Behind The View Finder

Behind The View Finder

By Andy ColesBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Behind The View Finder episodes

  • 5 Do's and Don'ts as an Image Capturing Pro! Episode 004

    First off, I want you to weigh in on this question. Is a Slurpee and Icee two different beverages!? Email me and let me know at [email protected]

    This week we turn the famous do's and don'ts around on the person behind the lens! Get insight on the don'ts beyond common knowledge, including one that stumps some of the pros sometimes! 

    What is the importance of staying up to date on the latest trends or is that just "boomer" material? Plus, trash-talk, is everyone really listening? Let me tell you it's okay to experiment with your images, but there is a place and time for it! 

    Make sure to join in on the July giveaway from So Cal residents at my website TVFPhotos.com !

    Have you seen my Instagram! Be sure to check out my latest images!

    17 min
  • 5 Do's and Don'ts as a client Ep003
    Do’s and Don’ts as a client
    Today’s episode I discuss the don’ts as a client and giving the why you shouldn’t which in turn will support the antagonist of what you should do. These are the top 5 that made it on to my list, but I’m sure there are other acts of courtesy that could be listed. Do you have any that I missed? Email me at [email protected] and let me know!
    Don’t be late. Well as a first be respectful of people’s time. Believe it or not, your image capturing pro might have other obligations to fulfill! In addition, most image capturing pros have thought out strategically when is the optimal time to capture your images, so really this is where you assist in capturing the best look!
    No punches below the belt…well don’t low ball the asking price. Prices of capturing your images may seem steep, but there are many things to consider on the other side of things. Remember more than likely you hired a professional, and not a hobbyist. The professional has much to cover to make ends meet so they can pay bills and put meals on the table. They have to pay for fuel for their mode of transportation, the upkeep on said method of travel. Then there is the things you don’t normally see.....
    Don’t rush the process, patience pays off and that couldn’t be any more true in this case. Remember, the person you hired, is a person too. They have obligations such as child care, adult care or other life commitments. Hopefully your image capturing pro will detail when you should expect your images, if not before booking make a that a question worth presenting before.....
    Filters! Filters are filthy! I’m putting on my mouth filter for this one, pun intended. Your photographer or videographer has developed skills to add certain colors or tones and the tools to see if an image is properly exposed. So why would you add a filter from Instagram or Facebook? Filters work great for images captured with a cellphone and not edited beyond that!
    Lastly, end credits...well give credit to your photographer or videographer. It's the right thing to do and there are a few perks that come along with it.
    17 min
  • Is it worth hiring a professional? Episode 002

    Maybe as a client you're wondering why you should pay for someone to professionally photograph or film your special events. In this podcast I'll detail out valid points as to why you don't want to skimp out on your photographers or videographers. 

    As consumer we are always searching for more bang for our buck or where we can cut corners to have the most lavish decor and spread on our special day. However when the DJ has played the last song of the night, the food is all gone and the bar has run dry, what remains of your special day? Sure your guests will talk about the food for a few weeks after but that will quickly fade over time. What is long lasting is your memories captured in photos or videos. Especially in today's time it's nice to have a throwback photo, remembering the nostalgia from that day and what transpired. Isn't it nice to see how we've grown, vertically or horizontally?! Sadly we also have to come to grips of reality that we all perish and in our time now we rely on our digital copies on our phones of blurry or underexposed photos of friends or family that have departed us. On the off chance they had photos taken, how long was it and how well were they preserved?! 

    Of course there's always that one uncle or cousin that says they are pretty decent with a camera, so why not just invite them to the party and save some money? It sounds like a practical idea, until lack of experience comes knocking on the door. Pro's have back up plans and literally back ups of back ups. 

    When all is said in done let your memories stand the test of time and spruce up your home with custom photos to hang. Opt out for shrimp or beef at the dinner table and spend a little more on your image capturing professional!

    Make sure to visit my website: www.tvfphotos.com

    Follow me on Instagram to see my latest works: @TVFPhotos

    If you have questions or topics you'd like to have me cover, email me at: [email protected]

    23 min
  • Pilot Episode 001

    Heeeyo! 

    Nothing deep here, just the fact this is my first podcast of many to come. Listen I was discuss my vision for this podcast!

    5 min

About Behind The View Finder

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Hi I’m Andy! A photographer/videographer in Orange County, CA. This is where I will cover topics both for clients searching for advice when hiring an image capturing professional. In addition I'll…