:: exercise #11: people skills | 30 people pictures ::

SPECS

• Goal: Develop people skills.
• Tools: Camera and lens of your choice.
• Light: Depends on location.
• Location: Indoors or outdoors.
• Theme: MAKING THE CONNECTION.
• Duration: 30 minutes for photo shoot.

CHALLENGES

• Step 1: {Make Eye Contact}Focus your eyes, pause and connect with your subject
• Step 2: {Active Listening with a Friend} Actively listen and ask good questions.
• Step 3: {Where the Rubber Meets the Road} Photograph someone who interests you. Arrive early for the shoot. Greet the subject. Give her a small gift to show your appreciation.
• Step 4: {Cut to the Chase} Begin the shoot and keep it completely conversational. Keep her engaged with asking questions and listening. End the shoot early and thank the subject for her time.
• Step 5: {Acknowledgement and Thanks} Show your appreciation by following up with a handwritten note -- no texting or email allowed!