MAKE SURE THE PHOTOGRAPHERS PERSONALITY FITS YOU

READING THE PERSONALITY (Follower, Nerd, Mr. Popular aka Mr. Cool, Workaholic, Slacker )

Similar to the process of identifying the photographers style, use a numbering system to tally up the numbers to determine the personality of the photographer

  • The first peak into the photographers personality is his website.
    • What colors did he/she choose?
      • Bright colors apparent =Mr. Popular (Extrovert)
      • All dark colors = Nerd (Introvert)
    • Is it a clean design or all over the place?
      • Clean =Workaholic
      • All over the place = Slacker
    • Does it look like everyone else website?
      • Looks like everyone else = Slacker and Follower
      • Unique = Mr. Popular and Workaholic
    • Look at the about page and read his/her blurb.
      • Is the blurb boring?
        • Boring = Slacker and Follower
        • Captivating = Mr. Popular and Workaholic
    • Check out the photographers self portrait
      • Is the image a simple headshot?
        • Simple and plain = Follower and Slacker
        • Conceptual tells a story = Mr. Popular and workaholic

  • The next glimpse of who the photographer TRULY is will be exposed during the first meetup/interview. (This is very important) You can validate if who you thought the photographer is via the website is accurate in person.
    • Was he/she on time?
      • On Time = Workaholic
      • Late = Slacker
    • Was there eye contact at all times?
      • Eyes locked = Mr. Popular
      • Minimal eye contact = Nerd
    • Did the photographer pay for the dinner or coffee?
      • Dutch = Slacker and A-hole
      • Treat = Mr. Popular and workaholic
    • Were there any awkward silent times?
      • Crickets = Nerd and Follower
      • Always a great conversation = Mr. Popular
    • Did the photographer make you feel at ease?
      • Like Family = Mr. Popular
      • Rival = A-hole
    • Was there small talk before business or straight to business?
      • All Business = A-hole, Nerd and workaholic
      • Business and Pleasure = Mr.Popular and workaholic

If you are still not 100% of the photographer, then schedule an engagement session and get a taste of how your photographer will be during your special day.  Pay attention to the signs below.

  • How does the photographer give direction?
    • Clear and concise = Workaholic and Nerd
    • Confusing = Slacker
  • Where does the photographer take you on the engagement session?
    • Backyard = Slacker
    • 1st place we met = Workaholic and Mr. Popular
  • Did the photographer scout the location first?
    • Nope = Slacker
    • Special place just for you = Workaholic and Mr. Popular
  • Does the photographer yell?
    • Never = Mr. Popular
    • I am deaf now = A- hole
  • Do you see signs of frustration?
    • Understanding = Mr. Popular
    • Don’t give me that look = A-hole

Again these are the signs that I’ve observed and worked for me. Results may vary.

Now let’s apply what you’ve read here to the exercise below:

EXERCISE: 

Step 1: Go through my website HTTP://www.LawrenceAtienza.com

Step 2: At the end of the tally, list on the comment section below and list my personality along with your email address and wedding date to be entered to win a free 2-hour conceptual wedding portrait session.

If you like my personality so far, let’s schedule a first meeting and see if we hit it off.

About the author

As a child, have you ever watched a commercial about a product that you’d do anything for and just couldn’t afford? An item that you desired so much that nothing else compared and nothing else could satisfy the want. A want so great that it warrants a person to save every months allowance to posses it. The feeling materialized many times through my life. From the Laser tag set with the gun, vest and sensor in my youth to a pair of Technics 1200s M3Ds with a Vestax PMC Pro mixer in my teens to a Peter Line Forum Brand Snowboard in my college years and to finally Two Nikon Cameras and thousands of dollars worth of lenses and too much gear to mention. As you can see, my interests grew in substance by age. Photography was the only hobby where I experienced the most gratification in the work produced. The many praises from my peers and clients of my creativity and skill in communicating the concept pushed me to the edge of pure satisfaction in my craft. The fulfillment I receive in creating compelling creative images and capturing special moments on a wedding day compares to nothing else. So, I set aside my laser tag set, Dj gear and on a few occasions my snowboard for my passion in photography.

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