Prepare a Shot List

Think about your why?

Why did you book your shoot and how will you use your images?  Whether it's for a new product release, website refresh or to level up your socials - every shoot has a purpose and it's the best place to start when planning your shot list. How you'll use the images after really structures how I'll shoot them! Some common uses.

  • Social Media

    Do you need it for stories, posts, Facebook banners etc.? This will determine whether you need square, portrait or landscape images

    What products/services do you offer so you can promote these? E.g. Brow wax, Retail  

    What makes your brand/biz unique? E.g. Sustainable, Luxe

  • Website

    Do you have a blog? If so, what images could we capture to help you write some posts?

    Do you need headshots for an about me page? Salon/workspace shots to show clients the space? Banner images?

  • New Launch

    Do you have a new product/service being launched?

    What is the benefit or features that will attract your customers? How can it be used? Can it be gifted? (Think Mother's Day, Father's Day etc.)

Inspiration Photos

As a photographer, I'm a very visual person and it's one of the best ways I communicate. So being able to see what type of images and layout's you like really help me meet your shoot needs. But remember, inspiration images are always inspiration and will never be copied because every business is unique!

So where do I find inspiration images?  The world is a pretty magical place if you just look in the right places. Here's some of my favorite places to find inspiration images! 

  • Instagram

    Scroll your feed and screenshot any images that stand out to you/work for your brand!

  • Me or other Creatives

    Have a look through my website & Instagram and see if there's any particular shots you can use

  • Your Industry

    Look up others in your industry and see what kind of images they use and what could work for you

  • Pintrest

    This one is my favorite - and one of the most useful tools as you can create your own board and send it to me!

  • Magazines / Prints

    Grab a magazine, book or anything in print and see what you can find. Get creative!

Here are some examples!

Need a little more help? Here's some examples of some shot list's I've put together that can help you to create your own. It doesn't have to be anything fancy - it can be sent to us simply as a brain dump email, but these give you a good idea of what to include based on your industry. If you're still stuck, feel free to reach out and we can help!