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How To Hire And Be The Ultimate Second Photographer

  • 18 Sep 2024
  • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • 2003 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95825

Registration

  • Affiliate members of PPWC (Wine Country) and PPSCV (Santa Clara Valley)
  • Guest registration - currently not a member of PPSV or one of our partner affiliates (PPWC or PPSCV)

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MONTHLY MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

How to Hire and Be the Ultimate Second Photographer

  • Whether you are hiring or aspiring to be the ultimate second photographer, understanding the expectations, roles, and responsibilities is crucial for a successful collaboration. For lead photographers, finding a second shooter who complements your style and workflow can significantly enhance the quality and breadth of your coverage. For second photographers, excelling in this role requires a blend of technical proficiency, proactive support, and a positive, collaborative attitude. This program will ensure a productive partnership that delivers outstanding results for every event.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Primary photographer - How to interview a second photographer that fits your brand
    • Primary photographer - How to set expectations so you get outstanding results
    • Second photographer - What to do before, during, and after the event to continually get hired
    • Second photographer - What technical and personnel skills do you need to be successful
    • Tips about on and off camera flash to get consistent results quickly

In Person Meeting

Free to PPSV Members
$35 Guest Fee for Non-Members

Agenda:

  • 6:00-6:30 pm: Networking (with a simple/light dinner provided)
  • 6:30-7:00 pm: PPSV New Member Intros/Announcements/Business
  • 7:00-9:30 pm: Program

BIO:

Traci Kinney is a professionally trained wedding, commercial, and portrait photographer with over 13 years of experience. She began her journey in wedding photography as a second photographer and through the years expanded her expertise to include corporate events, sporting events, and bar and bat mitzvahs. Today, her primary focus is corporate headshots and branding.  As an instructor, Traci is dedicated to helping photographers grow their businesses and achieve success.

Her program draws on her 13 years of professional photography experience, offering insights and true-to-life stories that highlight the often-unexpected challenges in the field.

Before turning her passion for photography into a full-time entrepreneurial venture, Traci spent over 17 years working in training, marketing, and sales for major companies. She enjoys blending her extensive business and marketing experience with her creative skills to help clients grow their businesses.




Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley
Est. 1953

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