Booking
Process Breakdown for a Photography service
Goal: Understand client’s needs and establish expectations.
- Initial Contact: Client reaches out via email, phone, or website form.
- Scheduling: Arrange a pre-consultation meeting (in-person, phone call, or video call).
- Discussion:
- Purpose: Discuss the type of photography needed (e.g., wedding, portrait, event).
- Preferences: Understand client’s style preferences, must-have shots, and any specific requests.
- Logistics: Discuss date, time, and location of the shoot.
- Budget: Discuss pricing packages and any additional costs.
- Agreement:
- Contract: Review and sign a photography contract.
- Deposit: Collect a deposit to secure the booking.
- Planning:
- Shot List: Develop a preliminary shot list based on the client’s requirements.
- Timeline: Create a timeline for the shoot day, including any pre-shoot preparations.
Goal: Capture high-quality images that meet client expectations.
- Preparation:
- Equipment Check: Ensure all camera gear, lenses, lighting, and backup equipment are ready.
- Location Scout: If necessary, visit the shoot location beforehand to identify good spots and lighting conditions.
- Execution:
- Arrival: Arrive at the location early to set up and test equipment.
- Shooting:
- Follow the shot list while being flexible for spontaneous moments.
- Provide direction to subjects (if needed) to capture the desired look.
- Monitor lighting and settings to ensure optimal quality.
- Backup: Periodically back up photos to prevent data loss.
- Post-Shoot:
- Wrap-Up: Confirm that all necessary shots were captured.
- Pack Up: Safely pack and transport all equipment.
Goal: Edit and enhance photos to deliver a polished final product.
- Initial Backup: Immediately back up all photos to a secure location.
- Culling: Review and select the best photos from the shoot.
- Editing:
- Basic Adjustments: Exposure, contrast, color correction, cropping.
- Advanced Edits: Retouching, removing blemishes, enhancing details.
- Styling: Apply any specific styles or filters discussed with the client.
- Proofing: Create a proof gallery for the client to review and select their favorite images.
Goal: Provide the client with the final edited photos in the agreed format.
- Final Selections:
- Receive the client’s selections from the proof gallery.
- Make any final edits or adjustments as requested.
- Final Backup: Ensure all final images are backed up.
- Delivery Options:
- Digital: Provide a download link or USB drive with high-resolution images.
- Prints/Albums: If included in the package, order and deliver prints, albums, or other physical products.
- Review and Feedback:
- Follow up with the client to ensure they are satisfied with the final product.
- Request feedback or a testimonial for future reference.
- Post-Delivery Support:
- Address any additional requests or issues.
- Offer options for additional prints or products.