Q&A #16 | PPN | Fast workflow, is one card slot enough, charging for photos, and how to soft proof

Q&A about fast image workflow suggestions, is one card slot safe enough for photographers, how to start charging for photos, and how and why to soft proof?

 

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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

 

1. Hi Marco, I have started to cover live events like sports, concerts, and festivals in my area. I really enjoy doing this kind of photography and want to grow this into a part-time business. But with the fast-paced news cycle, I have realized that you need to be the first one sending the photos out in order to be picked up by relevant media outlets. But shooting and at the same time importing, sorting, and post-processing the images with my MacBook Pro is currently way too slow. How do you do it and what are your suggestions for a speedy workflow on the go?

Question from: Victor, Dayton, Ohio

 

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Lexar 1000x Pro SD UHS-II card

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Lexar 2000x Pro SD UHS-II card with USB3 UHS-II card reader

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2. I am currently transitioning from being a hobby photographer to a part-time pro photographer and want to eventually switch to be a full-time photographer. As a hobby photographer, my friends and relatives always asked me to bring my camera and take portraits or document a wedding for free. But as they are my starting customer base in this transition, how can I manage to now charge them for the photos that they are used to get for free? Thanks for the wonderfully diverse photo podcasts that you produce each month!

Question from: Camilla, Göteborg, Sweden

3. I’m a wedding photographer and currently use a Nikon D500 (APS-C) with two memory card slots (SD+XQD). I have been waiting for the release of the new Nikon mirrorless camera and want to add it as a FF body for it’s quieter operation without mirror noise and better ISO, DOF and live view AF performance. But as many reviewers have already noted, the Z6 only has one XQD memory card slot. As a wedding photographer who can not repeat to shoot a wedding day, I am very afraid of losing images when I only have one card slot in the camera. Is this a valid fear or is this just gear hysteria?

Question by: Adrian, Manchester, England

 

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 Nikon Z6

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XQD Memory Cards

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Lexar Image Rescue 5 for Mac and PC:

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4. Would you please explain what soft proofing in LR is for. When and how to use? Thanks!

Question from: Bill, Missouri, USA

 

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