Portrait Session: Pre-Production Tips for Styled Shoots

Erica & Connor talk about their recent experiences producing styled shoots and major campaigns, and share their tips for successful shoots

* Erica’s most recent production

* Hanga
* 55 unique photos and videos
* Production manager and photographer


* Connor’s most recent styled shoot

* Styled Shoot for Course Composite
* Starting work on a series of personal projects to push myself to incorporate more and more into my productions. Will likely blog about it.


* Why is Pre-production important? Is it really worth doing?
* BREAK
* Pre-production tips

* Concept brainstorming session

* Concept
* Script
* Characters
* Needs

* Locations, sets, talent, props, wardrobe, stylists, HMUA, etc.




* Organization

* Workflows to help you keep track of things
* Timelines
* Communication with others involved
* Day of shoot agenda & responsibilities




* Production tips

* Keep people happy

* Food, drinks, music, etc.


* Consider bringing someone to keep track of everyone and everything
* Set lights and test everything before shoot begins