How Should A Professional Photographer Behave?

Besides having great photography skills, what does a professional photographer needs to bring his or her career to another level?

Personally, I think it is every important that a good photographer is willing to build rapport with the subjects. One of the reasons why some subjects give you awkward pose is because they felt uneasy with you. It is not that you are a bad person or what, it is because they don't know you and it is strange posing for a stranger. When that happens, your job is to close the gap between the two of you and make your subjects comfortable.

And when your clients are comfortable with you, they will take instruction better and be more open with you. They might even tell you which is their best angle and that can really make your job easier. After all, who knows your subjects better than themselves?

By the way, how can I forget to mention your personality? Always try to remember to put on a smiling face. Your subjects know that they give bad pictures and they feel guilty enough. They don't need your unhappy face to feel guiltier.

Just to remind you, you are in the people business and being nice with your clients is one of the ways to build your business.

Happy taking pictures,

Michael Wong. :-)