How to Prepare for Your Shoot

We're excited to create with you.

A little preparation before your session helps us make the most of our time together and ensures a smooth shoot day for everyone involved.

Below is a guide for each type of session we offer.

Personal Photos

  • Whether you're updating your LinkedIn profile, company website, or team directory, preparation helps us create professional and consistent imagery.

    Before Your Session

    • Please arrive with clean hair and professional attire suitable for your role.

    • Light makeup is encouraged if desired, but not required.

    • Consider bringing an item that represents your role or profession (laptop, camera, tools, notebook, etc.).

    For Team Headshot Days

    If your team has more than 10 people, we recommend having a designated coordinator available on the day.

    This helps us move efficiently through the team within the allotted session time.

    Please provide:

    • A list of all team members' names

    • A coordinator who can introduce each team member as they arrive

    • A designated shooting space with minimal interruptions

    This ensures a seamless experience and allows us to photograph everyone efficiently.

  • Perfect for aspiring models, actors, creatives, influencers, and personal brands.

    Before Your Session

    • Arrive with clean hair and a natural face if a hair and makeup artist has been booked.

    • Pack multiple outfit options where possible to maximise variety.

    • Ensure all garments are clean and wrinkle-free.

    • Bring any accessories that complement your desired aesthetic.

    Please provide a mood-board or visual references before the shoot.

    If you'd like assistance developing a concept, we're happy to help create a mood-board and creative direction.

  • For TFP (Trade for Portfolio) projects, please review the mood-board and call sheet before the shoot date so everyone is aligned on the creative vision.

    Arrive with clean hair and a natural face if a hair and makeup artist has been booked.

Branding & E-Commerce Shoots

    • Ensure all products are clean and presentation-ready.

    • Double-check labels, packaging, and branding before shipping products to us.

    • Include any props or supporting products you'd like featured.

  • If you won't be attending the shoot, please arrange for products to arrive at least one week prior to the scheduled shoot date.

  • If you have inspiration imagery, campaign references, or a mood-board you'd like us to take inspiration from, please include these when responding to our pre-shoot email.

Elopement & Events

  • Please send through:

    • Venue details

    • Ceremony location

    • Run sheet or timeline

    • Any important moments you'd like prioritised

    If you'd like behind-the-scenes coverage before the ceremony, such as getting ready, hair and makeup, family moments, or venue preparation, please let us know during planning.

  • For:

    • Brand launches

    • Networking events

    • Wellness events

    • Intimate brand experiences

    • Dinners

    • Community events

    Before Your Session

    Please provide a run sheet, timeline, or event overview.

    Knowing what's happening throughout the event helps us capture key moments, guest interactions, speakers, activations, and behind-the-scenes content.

  • Ideal for:

    • Fashion launches

    • Brand activations

    • Wellness events

    • Store openings

    • Creative industry events

    • Large community experiences

    Before Your Session

    Please provide:

    • Full event run sheet

    • Call sheet (if available)

    • Key stakeholders or VIP guests

    • Important moments that must be captured

    • Brand deliverables required after the event

    The more information we have beforehand, the better we can plan coverage and ensure nothing important is missed.

Real Estate & Venue Photography

  • Please let us know:

    • Key rooms or areas you'd like prioritised

    • Any unique features of the property

    • Access instructions

    • Parking information (if applicable)

  • Before we arrive, we recommend:

    • Opening blinds and curtains

    • Removing clutter where possible

    • Ensuring spaces are presentation-ready

  • We'll need access to the property throughout the session, so please discuss access arrangements with us beforehand to ensure a smooth experience on the day.

Need Extra Support?

Not every client has a full creative team, and that's completely okay.

We can assist with:

  • Creative Direction

  • Mood-board Creation

  • Talent & Model Sourcing

  • Hair & Makeup Artists

  • Stylists

  • Studio Recommendations

  • Location Scouting

  • Campaign Planning

  • Production Coordination

  • Shoot-Day Management

If you'd like support with any of the above, simply let us know during the planning process and we'll guide you in the right direction.

We're looking forward to creating with you.

-Social Sync Au