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As you can imagine, the covid-19 pandemic has put a halt on the livelihoods of photographers everywhere. However, numerous friends of mine over the past 12 months have either dabbled with or branched into remote photography. I personally found it intriguing, and fun, and did a bit of ‘modelling’ on the other side of the camera for a change to help them with their virtual shoot portfolios, but hadn’t actually done any of the shooting myself. It poses some challenges to the photographer as you can imagine with the restrictions of being inside a phone! Not being able to personally move the camera and adjust things in the room, not being there to show what I mean in terms of ‘poses’ etc, but, it’s certainly work-with-able so long as you are able to direct the client. So, this afternoon I gave it a go for the first time!
Many thank yous to my first subject, the absolutely fabulous teacher, published writer, and alt model Haili-Leanne Hughes.
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So what is a virtual shoot and how does it work?
A virtual shoot is kind of what it sounds really, it’s done via technology and using the internet to connect the photographer and client. You download an app that allows us essentially have a video call (though you can’t see me, just hear me) and it allows me to control the camera on your phone for the duration of the shoot via the app. So I can ‘take’ photos, and adjust the exposure, but I’ll require you to do the physical moving of the phone which I will help direct. I then receive all the images I take via this app, edit them, then re-upload them to the app from where you can download them yourself! Simples.
“Having a virtual shoot was a bit unusual and at first I wondered how it was going to work! But Becky had some brilliant ideas and solutions to challenges with the space. It was brilliant that you could also see the pictures very quickly as a model. It was such great fun!”
Ooh sounds fun, count me in!
Awesome! I’m offering a limited number initial shoots for just £35 to get my beginner-remote-shoot-experience going! The shoot itself will take around 30 minutes and you will receive at least 20 edited final shots. Fancy doing something different, documenting these strange times we’re in (it’s always nice to have an excuse to get a bit dressed up at the minute right?!), maybe capturing some quality time at home with your loved one, or just wanna do some creative solo portraits? Just get in touch via the contact form (link found in the menu bar at the top!) or via my Facebook Page. I look forward to hearing from you!
More virtual shoots!
Remote Portrait Photography Virtual Shoots
“Oh WOW I love them so much! Amazing work! Thank you so much for the experience”
“Amazing! Thank you! Wow, just wow. Love them. Thanks for my little escapism in the middle of my work day.”
“Absolutely gorgeous. I’ve piled on the weight having been poorly for the last 12 months. These make me feel better about myself. Thankyou you are amazing. ❤️❤️❤️ Love them all. I can’t wait to book with you again!”
“I’m so pleased thank you thank you thank you gosh, my face hurts. Beaming! Did I mention you’re a wizard?”
“Thank you Becky! It was super fun this morning and I really appreciate the extra time you took with me.The more I look at the photos the more I adore them – especially the ones with the kit and the wall. I just showed some to my Mum who loved them and was gobsmacked. So just another thank you from me for making me feel lovely x”
What is a remote portrait session or virtual shoot?
It’s basically as it sounds, it’s a shoot done remotely, far apart, and virtually, so through technology, using my laptop and the client’s phone! So you can be anywhere in the country (or world! I’ve already done shoots in America, Sweden, and Prague!) and we can have a shoot! You don’t need to be a model, it’s just about having a bit of fun, having an excuse to get dressed up, and getting creative with some cool portraits in your home!
You will download a (free) app that allows me to use your phone’s camera for the duration of the session, this works on both Android and iPhones. I can ‘take pictures’ through the camera and adjust exposure but will direct you where to place and how to adjust the position of the phone to form the composition for each set of shots! I then receive all the images taken during our 30 minute session via the app to choose which to edit and send back to you! All we need is an internet connection and some nice natural light! Always nice to have an excuse to get dressed up eh?!
I currently charge £65 for a 30 minute session and you will receive at least 15 final edited images!
“Having a virtual shoot was a bit unusual and at first I wondered how it was going to work! But Becky had some brilliant ideas and solutions to challenges with the space. It was brilliant that you could also see the pictures very quickly as a model. It was such great fun!”
“OMG!!!! I LOVE them!! The lighting is epic!!”
“I LOOVE them. I loved it! Thank you!”
Sounds fun! How do I book?
Just pop me a message via the contact form or through my Facebook page or Instagram and I will get back to you with the dates and times I currently have available!
