Styled Shoots (PS EP-48)

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Main Segment:  Erica chats about styled shoots:  what they are, why they’re important, and how to do it.

• What is a styled shoot?
  • a shoot that’s styled to a particular theme, look, vendor, etc.
  • simple or elaborate
• Why is it beneficial?
  • for you
    • portfolio building (new and old photographers)
    • networking
    • creative rut
    • publishing
  • for your clients
    • give them the shoot of their dreams, something totally unique
• How to do it?
  • think about publishing BEFORE the shoot and style accordingly
  • connect with like-minded vendors and approach them with a theme in mind
    • venue, decor, wardrobe, accessories, florals, cake/food, planner, hair/makeup
  • be willing to share your images since you’re asking them to work for free
  • be prepared to hear “no”
  • be organized (timelines, contributing docs, communication, shared Pinterest boards, etc.)
  • team up with other photographers to generate revenue
• After the shoot:
  • stay connected with your vendors
  • tag them in all images and give them proper credit
  • share your images with them
  • send thank you emails/cards
  • keep them up to date on publications
• Examples of styled shoots:
  • Boudoir:  https://www.boudoircollective.com/barbie-boudoir-inspiration-by-katch-studios/
  • Family: https://kristinsewardphotography.com/2014/12/22/with-every-christmas-card-we-write/
  • Addam’s Family wedding:  https://munaluchibridal.com/addams-family-inspired-styled-shoot-by-dream-plan-it-events/
  • Back to School:  https://www.100layercakelet.com/2015/09/09/apple-orchard-back-to-school-shoot/
  • Seniors:  https://leighelizabeth.com/blog/2014-senior-models-styled-shoot/

Listener Questions:

• Martina:  Is it standard practice to require a deposit for portrait sessions?
• Travis:  What is the best solution for delivering wedding photos?
• Topher:  What is the best way to photograph a man smoking a cigar?
• Zelda:  How do you forecast your pricing changes for weddings that will occur next year?  Do you book clients at your current price, or do you tell them that prices will be going up next year?