Behind The Scenes With Fashion Photographer Brandon Oursler
Video: Jeff Dolan.
Every now and then you get the opportunity to step into another world and experience something new. When you get these opportunities, take them.
I recently got the opportunity to work with my friend Brandon Oursler on a photo shoot for Lauren Grissom, an aspiring young model and past Miss Tennessee. It was really fun. I was able to shoot some video, brush off my editing skills, and enjoy the art of fashion. We shot on location in Spring Hill, TN, and braved mosquitoes that rivaled the humming bird variety back home in coastal Carolina.
8 Video Tips For Your Next Shoot:
- Storyboard the shots you definitely want and capture them sooner rather than later.
- If you are interviewing anyone, know what questions you want to ask before the event.
- The more footage you shoot, the more editing time you create.
- Bring a tripod. The newer and smaller cameras are prone to hand shake.
- Double check your bags for everything you will need before you leave. Repeat.
- Always get permission from the location to shoot or risk being kicked out.
- Relax. If you are not comfortable, your subjects will not feel comfortable.
- Good audio can be your secret weapon.