Erotic Nude Photography Shoots: eight Methods to the Perfect Pre-Shoot Checklist
It is a fantastic thought to prepare a pre-shoot checklist. A list like this will consist of a couple of issues to go more than before every shoot. It really is critical to leave enough time among going over the checklist as well as the actual time of the shoot. By giving your self sufficient time, most troubles that the list identifies could be solved prior to the model arrives. I normally go more than my list a few hours just before a shoot would be to start. What follows are some actions you might want to incorporate in your pre-shoot checklist. I go over this topic in a lot more detail in my ebook, "Money Shots: The Insider's Guide towards the Planet of Nude & Erotic Photography" (available for purchase and immediate download at ).
CONFIRM WITH THE MODEL
If you have any question in your mind regarding the reliability on the model, this is the time to take care of it. By this time, you will already have discussed the basics on the shoot with her and given her directions for the location. Still, it is often a good idea to give her a call on the day in the shoot to make sure everything is still on as planned. Also, make sure she has your phone number and tell her to call you if she has any questions or if she is going to be late. Fortunately, I can say that most models (whether professional or amateur) are responsible and will arrive within five minutes in the scheduled time.
STRAIGHTEN UP
I like to give my models a very clean environment where they can do their hair, makeup, and work with their wardrobe. It's a fairly simple thing to do, and I guarantee that the models will appreciate it. More than the years, many models have told me that very handful of photographers take the time to do this, and how much they appreciate the photographers who do.
GET THE PAPERWORK IN ORDER
Getting the necessary paperwork taken care of at every shoot is of prime importance. Without a signed model release and two forms of ID from the model (at least one of them being a photo ID), you won't be able to sell your work.
Along with the release and IDs, many photographers request that models complete a "personal profile" questionnaire (this simply consists of the model answering a number of questions that may well shed some light on her true personality). To make sure everything gets done, it is a good notion to put the paperwork in a spot where it can't be missed (along with a reminder note to make copies on the IDs).
CHECK BATTERIES
Most from the equipment you'll use during a typical shoot will require batteries. All rechargeable batteries should be fully charged when you begin the shoot. In addition, I highly recommend that you have a fully charged spare battery for your camera. Other pieces of equipment - such as light meters, remote controls, and sync systems also require batteries. It is also imperative that you also have extra batteries on hand if needed.
CHECK CAMERA SETTINGS
Make sure that your camera settings are appropriate for the specific shoot you're preparing for. A number of factors you'll need to check are white balance settings, ISO settings, and proper file format and size (JPEG, Raw, etc.). At this point, you should also check your memory cards to confirm you have enough memory for the upcoming shoot.
CLEAN LENSES
Modern lenses possess amazing optics and are capable of producing images with extreme sharpness and clarity. However, no matter how well they are designed, you are still responsible for keeping the outer glass clean and dust-free. If there are smudges, fingerprints, or dust particles present on the exposed glass at the time of an exposure, all the technology in the world won't be able to correct it.
To give you the best chance of capturing the sharpest images possible, it really is a good notion to clean your lenses before each shoot. It really is a simple process and will only take a minute or two. All you'll need is a cleaning cloth and cleaning fluid (make sure that they are both made specifically for this purpose). Put a drop or two on the fluid on the cloth and clean the lens using circular motions. When you are done cleaning, dry the lens with a different section in the cloth. It's that easy.
TEST LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
An hour or two before the scheduled shoot is a good time to check that the lighting equipment you plan to use is working correctly. You'll wish to do this well before the shoot so you'll have enough time to fix anything that isn't working properly. Lighting equipment can be very temperamental and delicate.
Often, what may initially seem to be a major problem can be fixed simply by tinkering a bit with the cords or the connections. This is also a good time to check that all sync and remote systems are working correctly.
ARRANGE THE FIRST SET
It will save you a great deal of time if you prepare as much as possible for the first set of images just before your model arrives. This includes arranging the set (furniture, etc.), placing props in easily reachable locations, and setting up the lighting layout for that particular set.
It is a fantastic thought to prepare a pre-shoot checklist. A list like this will consist of a couple of issues to go more than before every shoot. It really is critical to leave enough time among going over the checklist as well as the actual time of the shoot. By giving your self sufficient time, most troubles that the list identifies could be solved prior to the model arrives. I normally go more than my list a few hours just before a shoot would be to start. What follows are some actions you might want to incorporate in your pre-shoot checklist. I go over this topic in a lot more detail in my ebook, "Money Shots: The Insider's Guide towards the Planet of Nude & Erotic Photography" (available for purchase and immediate download at ).
CONFIRM WITH THE MODEL
If you have any question in your mind regarding the reliability on the model, this is the time to take care of it. By this time, you will already have discussed the basics on the shoot with her and given her directions for the location. Still, it is often a good idea to give her a call on the day in the shoot to make sure everything is still on as planned. Also, make sure she has your phone number and tell her to call you if she has any questions or if she is going to be late. Fortunately, I can say that most models (whether professional or amateur) are responsible and will arrive within five minutes in the scheduled time.
STRAIGHTEN UP
I like to give my models a very clean environment where they can do their hair, makeup, and work with their wardrobe. It's a fairly simple thing to do, and I guarantee that the models will appreciate it. More than the years, many models have told me that very handful of photographers take the time to do this, and how much they appreciate the photographers who do.
GET THE PAPERWORK IN ORDER
Getting the necessary paperwork taken care of at every shoot is of prime importance. Without a signed model release and two forms of ID from the model (at least one of them being a photo ID), you won't be able to sell your work.
Along with the release and IDs, many photographers request that models complete a "personal profile" questionnaire (this simply consists of the model answering a number of questions that may well shed some light on her true personality). To make sure everything gets done, it is a good notion to put the paperwork in a spot where it can't be missed (along with a reminder note to make copies on the IDs).
CHECK BATTERIES
Most from the equipment you'll use during a typical shoot will require batteries. All rechargeable batteries should be fully charged when you begin the shoot. In addition, I highly recommend that you have a fully charged spare battery for your camera. Other pieces of equipment - such as light meters, remote controls, and sync systems also require batteries. It is also imperative that you also have extra batteries on hand if needed.
CHECK CAMERA SETTINGS
Make sure that your camera settings are appropriate for the specific shoot you're preparing for. A number of factors you'll need to check are white balance settings, ISO settings, and proper file format and size (JPEG, Raw, etc.). At this point, you should also check your memory cards to confirm you have enough memory for the upcoming shoot.
CLEAN LENSES
Modern lenses possess amazing optics and are capable of producing images with extreme sharpness and clarity. However, no matter how well they are designed, you are still responsible for keeping the outer glass clean and dust-free. If there are smudges, fingerprints, or dust particles present on the exposed glass at the time of an exposure, all the technology in the world won't be able to correct it.
To give you the best chance of capturing the sharpest images possible, it really is a good notion to clean your lenses before each shoot. It really is a simple process and will only take a minute or two. All you'll need is a cleaning cloth and cleaning fluid (make sure that they are both made specifically for this purpose). Put a drop or two on the fluid on the cloth and clean the lens using circular motions. When you are done cleaning, dry the lens with a different section in the cloth. It's that easy.
TEST LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
An hour or two before the scheduled shoot is a good time to check that the lighting equipment you plan to use is working correctly. You'll wish to do this well before the shoot so you'll have enough time to fix anything that isn't working properly. Lighting equipment can be very temperamental and delicate.
Often, what may initially seem to be a major problem can be fixed simply by tinkering a bit with the cords or the connections. This is also a good time to check that all sync and remote systems are working correctly.
ARRANGE THE FIRST SET
It will save you a great deal of time if you prepare as much as possible for the first set of images just before your model arrives. This includes arranging the set (furniture, etc.), placing props in easily reachable locations, and setting up the lighting layout for that particular set.
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