How To Start With Portrait Photography - 3 Key Tips

Published: 23 May 2024
on channel: Gerard Needham
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Hey 👋
My name is (insert name), and I’m a photographer based in (location)
So I’m reaching out as I love you style and your work, and I have a cool TFP shoot concept that is (explain shoot in a few words - outfit, location, time of day ect)
Im available on the following dates (list dates or weekends ect)
Let me know if you’re free and interested, and when you accept this message request I can send you thru my mood board, that has some extra information!
Cool, looking forward to hearing back.
(Your name)

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