capturemag.com.auspecial promotion
[capture] sep_oct.19flip my screen down and touch focus on where I want to, and even
getting down lower is such an advantage. I’m also enjoying the rich
colours the Lumix is giving me.
Why did you decide to move to Panasonic?
One of the biggest reasons I moved over to Lumix S-series cameras is
the Australian team at Panasonic are invested in supporting our industry,
and we need that more than ever at the moment. Working with them
over the past six months I have seen how much they care about giving
back to photographers. You just have to look at all the events Panasonic
have been running for new and up-and-coming photographers. They are
truly passionate, and believe in their products, which is so important.
What’s your most memorable wedding photography experience?
I have so many, for so many reasons. One of my most memorable
recently was when the groom approached me at a wedding and asked
me to take a photo of him and his dad. He told me his dad only had
weeks to live. I remember getting my camera ready to take a photo, and
I was trying to hold back my tears at the same time. It was one of the
hardest photographs I have ever had to take, and it still makes me sad
to think about it, but it’s amazing to think the photograph I took will be
one of the most important photographs for my groom and his family.
What can people expect at the Panasonic/Capture workshops?
Well, for starters, the hands-on experience with those new S-series
cameras is going to be epic! I remember the first time I got the S1R in
my hands and I took my first shot using the 50mm f/1.4, I was like, ‘Oh
my goodness, the image is so sharp and the EVF is soooo cool!’ I still
spin out when I look through it. So, I think it’s awesome that Panasonic
has been so generous to hold these events and allow people to get
hands-on experience with these new cameras.
From my perspective, I really want attendees to come out of the
workshops feeling more confident in their abilities to shoot a wedding.
[I’ll do this] by demonstrating some easy and awesome techniques for
how to pose and direct in a natural and comfortable way. I’ll also share
my tips for finding the light and using it to create striking and dynamic
wedding photographs.Join photographer Ashley K at our exclusive Panasonic/Capture wedding
workshops in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane this September where
you’ll have the opportunity to shoot with Panasonic Lumix S-series
cameras. Find out more at http://www.capturemag.com.au, under Workshops.CONTACT
Ashley K http://www.ashleykweddingphotographer.comASHLEY K’S TOP THREE TIPS
1
LEARN OTHER FORMS
OF LIGHTING
Learn about using additional
light sources, like flashes, ice
lights, video lights, or any
other light apart from natural
light. I often hear concerns
from other photographers
about how they are worried
about shooting winter
weddings with no natural light.
It’s important to have the
knowledge to shoot using
different light sources.2
OFFER PRINTED
PRODUCTS
Provide your clients with printed
products. Don’t let them just
walk away with a USB. You are
doing a disservice to your clients
by not providing them with a
wedding album or some form of
a printed product. People still
want wedding albums. Create
some sample albums, show your
potential clients, and sell the
idea of a wedding album to
them. Trust me, you will find
most clients will add an album
to their package. I am so happythat about 90% of my clients
are purchasing albums as a part
of their packages and I feel like
I am doing my job as a
photographer and an artist the
right way.3
SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
It’s really important to put
content on your social feeds.
Even if I am exhausted after
shooting, I load up my cards
on my computer and edit a
handful of shots and share
them with my clients so they
are able to share them straight
away. This helps to build up
your name and get referrals.
Every time I shoot a wedding
and share photos, the next day
I get e-mails from new
potential clients that were
guests at the wedding the day
before. Now I am shooting
with the Panasonic Lumix
S1R, there is an unbelievable
feature where I can Wi-Fi the
images straight to my phone.
I do a quick little edit on my
phone and share them on my
stories on Instagram.