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The world of professional photography is a curious thing, especially when you\u2019re just getting started. And knowing how to create a photoshoot checklist will serve you from day one. First things first, you have to operate out of professional surroundings. Thankfully, that’s something Peerspace<\/a> knows all about! As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, our platform offers you access to thousands of photo studios and photogenic spaces. You can book time at a studio complete with equipment, props, and lighting, or opt for someone’s private loft space, complete with a stylish theme to inspire your creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the variety of spaces available to you on Peerspace is like the variety you’ll find on the job. You\u2019ll be taking someone\u2019s high school senior photos one day, then photographing Persian rugs the next day for someone\u2019s Etsy store. And perhaps you’ll end up photographing a company\u2019s corporate blowout at some leather-and-black-lights club that\u2019s two traffic jams outside of the city. Does someone want to pay good money for you to take high-fashion shots of tomatoes for their food-kit service? You\u2019re on it. Then you’ll do it all again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though it would seem like a challenge to plan for all those different photo sessions, you\u2019ll find as you progress in your career that every shoot requires the same basic preparation. Basically, it all starts with the right creative surroundings and a few professional tips. If you\u2019re wondering what to put on your photoshoot checklist, this post should prove helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to put on your photography checklist:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Check your gear’s functioning and pack backup gear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make a list of all the gear you need for your photoshoot, then triple-check it\u2019s all functional before the day of your shoot. Have backups of everything, just in case. This means having extra batteries, memory cards, lenses, a backup tripod, and even a backup camera on hand. Have all your gear packed together in one big bag if you can. It\u2019s much harder to forget something that way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Confirm shoot location and time with your client ahead of time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before the day of your shoot, confirm the location, time, and all discussed plans with your client. If this is an outdoor photoshoot, you should have an agreed-upon backup plan in case inclement weather gets in the way. When you call your client to confirm the shoot, review the outline of the photoshoot, which you should have agreed upon beforehand. (We\u2019ll discuss this a little later.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Book the perfect photoshoot location.<\/h2>\n\n \n \n

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3. Build a shot list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before your photoshoot or gig, you\u2019ll want to build a detailed shot list<\/a> covering all the shots you want to get during your photoshoot. Now, these shots will obviously be quite different depending on what kind of gig you\u2019re photographing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you\u2019re shooting high school senior photos, you\u2019ll put together: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n