This video is super helpful! Thank you, Hope! This may be a whole different video topic, but how do you go about finding seniors to photograph when you are just getting started or moving to a new location and don’t know any seniors in the area?
You can ask coffee shops/ restaurants to have a stack of Flyers/Brochures for people to pick up if they have a High School in that town! You can also ask High Schools in the areas you're interested in have a stack of them in their main office or if they have a flyer wall located in the school!
I've thought of doing portraits. This won't apply to couples; how would I photograph senior females as a male photographer? I would want her to feel safe and practice safety habits, and would make me more comfortable. I was thinking of inviting the father (doing some daddy-daughter shots while we're at it?) or another senior friend, maybe offering a discount for shooting two people. Maybe offer a 2-for-1 deal if the person not being shot at the moment is a VAL and looking for necklace/hair problems.
This is so kind of you to be so considerate about! I think inviting a parent/friend along is always a great way to make the senior feel more comfortable (whether you are a male or female photographer). My friend Rob is an awesome college grad photographer that does a great job of having a personal brand so his clients are able to get a feel for his personality before the shoot. He may be a great example for you! instagram.com/square8studio
