Photo Books Can Provide Hands on Training
As a photographer, you’re likely at some point to work with an assistant. As an artist, you’re likely to find that you have your own way of doing things. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t share your sense of how things done in an unconventional way: photo books are a great tool for providing hands on training.
Of course, the training provided by a photo book will be supplemental: you’ll still want to be hands on, at least initially. But your photo book can create guidelines and some tips for ongoing training.
Want your assistant to know exactly how you want the lights metered for a shoot? Take a photo of the meter reading the way that you want it to. Set up your light tent, take a photo and list the dimensions and the best locations for placing the bulbs.
Similarly, if you want to share what you know with your assistant - to take his or her training to the next level - you’ll be able to use a photo book with all of the specifics. Including photos, diagrams and even text-based instructions is simple.
When your assistant has a photo book, he or she will be able to spend more time helping you out, and you’ll be able to spend less time giving direction.
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