Problems on location

Just like at any photoshoot there are problems that can occur, here are some that can happen on location and how to try solve them.

Problems 

1. Bad weather 

2. Crying/shy children 

3. Faulty equipment

4. The general public in the shot/busy place

5. Uncooperative clients  

Solutions

1.  Plan ahead, check the weather forecast for the day of the shoot. Also as the weather can change over the course of the day, have a back up plan for a location that is near by.

2.  If a young child is involved it may be helpful to bring an extra family member so if the child is upset they can look after the child while the rest of the people can get on with the shoot. Sometimes its a good idea to have probs like toy or teddys to make the child feel more comfortable.

3. It can be good to have an extra camera and/or spare battery with you at any shoot as you never know if or when equipment will fail.

4.  Again this is about planning your shoot before, if you know its a public place, then different times of the day may be less busy, also if there are people walking past and in the background then you and your client may not end up with the final images that you/they wanted.

5. It is always a good idea to meet with your clients before hand, this is to make sure that both you and them are clear on ideas and how the shoot with play out. Most people will have a image in their head that they want, but of course it wont always turn out like that, again discuss this before hand and even draw up a contract for them to read and sign.