Event to Portrait Photographer | My Raw & Honest First Session

Join me as I embark on a new chapter in my photography career, transitioning from the dynamic world of event photography to the focused art of portrait photography! This video shares the honest story of my first steps, the initial intimidation, and the steep learning curve I faced, including a behind-the-scenes look at one of my very first portrait sessions with Jada.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Why I'm Switching from Event to Portrait Photography
1:30 - The Initial Fears and Intimidation Factor
3:00 - Intro to My First Portrait Session: Meeting Jada
4:15 - My (Overambitious) Approach to the Jada Session
5:45 - Studio Lighting: First Experiments & Big Mistakes!
7:30 - The Challenge of Posing & Directing a Model
9:00 - What Went Wrong: Analyzing My Early Shots
10:30 - Key Learning: The Importance of Intentionality
12:00 - Learning by Doing: Why Mistakes are Crucial
13:45 - The Mental Shift: Event vs. Portrait Mindset
15:15 - Jada's Feedback & The Power of Collaboration
16:30 - Next Steps in My Portrait Photography Journey
17:45 - Q&A and Viewer Interaction


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In this video, you'll see:
Why I decided to switch from event to portrait photography.
The raw challenges and fears I encountered as a beginner in portraiture.
A look into my first studio session with model Jada: the initial approach, what went wrong, and what I learned.
My early experiments with studio lighting (and the mistakes I made!).
The mental shift required when moving between photography niches.

🌱 What I'm Learning:
The importance of intentionality in every shoot.
How "doing" is the best way to learn, even if it's painful sometimes!
Developing my eye for portraiture and finding my style.
Basic studio lighting setups and how I'm simplifying them.

If you're a photographer considering a niche change, or just curious about the realities of learning portrait photography, this video is for you! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more updates on my photography journey, tips, and behind-the-scenes content. Share your own experiences or questions in the comments below – I’d love to hear from you!

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If you’ve enjoyed this video, there’s so much more to explore. Here’s where you can find me and follow along on my creative journey:

🎨 Creative Portfolio – See my latest personal work, visual experiments, and creative storytelling:
👉 https://www.rtperspective.com

📝 Photography Blog – Go behind the scenes with me as I share stories, moments, and insights from my journey:
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