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Organising a photo shoot (Find a photographer (Look to your network of…
Organising a photo shoot
Find your locations
Many of the locations around you might require a permit to use their premises. Make calls and research.
ANY location might render useful as long as it connects with your idea and your concept. You can use your garage with couple of simple lights, a cloth backdrop or paper backdrops which are not going to cost you an arm and a leg.
If you decide to photograph outside, you may need to know a thing or two about photographing in a natural setting.
Timing and your positioning are two big factors when it comes to the location of your photo shoot. The idea of a planned shoot is to be able to control everything. So, if this is what you are aiming for, choose the time wisely.
Find a photographer
Look to your network of friends or the creative community for a photographer. Peruse their portfolio to ensure their style is complimentary to yours.There are photographers to suit every budget. While not always the case, photography students or photographers starting out in the industry who want to build a portfolio may be happy to help you for free, trade or at a reduced cost.
However, a photographer’s experience can do wonders to elevate your brand, so consider carefully the investment of a professional photographer with the outcome you want to achieve for your photos and your business.
What is their hourly or day rate, and how many photos will you expect to receive in your final cut?
Are there any expenses that might be incurred on top such as travel, post-production/image editing etc?
What are the copyright/licensing restrictions that will apply to the final photos you are supplied with for example, how, where and for how long can you use them for your business?
Are they professional, flexible and open to ideas to achieving your vision?
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Crew
The crew you choose should understand the task fully and should be able to fully cooperate on the set. If you are photographing for a big print ad, you might have a big budget. If you are doing something just for yourself, you set your own budget and fish for the best your buck can buy.
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