Bruce Magilton
- Get in close to the subject to take a photo (unless you need a background, you can take the “clutter” out).
- Never be late and always keep your phone with you – smartphones are great for taking photos.
- Warm up, adapt and try to grab the attention of the subject.
- Be careful of lighting and shadows – the light should always be behind you.
- Make the picture tell a story.
- Don’t be afraid to take the subject outside to take a photo.
- Ask the subject to lift their chin up.
- Ask the subject to write down their name for you – this eliminates any chance of you spelling their name incorrectly.
- If you do end up working with a professional photographer, make sure you have a good relationship with them so you can watch and learn from them (and never introduce them to your interview subject as “my photographer”).
- The photographer should always drive to a job.
Kristie Sullivan 