7 tips on : how to plan a photoshoot
Planning your first photoshoot as a brand or photographer can feel really daunting…but with some simple and easy steps, you’ll be shooting in no time! I’ve put together 7 simple steps to help make your shoot a success!
1. What is your concept?
Before planning your shoot, you need to work out what your main goal and idea is? What do you want to capture? What message do you want to convey through your imagery? Who is your audience? It’s really helpful to have a clear image of what your shoot will entail, so that all your preparation is guided towards that goal.
2. Pinterest is your new bestfriend!
Moodboarding is an essential way to gather your thoughts and ideas for your shoot. Whether you’re looking for style inspiration, makeup looks, or examples of poses for models, making a moodboard can help direct your focus and also, help the other members on your team understand which direction the shoot will go. Click the link below on how to use Pinterest.
3. Gathering your team!
As a brand, what’s your budget? After booking your photographer, do you have enough budget for a studio or stylist? Would having a makeup artist help your images stand out? It’s important to think of every aspect and creative you may need before your shoot. As a photographer could you collaborate with stylists and MUAs to help take your work to the next level!
4. Production
It’s time to get organised. After setting down your budget, you need to arrange the shoot day. Put together your shot lists, call sheets (detailing times and locations), styling, makeup, props, and production design. As a photographer, do you need to hire lighting or lens’? Having a clear idea of how your shoot day will run, will help the day run as smoothly as possible!
5. Pack-up
As a photographer, there’s nothing worse than manic packing in the morning of your shoot, and then realising you left those all important SD cards at home! To avoid this nightmare, prepare a standard kit-list and use this pack your kit bag before every shoot. As a brand, make sure your team knows clearly who’s bringing what – that way, there’s less chance of someone forgetting something!
6.Arrive early!
Not only will you have some time to settle, prepare your kit and have one last look at the moodboard, but your mind will be restful and ready to get creative!
7. Lastly…
Enjoy! You’ve worked hard towards this shoot, so for now, get your creative mind working, set up your moodboard, and experiment if you feel your creative juices flowing – enjoy it!
