in trouble — people innately that effect and may feel resentful. It is not a recipe for a successful session. As the old slogan of the Boy Scouts, says he is ready "." Good luck.

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