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



Om Podcasten

5 photographers (Brent Bergherm, Jeff Harmon, Connor Hibbs, Erica Kay, Brian McGuckin) take turns covering listener questions, photography news, and the famous photography "doodads" of the week with each round table discussion episode. This is the podcast for enthusiast and professional photography nerds who want to level up and master their photography--without the fluff of a "talk show." The team has a special skill for covering advanced level photography techniques in a way that less experienced photographers can understand. They don't talk down to newer photographers yet provide tips that help advanced photographers. Come join us as we all work to master our photography together!