Collaborer avec un photographe sur un projet. Comment vous assurez-vous que vos deux visions transparaissent ?

Meeting before the project to discuss the mood and vision board either the photographer or creative director has created for the project at hand. Identifying what elements both parties would like to emphasize on the most during production, from lighting to dynamic posing, makeup, colors, story line, etc. ensuring everyone is getting what they want out of the collaboration.

Or not; my rule as a Gallerist and an artist and when cooking is to put it in the pot and let it sizzle. let the magic happen; otherwise it will be controlled and you’ll get what you want at best and never any more. I always shoot for more and artistic freedom is the key. Of course you need to pair the right people that can play together. See the word play; it is the opposite of your definition, okay somewhat.

As a photographer myself, there is only one way to do it right: Have trust ! Find the right person, whose work you like and then give him an extensive briefing, explain your thoughts and feelings and then let it go. Believe in your colleague, let him find HIS/HER way to surprise you. That´s why you hired him-right ?

Communication is the key to success. Having meetings to understand your client vision, bringing also your own vision, planning carefully each step of the process and choosing the right team and models are what it needs to have a successful advertising campaign or any photoshoots.

Speak with the art director before the project begins - this will give you a specific visual idea of what he/she is expecting by the end of the project. Ask the art director for sample images of the style and mood of the images he/she is looking for. Afterward, talk with the journalist/writer of the project to discuss the outline of the project and what the highlights will be to emphasize those ideas on the photos created for the project.

Don’t overthink it, but a casual creative call to get everyone on the same page with the vision is key. This conversation should be fun and light, but be careful not to over promise. Take the time to define expectations.

Leute, Kommunikation ist der Schlüssel! Teilt kurzfristige Änderungen direkt mit ohne Verzögerung. Bleibt in der Feedbackkultur offen und respektvoll. Jeder steckt sein Herzblut in die Arbeit und das sollte entsprechend wertgeschätzt werden. Sorgt am Set für gute Stimmung. Sprecht viel, auch über persönliche Dinge. Bringt die Leute zusammen und lasst hierarchische Beziehung nicht unmenschlich werden, denn das ist alles, aber keine gute Kommunikation.

In my experience, as both the photographer & journalist, it is a great idea to immediately put text to the collection of images and send to your fellow collaborator asking for their thoughts. This way, the ball is set to rolling and they will let you know early on if their ideas are different from your initial thoughts. It is important to note that while most people are confident in their expectations at the start of the project, points of view may change slightly or a lot over time, as they discover more about the topic or get more feedback from their own team. The scope of work has the potential to expand or contract and you have to be able to manage either direction as professionally as possible.

Es muy importante comunicarse. Pueden trazar 1k objetivos, pero si no se construye un canal honesto de comunicación el proyecto se convierte en un trabajo cuesta arriba.

I think it’s very important to talk things through and be clear so that everyone knows what they are meant to do, and keep in contact as often as you can and deal with any problems that might arise immediately, and it’s good to know that you’re both on the same page, this would be my advice. One more thing to add, because I take all my own photographs and as well as write the text, I have a different experience to other authors.

Respecting what another professional in your industry says so much about who you are, how you conduct yourself with clients and others. If I want respect, then I need to take the time to give them that same respect. This creates a positive attachment to your business.

La photographie est un moyen d'expression qui écrit avec la lumière. Si le journaliste utilise les mots, le photographe doit être sensible et, à travers ses images, retranscrire le contenu du message. C'est un travail de complémentarité entre les deux acteurs.

Creative freedom is the cornerstone of any successful collaboration. By giving each other the space to explore and express their artistic instincts, while staying aligned on the defined goals, you allow the project to evolve organically. This balance of structure and freedom ensures that both visions not only coexist but enhance each other, leading to a final product that truly shines.

L'interlocuteur d'un projet peut être choisi pour sa vision créative mais aussi pour son style et sa façon de travailler. Des points forts qui doivent venir compléter voire renforcer ceux des autres et non systématiquement entrer en conflit. Pour cela il est important de conserver une grande ouverture d'esprit et une capacité d'écoute sincère quant aux différentes visions autour de la table. C'est uniquement dans ces conditions que le projet pourra être enrichi et renforcé par les éléments apportés par chacun.

Das wichtigste überhaupt. Kein Mensch kann alles wissen und können. Kreativer Input von außen ist super wichtig, um das Projekt nach vorne zu bringen und des Gesamterfolg sicherzustellen. Wichtig: Input filtern Nicht jede Idee ist eine gute Idee. Aber regelmäßiger Austausch führt zu super Ergebnissen. Schlechte Ideen gehören dazu!

Creative commitment is a very important decision. This type of project requires an effort from both parties and keeping creativity afloat for the time required to meet the objective and adapt in the best possible way.

Indeed! A comprehensive review is most important. As photographer and journalist, I found out at the tail end of a project that the BTS (behind the scenes) videos and pictures were just as important as the main pictures to a fellow collaborator. Luckily, we had a good amount of BTS and both parties could breath easy.

Every project is a success! Every time you make something and try, repeat, perfect you create something new. Do what is best and natural, or sometimes try do something new techniques to deliver results. Make do with your own ideas and create your own ideas and make your own ideas in your own style