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Frequently Asked Questions

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Hey photographers!! I’m sharing with you some answers to my most frequently asked questions. If you don’t find the answer you were looking for, I’d be happy to set up a one-on-one Q&A session with you!

What cameras are good for beginners?

For beginners, I would recommend a Sony A6000 or A7iii, Nikon D3500, Canon Rebel t8i or 80d.

What lenses are good for beginners?

There’s so many good lenses out there! Here are a few of my favorites for beginners:

A 50mm f/1.8

A 24-70mm f/2.8

A 30 or 35mm (with an aperture capability of f/1.8 or f/2.0)

What’s the best way to grow my portfolio?

Shoot, shoot, and keep on shooting! Here’s a few ways I grew my portfolio when I first started out:

  • Doing free shoots for family and friends
  • Posting a model call and setting up a shoot
  • Bring your camera everywhere you go!
  • Shadow another photographer

What should I use to edit?

Lightroom Classic is what I use! It’s only available on Desktop, and it’s about $150 for the year. You can also use Lightroom CC on your phone for free.

How do you keep your clients organized?

I use a client management system called Honeybook! I love it because I can send contracts & invoices, get paid, schedule sessions, and automate my whole process so easily.

Use this link to get 50% off your first year! Code: CASSIDYLYNNE

How much should I charge?

In my opinion, you should start off cheap and as you get better & more experience – start to raise your prices.

For example: do your first couples shoot for free, then $25 , then $50, then $100, then $125, etc.

How do I shoot in manual settings?

I have a manual camera settings guide, go check it out here!

How to I get a blurry background in my photos?

Two ways: one is to shoot with a low aperture (anywhere from f/2.8-f/1.4).

Then, you can get a longer focal length lens to give you a blurry background too (try a 50mm or an 85mm).

What gear do you use?

Check out my What’s in My Camera Bag blog post here!

Can you critique my photos?

I do photo critiques every Friday on my Instagram, so follow along on there to see how you can submit your photo!

What do you use to deliver photos to your clients?

I use Pic-Time for photo delivery!!

Should I shoot in RAW?

Yes!! RAW files are much higher quality, so you’ll get a more precise edit in Lightroom. If you do choose to shoot in raw, you’ll need the capability to handle larger file sizes (so a fast memory card and a larger hard drive).

How can I pick your brain with my questions photography?

I offer Q&A mentor sessions via Zoom for anyone looking to pick my brain!! Go here to get in touch with me.

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