A visually detailed account of Tim's work in San Diego and destinations abroad
So this post is for all my future “fun” clients out there. As a result of a few conversations over the last week, I decided to put together a fantasy wish-list for future clients & a more stylish way of dealing with that inevitable moment when…(yes)…you pay me. This goes for any client investing in...
This made me laugh! #2 is my choice. :)September 21, 2011 – 11:17 am
Bahaha. Love this. I think #1 is my favourite. I think. Do you think the bank will hate you for trying to deposit thousands of $1 bills?May 1, 2011 – 1:42 pm
No 4 sounds good to me. Ill move in a few months overseas in a couple of months, so can i book you in advance. And by advance it means there’s no groom yet, but I’m hoping the discount would apply in the near future years.April 30, 2011 – 10:28 pm
this is beyond genius. i sincerely hope your clients take you up on these options because seriously? BITCHIN!
ps- if it were me, i’d pay you with the mega huge check.April 29, 2011 – 9:53 pm
DUCK TALES!!!!! Nice flashback!
Can’t wait to see it unfold….wish I had booked you just so I could do this. I would fly out to San Diego just for the occasion!April 29, 2011 – 9:18 pm
Love it! And I like to think that my remark about this in one of your old blog posts has something to do with this post. Look at me! Look at meeeee! (Ok, I’m not this needy all of the time, I swear)April 29, 2011 – 1:14 pm
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With this post, I’ll hope to give you the ins & outs of nightlife photography & all its perils. To start off, I should say that nightlife photography isn’t the most lucrative avenue for a photographer – but it sure can be some fun work. Most nightlife photographers will make about $75-100 per night. I’ll...
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Excellent post. I’ve been researching the nightlife photography arena for a few weeks now and I must say your post was very informative. Could you shed some light on how to land a nightlife photographer gig?
Thanks,
DeanMay 1, 2011 – 8:30 am
I love this post for it pertains to some of the work I do. I’m actually under a contract doing nightlife photography for a local Austin artist named Tje Austin. Come to find out he’s going to be on the show called, “The Voice” today on NBC (Check it out)…. Here is a shot I did of him (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150556230395285&set=a.133808195284.223897.566175284&type=1&theater) and let me know what you think. Thanks for the tips for I shoot his listening party tomorrow. I agree with Ashley that you work the hell out of the flash. All I have is the Nikon SB-600 but I’m going to buy Stroboframe and TTL cord.April 26, 2011 – 1:59 am
Thanks!! You da best!April 25, 2011 – 8:47 pm
wow so cool. lol i feel like the girl who missed 1 week of class and needs to catch up. I need to learn how to apply all of this.April 25, 2011 – 2:20 pm
So cool about the light trail tip. Must try that out… And your flash skills are >>>> mine. Must. Practice.April 25, 2011 – 12:50 pm
ps: You know how to work the hell out of a flash. I need to master this.April 25, 2011 – 9:39 am
These are B.A. You went H.A.M. (like that?)
Your honesty about the scene is dead-on, and that’s really refreshing. You do have to have pretty thick skin to tackle such fancy & intimidating late-nights, and you are totally the guy with the personality to do it, but you’re true to you, thus I love & respect ya! Dude spraying the champagne totally LOOKS like he likes to spend money (HEY! I love champagne! Hook a sistah up!). AND YOU GOT TO MEET KIM K? I DIEEEE FOR HER.
So happy you got to use your mafia metaphor.
xoApril 25, 2011 – 9:38 am
This post is going to be a bit tricky, so I figure I’ll segment it in to parts to make things a bit easier to understand in layout format. On an average week, this is how schedule will look: (start on Thursdays, as I always have work Thursday, Fri, Sat, & Sun. Thursdays are my...
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great post!! One of the things on my bucket list is to shoot at a major fashion week!!!April 25, 2011 – 4:33 pm
Man… Keep it coming TIM!!! Your posts are some of the bests. I’m learning everyday or every post from you lol. Cannot wait for Photobooths, Nightlife/Reception Photography (I really need help there), Portrait Editing.. I’ll just sum it up and say all of themApril 24, 2011 – 10:49 pm
love it! you are amazing…how do you do it? keep up the good work and rockin’ the bad ass shots:)April 24, 2011 – 7:54 pm
nightlife/reception photography = happy dance hahaApril 23, 2011 – 10:18 am
I love reading all your blog posts.. Keep them comingApril 22, 2011 – 8:41 pm
I am loving all your blog posts… Keep them coming..April 22, 2011 – 8:40 pm
Thanks again Tim! Thank you so much for opening up and letting us all into your world! Thank you for your honesty. You are a very talented photographer!!April 22, 2011 – 7:11 am
Wow. Unbelievable schedule. You are a beast! Thank you so much for posting all of the details. Lots of good stuff for this budding photographer.April 21, 2011 – 6:58 pm
Wow! Can’t wait to see your more detailed posts on some of what you mentioned here. You are crazy busy and crazy good. Love the shots you posted, especially the 2nd or 3rd one with the couple dancing in black & white.April 21, 2011 – 5:03 pm
Your last name suits you well in your biz my friend.. you will be soon be King of all photographers! Well done! =)April 21, 2011 – 1:51 pm
Oh my gees. DO YOU SLEEP? That schedule is INTENSE! But good for you! I would love to be that busy photographing! Werrq it. I can’t say it enough, thank you for being SO open about your workflow, and everything else.April 21, 2011 – 12:39 pm
God you’re freakin’ good.
You’re the total opposite of me…I feel like I am so all over the place that I can’t OWN just one thing, and you are OWNING IT ALL. Damn you. But, props. Love it.
& the southern style mansion with the rows of trees? DID I DIE AND GO TO HEAVEN?!?! Where is that??? Take me there. Now. Pleaseeeee.
Love love loveeee the snow-style photobooth. Creative, fun, and awesome colors.
Keep rockin’ it.April 21, 2011 – 11:20 am
EXCELLENT POST TIM!!! Thanks for all the information and clarity on work flow. Keep up the good work!!! All you shots are great and your photobooth looks like a BLAST!!! What’s your lighting set for the photobooth? Thanks, SteveCApril 21, 2011 – 8:20 am
wow you do a lot. and your time to send back pictures is quite quick. looking forward to the photobooth & nightlife.April 21, 2011 – 6:38 am
[...] My work – and the workflow behind it [...]April 25, 2011 – 7:56 am
(Originally this post was going to be only about pricing & payments, but I felt it wouldn’t be complete without the background story – if you want the hardcore stats of where I’m at now, just scroll to the bottom) PROGRESSION When I first started out doing photography, I SUCKED. Big time. Imagine all the...
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I’m catching up on all your posts and I am seriously blown away! I feel like a better photographer just by knowing you (and having access to your brain). Please keep the posts coming!!May 31, 2011 – 9:32 pm
I have an important question about backup. Do you have a back up feature on your blog?? You better! I’ll have a heart attack if something happens to this thing, honestly! If not I’d better start copy-pasting all your informative posts and saving them at some secure place. :)April 26, 2011 – 10:07 pm
So, again great pictures! Here is a question for you that many may want to know as well…. When you are taking pictures of people, at bars or at weddings…. do you have to get any “permissions” to post their pictures? (am I opening a can of worms here?) Hope not!April 22, 2011 – 6:24 pm
Loving your blog posts, man. Very forthcoming and honest and great info!April 20, 2011 – 9:01 pm
@Matthew – awesome man, he has another book called “The Thank You Economy” I’ve been meaning to pick up & read. You just inspired me to get on it!
@Ashley – she actually kept it all in a dining room drawer and spent it slowly…said it actually was pretty nice not ever having to go to the bank! lol
@Justin – I just added nightlife shooting to the list of how-to posts…look for it next weekApril 20, 2011 – 10:23 am
I enjoyed the post Tim, I’m also into the night life photography but non of my shots are as great as yours. Very motivational to know at first your work was crap but than developed into what I see today. Thanks for the sweet blog post!!!April 20, 2011 – 10:14 am
Lisa, you are a great Mother. :) Personally I would have tacked on a teller’s fee, but that’s just me.April 20, 2011 – 8:05 am
Picked up “Crush It” based on what you mentioned Time. Finished it in one night. Between the CreativeLIVE class, your blog and the book I have lots of thinking & things to work on thanks. Thanks for sharing such a great resource.April 20, 2011 – 3:03 am
Hey Tim,
Would love you to talk post production. What do you use to edit and get the look you’re after in your photos. Photos that are so dang sharp I must add!
Regards
MarkApril 19, 2011 – 8:13 pm
Well, I did curse him a few times, but the money paid in $1 bills was an upturn in our relationship! :)
Love, MomApril 19, 2011 – 7:57 pm
Thanks so much guys! Your comments keep me motivated to keep posting, and I really appreciate the feedback!
@Ashley – she actually was laughing pretty hard when I did it!
@Marissa – good to hear from you! I’ve seen some of the work you’ve been doing with chaz lately – looks awesome!April 19, 2011 – 7:16 pm
As always… You deliver the goods!! Thanks!April 19, 2011 – 6:08 pm
Great post! Loved reading about how you got started, I had no idea! Definitely doing a great job, I remember quickly meeting at a shootout in 2009 I think and I’m so happy to see you are doing so well for yourself!April 19, 2011 – 2:39 pm
Fantastic post Tim with great “insider” info!April 19, 2011 – 2:08 pm
Nice post Tim. Would love to work together on an event shoot sometime. Keep up the good work and thank you for all the inspiration.April 19, 2011 – 1:00 pm
Great insights and incredibly helpful information… Thanks!April 19, 2011 – 12:34 pm
I saw you on Creative Live and I been reading your blog everyday. Thanks for all the great advice and honesty and you attitude ROCKS. GREAT WORK—-THANKS!April 19, 2011 – 9:00 am
I am sure your mother was cursing the son that she raised when you waltzed in with two thousand ones.April 19, 2011 – 8:56 am
Thank you so much for all of your insight! I really really appreciate your honesty and openness :-)April 19, 2011 – 6:31 am
Once again your blog post knocks it out of the park Tim. Your honesty, transparency and attitude help others starting out or even just thinking about starting out being a professional photographer.April 19, 2011 – 4:13 am
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So I shared this on facebook the other day, and while I wasn’t planning on releasing it on the blog, I figured it would be a good idea to be able to point someone to it in case the topic came up in the future. I got a lot of feedback (almost all positive), and...
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I love that you included that hoodrat. I work full time at a youth development organization and my kids say that all.the.time. Have you seen “hide yo wives hide yo kids”? If not, you need to google that!
oh, and great video :)April 21, 2011 – 7:19 pm
Tim, you are a crack up! I can’t believe I had to wait 2 minutes before I got to hear the theme song for the day. Thanks for sharing this post. I am in a totally unrelated field, but really want to get into photography. I can’t imagine being where you are. Would love to hear about how you first started. If it was as a second shooter, how did you make connections?April 21, 2011 – 8:10 am
woot woot, found my sugar daddy for the next 2 months before i switch continents.
lol but jokes apart love the openess it helps a lot.April 20, 2011 – 10:24 pm
Thanks for your openness… It’s nice to come across a photographer who’s willing to help the little guys ;).
I am very curious about what types of shoots you do each week, as well as how you book your clients/shoots. It seems most of your work is commercial –do you advertise or rely on word of mouth? How did you gain clients when first starting out?April 18, 2011 – 10:04 pm
OH. MY. GOD.
SHERRY SAID IT, NOT ME!
xoApril 18, 2011 – 7:59 pm
I really appreciate what you are sharing with everyone! :) Thanks a lot, dude. I’m still working on transitioning into full time P:
PS. Omg. Has anyone ever told you you look like Jimmy Neutron? The resemblance is uncanny, and it’s KILLIN’ me.April 18, 2011 – 7:52 pm
Ha ha… I like you and your knowledge sharing videos! I am dreaming for the day where I can book one shoot a day let alone two! But how long did it take you to get to the point where you are making this kind of money… what’s your life story Tim?April 18, 2011 – 4:15 pm
Great video!!! Love all the great advice and posts…I appreciate so much the photographers that are open books. Loved the sugar daddy joke…hilarious.April 18, 2011 – 12:56 pm
[...] marked the last of many recent Craigslist transactions that had me rolling in the money-money, Tim King style. Unfortunately, unlike my friend to the sunny-sunny south, this wasn’t income earned [...]April 26, 2011 – 9:13 am
One of the most common questions I get from friends or people I meet at events is – “what is the best point & shoot camera out on the market right now?” And you know what? I’m probably the WORST person to ask about that. I don’t even OWN a point & shoot. The only...
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Powershots are always da bomb. I always have people asking me this, too, so without even uttering a word I will just send them to your blog.April 15, 2011 – 3:13 pm
The gear post. Every photographer’s gotta have it, my time was due. Here we go. 50mm 1.2 While the other lenses do good work, this one hustles my best shots in most circumstances, and I can always count on her to bring me the money shots. She’s solid for low-light, headshots, photowalks, and when it...
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Holy.CRAP!!! Man…all the lenses you have are OFF THE CHAIN!!!! Seee-reee-us-leeee! I soooo envy your camera bag now! ;DApril 20, 2011 – 4:30 pm
Honey badger don’t care!
I love gear posts. Also, your writing makes me laugh. Thanks for showing some personality on your blog!April 16, 2011 – 5:08 pm
Dude! The Honey Badger!! I want that guy to narrate my life. Honey Badger don’t give a shit, it takes what it wants.April 15, 2011 – 1:17 pm
Ok, so I really enjoy your work, but that Fantastic Mr Fox photo is what really won me over. Adding you to my blogstalk bookmark folder now ;)April 14, 2011 – 6:42 pm
Ok, so I really enjoy your work, but that Fantastic Mr Fox photo is what really won me over. Adding you to my blogstalk bookmark folder now ;)April 14, 2011 – 6:42 pm
Not sure if the pocket wizard helps focus – I know it relays via radio (doesn’t need to connect infrared) but not sure if it assists with autofocusing. Check it out!April 14, 2011 – 3:43 pm
I pretty much already knew what lenses you were using, but that post gave me a better idea about the purposes of each one and their hierarchy in your hm… lens harem))
I have a question about the ST-E2 transmitter, I’d love to have it to help me focus. I also checked out pocket wizard and it seems to have more flexibility in terms of positioning the light source (it doesn’t have to face the transmitter) BUT it doesn’t seem to help you focus, right? So which one to choose?April 14, 2011 – 3:16 pm
Thanks King! (and I did laugh at that joke too) Great info and reasoning!! I am still saving for that 50 1.2! Still saving….April 14, 2011 – 2:18 pm
I want a bandit hat too! That’s one of my all time favorite movies.April 14, 2011 – 1:58 pm
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This week, I decided to kill several stones with one bird and answer any questions that have been thrown my way regarding my photography. To start off, one of the most common questions I get is how I process my imagery. I figured I would do one post on how I edit my photowalks, and...
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Thank you Tim…I have learned TONS from your generosity in sharing your techniques!!
Sincerely,
Thanks
MosesSeptember 22, 2011 – 11:13 am
I love the tilt-shift tip. LOL, I def agree with Ms. Ashley Goodwin on you becoming my “photographer’s edit” also. Ha, keep it upApril 24, 2011 – 7:19 pm
hmmm been using a trial lightroom, Im now tempted to buy it out, especially since student discount is LR for only $88April 20, 2011 – 9:56 pm
Sweet. Never knew about that exposure gradient tool- must try it out. Those Versailles photos are THE BOMB.April 18, 2011 – 7:57 am
Love the tilt shift expo! Good to know. Also, the headband suited you quite nicely on CL. =)April 14, 2011 – 10:39 am
Amazing. <3'd your new video where you lay it all out there. You're a rockstar.
I have an unbelievably boring Q, but you mentioned it in your video.
It's more about the business side, taxes, etc. So you're set up as a sole proprietorship? Do you have one bank account which you share for personal/business? What program/software do you use for client management and accounting? Do you take credit cards?
If you're not asleep already..would love to hear more about that :-DApril 13, 2011 – 11:17 pm
wow, I love your travel photos! Thanks for posting this!April 13, 2011 – 8:09 pm
Hey Tim, great work man thanks for posting an in-depth explanation of your process. I love how your images pop and I defiantly learned a few things. I’m going to practice using the gradient tool and selective saturations more!April 13, 2011 – 7:02 pm
Nicely done Tim! LOVE the two photos from the walk in Sevilla and Versailles. I would love to go there someday =)April 13, 2011 – 5:50 pm
JAJAJAJ. I just read Andrew’s post. Yes, we are all obsessed with you. & the ‘do.April 13, 2011 – 3:57 pm
I just got SCHOOOOOOLED. Literally.
How about I send over all of my images and you can be my “photographer’s edit”? K?thanks.loveya.April 13, 2011 – 3:55 pm
Amazing! :] I actually don’t even own lightroom yet, so this is really inspiring me to get it. Amazing photographs, and awesome editing! And a tilt shift lens has been my dream lens for a while, but this post will definitely make me reconsider. Thanks a lot :]April 13, 2011 – 3:02 pm
AMAZING! Thank you so much! I loved it! You were simple and to the point! You need to get together a group photo walk here in Iowa…lolApril 13, 2011 – 2:32 pm
WOW! Awesome post and images! Thanks for the sneak peak behind the camera. Love it! I am still trying to figure out which image I want sent my way…decisions..decisions..lol;)April 13, 2011 – 2:31 pm
Thanks for shooting me this link, the tilt shift stuff is legit. Thanks for posting how you do it. Spain is going to be EPIC!April 13, 2011 – 12:00 pm
Great post, Tim. Thorough explanations and showing how to keep clean and true images with intelligent adjustments. And the tilt-shift…fab! Your Versailles images totally had me fooled ;)April 13, 2011 – 11:58 am
awesome post! can’t wait to see the others.April 13, 2011 – 11:49 am
Nice post Tim. The lens corrections like your tilt shift tutorial can be done in lightroom as well. Works really well. Great photos as always. Talk soon brother.April 13, 2011 – 11:41 am
Loved this Tim! Very insightful, and while I have a different approach I was able to pick up some great tips. Also if you want me to be your first hater I can throw in something like. “YOU SUCK” but we all know that wouldn’t be genuine since we are all obsessed with youApril 13, 2011 – 8:59 am
Awesome! Thank you so much :-)April 13, 2011 – 7:52 am
Tim…
I started following you after CreativeLive and absolutely LOVE your photography…really, it’s amazing. There’s a very unique feel about your pictures and I just wanted to tell you that I LOVED this post! I feel like I’ve already learned a ton just from this post. Thanks for sharing!! I would TOTALLY frame your pictures and put them in my house or give them as gifts!!!April 13, 2011 – 7:47 am
Hi Tim!! I loved this post! Thank you so much for all the tips and for revealing your secrets on how you process your images. The tips on the tilt-shift..?? amazing!! I am not very good at photoshop, only use LR3 to postprocess, but I want to learn how to use it just for this trick!!! thank you!!April 13, 2011 – 7:36 am
[...] How I edit my images [...]April 13, 2011 – 7:03 am
Following my workshop with Jasmine Star & Creative Live this weekend, I had the chance to make a quick trip up north to visit with some of my family. My dad, step-mom, and half-brother live in Bellingham, and on Monday we made a quick trip up to Vancouver for a photowalk. Vancouver reminded me A...
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I love this…quick question. What are you camera settings such as…do you shoot in neutral/standard/etc/ and do you shoot in RAW or JPEG?> Thanks again!April 22, 2011 – 10:15 pm
love how bright & vibrant they look. the reds remind of of london busesApril 20, 2011 – 9:47 pm
Yay! I’m glad you found Granville Island and Stanley Park!! The Capilano Suspension Bridge is AWESOME. You do need to come back. And I’ve never heard anyone compare Vancouver to Europe before, haha.April 18, 2011 – 8:00 am
These are beyond amazing. I’m so glad you got to go visit your family and have some downtime, even though I will never ever forgive you for not saying goodbye. whatevverrr. I don’t like you that much anyway. Okay. Im lying. I love you. Clearly, since I comment on everything.April 13, 2011 – 8:20 pm
You’re really inspiring me to do a photo walk, never done one before, but I think it’s time I got out there!April 13, 2011 – 8:10 pm
These are AWESOME pictures Tim!!!! Btw…I watched the creative live course with J* {J* Jets Rock!!) ;D y’all were all hilarious and great….and of course “Jazz” was rockin’ the whole thing. Anyways…found your stuff through her blog post about all of y’all….LOVE LOVE LOVE your stuff….you’re great. :) :) :)April 13, 2011 – 7:28 pm
Sweet shots! I can see that it must have been torture! lol But, what you did get is amazing and enjoyable to look at! I have a question that you may have answered already…. When you take your Photowalks…. what lens do you tend to rely on? You have so many views, did you switch? My hope is that one would suffice. I really don’t want to always lug a ton of gear around on a day off. You? Thanks much! Cheers!April 13, 2011 – 12:14 pm
Nice work Tim, as always. Looks like you had a great time.April 13, 2011 – 11:30 am
[...] Photowalk: Vancouver [...]April 13, 2011 – 6:59 am
Let me first start off by saying this weekend was one of the most memorable times I’ve had in my life. Not because of the opportunity I was presented with by Creative Live, but because of the incredible people & experiences I encountered on this 3 day journey. [For those that don't know, I was...
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awww looks like so much fun. I saw the behind the live videos.
smh I don’t understand why you guys didn’t also have a crushfest on each other, so many cuties, and i didnt see much rings, maybe I just wasnt looking lol.April 20, 2011 – 1:29 pm
What a great post! Thanks for sharing Tim. It was so great to catch the 2nd day of the live cL event, wish I could’ve been there. Congrats on being one of the lucky ones picked to be a part of the workshop. Good luck! :)April 15, 2011 – 5:13 pm
wow! ty for sharing this and this is so cool you got to be a part of this! i would love to go to something like this,, i would love to fallow your photg business on fb if you have a facebook fan page , plz let me know trackside24n48@aol.comApril 12, 2011 – 8:56 pm
When I saw that you had been selected, I was so stoked for you! I remember meeting you a couple of years ago at that random SmugMug meeting that you came up to in the OC and it seemed like while you had talent, you just weren’t sure what to do with your business. I watched CL off and on last week and I loved all your questions and comments. You rock, dude!April 12, 2011 – 12:10 pm
Really…really great post! Watch you this past weekend and thought you were great! Loved the personality and the intelligent questions. Really hope this weekend is the start of something fantastic for you! I’m really just starting out in his business from square one. I’ve got a lot to learn and I’ll be following you closely! Can’t wait to see what this weekend does for you!April 12, 2011 – 10:14 am
Loved watching you guys on CL — and what an amazing & bonding experience for you and the other photographers. I’m sure you’ll be on to big things soon!!April 12, 2011 – 9:56 am
This is an absolutely phenomenal post Tim! You really hit it out of the park with this one. I am going to be writing my retrospective later this week, but you should know you are the true bomb. ” Less 3rd floor!”April 11, 2011 – 10:40 pm
Tim! Ohhhhh Tim.
Never in a million years would I think such a suave gentlemen such as yourself would make me cry, but dammit you did! I can’t thank you enough for the kind, encouraging words, or for the sweet tea birthday vodka. All of us were the perfect compliments to one another and I enjoyed every side splitting moment I spent with you. And hey, don’t hate on the gay bar, I promised I would save you if it came down to it! You & Anthony were such troopers for hangin’ late-night style, made for a birthday to remember. I can confidently say the birthday curse is officially over, all thanks to you guys!!
Once I make my life change, we shall have a skype date to toast with Patron, deal?? Hopefully I’ll see ya sooner rather than later, but until then, I’ll be stalking.
I love ya I love ya I love ya!
xoxoxApril 11, 2011 – 10:37 pm
It’s so crazy because I feel like I know all of you from just watching you guys online. Such an amazing experience and you are right. A MULTITUDE of people were touched and moved by Jasmine. It’s so inspiring to see how one person is so giving and willing to help others. I am excited to see where you will go in the future! :)April 11, 2011 – 6:19 pm
Awesome post! I can’t wait to see what all of you do in the future. I’ll have to make sure Ashley keeps me posted on all of your whereabouts! ;) You guys were so lucky to have the opportunity to not only work with Jasmine, but also to work with each other!April 11, 2011 – 3:47 pm
Fantastic post about the weekend. Loved watching all of you with Jasmine. Your comments and questions were spot on. Thanks for asking them for those of us that weren’t there in person.April 11, 2011 – 3:33 pm
You guys were hand picked by Jasmine Star and I know why! :) I had a blast with The Wolf Pack! I just finished another video featuring you and the gang so stay tuned!
xoxoApril 11, 2011 – 2:13 pm
soo envious that you had that experience!!April 11, 2011 – 1:08 pm
Coming from the perspective of an online viewer, I could tell how close of a bond all 7 of you had by Day 2. Amazing. I’m glad that you all had such a great weekend. I loved every second of creative live, and I learned so much from Jasmine. Thanks for your funny comments, and questions Tim – you kept it real :)April 11, 2011 – 12:45 pm
This is a perfect summary of the experience…you definitely have a way with bringing it all full circle! To say that I’m happy I met you would be the understatement of the year. I love you like a brother and it feels appropriate that we didn’t get to say goodbye…it feels more like a “see you later” because I know I definitely will. Keep on doing what you do! XO ~ Shy Mama from the B-lo ;-)April 11, 2011 – 12:12 pm
HAHAHAHHAAHA!!
The WHITE PANTS….hahaha…you’re so lame!! :DApril 11, 2011 – 11:47 am
Great post! I feel like after the online course, watching this vid, reading all of your guys’ stories… I feel like I was there (I wish!!!) Muchas gracias for sharing Tim!April 11, 2011 – 11:28 am
Tim! I watched you on creative live, and you had me in hysterics. You are destined for greatness, and this post really solidifies the connection all of you had. Must admit, I’m a little jealous! And this is a first time to your blog for me, but – I’ll be adding you to my reader to follow more of your endeavors! Glad to see you were inspired and had fun!April 11, 2011 – 11:23 am
Tim – Seriously loved this blog post. I have been enjoying following everyone on Twitter. I can feel the true friendship that each of you feel for each other from this experience. Curious if you are bidding on the wedding auction? You know you want to!April 11, 2011 – 10:49 am
Oh my God! That is the most touching thing I have read till now in 2011 and you’re totally right about each of those people – I wasn’t there but I was watching online and it was incredible. All of you were inspiring and insanely talented. Oh, and don’t forget that you really do sound like Matthew McConoughey ;) And you were wearing Candice’s hair pin – it looked gorgeous :D Thanks for sharing!April 11, 2011 – 10:45 am
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mikew covered a lot.
1. what’s your video blog lighting set up
2. what do you use to collage your pictures side by side
3. Nightlife photography tipsApril 21, 2011 – 1:09 am
TIM!**** not time, apparently I fail at typing today.April 18, 2011 – 10:47 am
Time! I forgot to ask this also! Do you use Shoot Q? Pictage? How do you manage everything?April 18, 2011 – 10:46 am
multiple stones with a bird eh? :) sorry, i had to say it! you’ll be a great resource to the community! your stuff is awesome and i loved watching you guys on CL- felt like i was there!April 13, 2011 – 8:03 pm
I want in on post processing…and workflow :)April 12, 2011 – 7:50 pm
Yep, I want in on the post processing too! Looks awesome.
xoApril 11, 2011 – 10:38 pm
I read your James Law interview a few weeks back. Consider this a mix of that with some business questions.
- What are your favorite focal lengths and why?
- If you could only take one lens on a trip, which one would it be?
- Do you ever get model releases?
- How much do you think you have invested in your business?(Ballpark)
- Do you prefer to use flash or natural light/high ISO/F stop combo for your event work (Gala/Dinner/Club) at night?
- What is your set up for your photo booths?(softbox size, Butterfly Lighting?, etc)
- What type of lighting do you use? (#of lights, Softbox, etc)
- What’s the best score you have had on the golf course? (or at least best shot/hole)
- You mentioned a psychology background. Ever take the Myers Briggs assessment?
- What’s the worst thing about being a full time photographer?
- Biggest mishap while shooting?
- Favorite city that you have traveled to?
- When doing travel work (engagements etc) do you just charge more to make up for the additional expenses(Airfare/hotel)?
- Describe your workflow. (shoot, backup, LR3, PS CS5, export)
- How much time do you usually spend processing?
- What is your favorite thing to shoot?
- Person/place/thing that you would love to shoot given the opportunity?
- Describe the day/moment that you decided to do Photography full time instead of a “regular” 9-5.(I read the earlier post but it’s always good to hear someone say it)
- What are your 3 favorite images and what do they convey about you/your style?
- I consider you to be really good, but do you still wake up with self-doubt or dislike for your photos every now and then?
Thanks for taking the time to do something like this.April 11, 2011 – 7:44 pm
found you through creativelive awesome stuff. one thing I did not hear being discuss is how do you process payment, form clients is it when they hire you do you use a paypal like system for half when they hire you online and then you get the rest in person? and also when shooting lets say a wedding or engagement session in a place do you have permits to photograph there or do you just go and shoot. by the way your photographs are awesome.April 10, 2011 – 10:01 pm
Hi Tim,
I discovered you @creativelive this week-end. Like other i want to know your process and workflow. You have a very great style and eye.
I downloaded some of your pics to see the exif info so i could see that you have several great lenses (24 1.4LII, 50 1.2L, 85 1.2LII, 16-35 2.8L…) and also you use very hight ISO.. i’m always in two minds to use hight iso (i have a MKII as well) Are you using a specific software for your raw files ?
i’m looking forward your next post ! Thanks for sharing.
BorisApril 10, 2011 – 8:54 pm
Hey Tim,
Would love to learn more about how you process your photos. They have a great feel to them.
Regards
MarkApril 10, 2011 – 5:54 pm
Found you through creative live. I’m in San Diego as well…hoping to start second shooting this year. Just curious how you got started second shooting?April 10, 2011 – 1:26 am
Awesome photos Tim! My question is- for your wide angle landscape shots do you photoshop the people out? I love the ones from your Europe trip but I noticed that there are never any people in the way.April 9, 2011 – 5:59 pm
Another subscriber, thanks to CreativeLIVE! You had some really great questions, by the way. I enjoyed the entire two days, and I’m sure being there in person was even more amazing! Just like Catrina, I’d like to know what’s in your camera bag, prices, how long you’ve been shooting for, and if photography is all you do for a living… Thank you in advance, I appreciate it! :)April 9, 2011 – 5:26 pm
I also enjoyed your questions at CreativeLIVE both days and love your work already… New Subscriber !!!!!April 9, 2011 – 4:52 pm
I really enjoyed hearing your questions and comments on the Jasmine Star CreativeLIVE workshop! I’ll be following you from now on :)April 9, 2011 – 4:45 pm
Awesome! Can’t wait :-) Loved our questions on Creative Live yesterdayApril 9, 2011 – 6:58 am
@Emilia – I’ll hit your question in a FULL DETAILED explanation in a post on Monday. Sound good?
@Yuliya – You rock, tweet me if you have any you want me to pass along – @timkingphoto
@Catrina – I’ll do a post on this next Wednesday, but to give you the jist – a bunch of primes and a 5d mk ii, pricing I’ll hit in a post the following week, but it’ll be a GOOD ONE – (I’ll share how much I actually make per month to give the best idea of how my strategy is working)April 9, 2011 – 12:41 am
What’s in your current camera bag? How are you able to market yourself in San Diego and Denver? Where did you start out pricing wise?April 8, 2011 – 6:41 pm
Love your video and it was also nice watching you on creativeLive today, I liked all the questions you asked. So keep asking Jasmine for me, lol ;)April 8, 2011 – 5:46 pm
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have that “it” factor on your images! Tell us about your post processing. How do you do it?!April 8, 2011 – 8:56 am
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of working with DJHere Productions, a prominent nightlife promotions company based out of San Diego. I’ve worked with them on a few projects in the past, but I was particularly excited to work with them on this trip (for reasons other than the obvious). The company’s mission is...
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Thanks man, this trip was a blast. Didn’t think anything would come from it work-wise, but I’ve actually gotten some interesting inquiries in terms of destination trips! Work is evolving, excited to see where it goes!April 11, 2011 – 1:02 am
it’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it.April 11, 2011 – 12:40 am
Holy shit these are amazing, and whhattttt whatttttt a pimp job! No wonder you’re such a smooth operator, gotta be around such smokin’ hot ladies!
xoApril 10, 2011 – 10:17 pm
Uh. Maze. Ing. Is it too soon to start planning round 2? I’m already drumming up crazy pranks to pull…Thanks for everything!April 8, 2011 – 11:57 am
Great post Tim! Your photography is outstanding like always. Good to see what you have been up to. Looks like your having fun!
CoreyApril 7, 2011 – 2:12 pm
I was in vegas and you took a bunch of pictures of my friend and I at pure I was just wondering where they were :)April 7, 2011 – 10:13 am
Timbo! I cant wait to see all of your good work! It was so great meeting you this weekend! I look forward to our future encounters! ~ JessApril 7, 2011 – 1:42 am
Love the pics brother!! Great weekend! cant wait for the next one!!If you can email me a folder with some of the finished product, wuld really appreciate it!! thanx!April 5, 2011 – 6:12 pm
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lol. THANKS! :)April 7, 2011 – 11:46 am
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