How To Organize a Photoshoot

One of my favorite parts of a photoshoot is the organization/planning period. This is because it allows me as a photographer to get to know my client better, and visualize how the shoot is going to go. One of the first steps is deciding on a date and a time for the shoots. Some clients will have a specific date in mind others will ask for suggestions. The next step would be to set a location. This is my personal favorite part because there are so many opportunities to get creative and make the shoot super fun. It is also important to take weather and time of year into account when planning the location. For example, a lot of my fall shoots tend to take place in parks because I really like to capture all of the beautiful fall colors. Lastly, a lot of my clients ask me for suggestions on outfits for the shoot. My biggest recommendation is to wear something you're comfortable in but also feel confident in. I always like to add that we may end up sitting in grass, or on something, towards the end of the shoot so they should make sure they are wearing something they don't mind possibly doing those things in. It is also always a good idea to have your client send you at least one or two reference photos of the vibe they are going for so you can have a general idea of style, posing, and editing. These are just a few things I do to organize my photoshoots, leave any suggestions or comments below and don't forget to add yourself to my email list if you haven't already.