Tips to a Smooth Photoshoot

Soilwork ©2011Hannah Verbeuren

I was reading an entry on the Chase Jarvis blog about photo shoots and how to create a successful one. I thought this information was useful.
Here are their 12 tips:

• Have a plan. And a backup plan.  Production is all about planning.  The more organized you are ahead of time, the better and more smoothly your shoot will run...(read more)
• Prioritize. Work to get the most bang for you buck... (read more)
• Clearly set expectations. Good communication with everyone involved is essential.  Schedule a pre production meeting...(read more)
• Have fun. Laugh a lot.  Smile.  Enjoy your day.
• Remember people’s names. The bigger your crew gets the harder this can be, so create a system for yourself... (read more)
• Allow enough time. Plan the day so that you have plenty of time.  Set the call time early enough so that you and the team don’t feel rushed. Take breaks... (read more)
• Be budget conscious. One huge source of stress on a job can be trying to do too much without enough resources... (read more)
• Feed your crew. It is amazing how this will keep spirits high...(read more)
• Know your kryptonite. This is my only ‘don’t’ on a list of ‘dos’, but a very important one.  It’s very important to recognize what factors contribute to your stress... (read more)
• Be grateful and show it. First, remember why you love working in the film/video industry... (read more)
• Do your best. ...(read more)
• Reflect. After your shoot, take a few moments to debrief the shoot...(read more)

To read more or to check out Chase Jarvis go here: http://www.chasejarvis.com