How to Shoot for Brands – Jumpstart Your Photo Business Information

How to Shoot for Brands – Jumpstart Your Photo Business by Joel Hyppönen is a course designed to help photographers enter the commercial photography space by working with brands.

Want to start working for brands and earning money?

Breaking into the world of commercial photography can feel intimidating. This lesson aims to give you the knowledge of how to work with brands, plan and execute branded shoots, as well as loads of extras that will help you get started in landing your first client. Joel is going to walk you through everything he’s learned working with brands: from pitching to your client to editing and delivering the best images. You’ll also get a behind-the-lens look at how he poses talent with product and finds the best available light, no matter the weather.

What You’ll Learn In How to Shoot for Brands – Jumpstart Your Photo Business?

Set against a backdrop of Norway’s dramatic wilderness, you’ll learn everything Joel knows from landing a client, to negotiating rates, to delivering high-quality work.

Intro to Shooting for Brands

Let’s get this thing started! We’re in Norway shooting for Snow Peak, a premiere outdoor brand originating from Japan. You’ll get to know Joel and learn a bit about Snow Peak as he dives into the topic of shooting for brands.

Finding Work | How Joel Got His First Client

If you to shoot professionally then you need to find work. Joel breaks down what’s worked for him and how he landed his first client. He also dives into contracts, why they are essential, and why they shouldn’t be scary. Most importantly, he’ll cover how to land clients even without a robust body of commercial work.

Planning Your Shoot

Planning and proper preparation can make or break a shoot for a brand. Joel runs through what gear he uses and how he plans for a shoot. He’ll cover how to communicate with brands, the importance of understanding a brand’s existing style, how to build shot lists, make mood boards, and find talent to ensure you capture all deliverables.

Shooting Outdoor Lifestyle | Snow Peak

In our first shooting section, Joel takes us to the mountains of Norway where he’s looking to capture inspirational hero images for Snow Peak. This segment covers posing your subject with product, locations, and what makes a hero image.

Shooting Interiors | Snow Peak

For our second shooting section, get a behind the lens look at Joel’s process for capturing beautiful interiors and brand detail shots. He’ll dive deeper into posing, how to find interesting light, and compelling texture as well as bracketing.

Editing for a Brand

Now that we have our selects, let’s look at how Joel color corrects. When editing for a brand, the product comes first. In this segment you’ll learn how to make the product pop, how to refine your image to fit the brand, how to highlight features and direct the viewer’s attention, and lastly, how to create a unique look to your images without distorting the natural color.

BONUS – Delivering Your Photos

The crew is long gone, but what good is taking incredible photos if you’re not sure how to deliver them? You’ll learn Joel’s tips for delivering your work to a client, how to organize your assets to tell a story, and his process for choosing the best images.

Conclusion

Finally, Joel will review what you’ve learned and how you can start shooting for the brands you love. Thanks for watching, don’t forget to download the presets and extras!

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