Prepare for photography

You should always, always prepare for a photography outing. Charge batteries and check your gear. If possible scout the area ahead of time.

Today, I have a photography session planned in just a couple of hours but I started earlier in the week by scouting the area. Yesterday, I check all my camera gear and charged the batteries. I gathered all the things I thought I could possibly need including safety pins, twine, a multi-tool, etc. Typically, I end up taking more than I need but I have found it to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Many of these small items I keep in a photography vest. Wearing the vest with lots of pockets keeps me from having to carry items in a bag and then searching for where I put them. The vest also serves as a place to put lens caps.

Plan your photography outing and I believe you have a greater chance of coming away with better photographs.