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.

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Personal Photos

  • Whether you're celebrating a birthday, capturing a new chapter, or simply doing this for yourself, here's how you can prepare to make the most of your session.

    Outfits
    Depending on how many hours you’ve booked. Please bring at least 2 outfits that make you feel confident and comfortable. Think about different looks (casual, dressy, or something that reflects your personality) and avoid clothing with large logos or distracting graphics unless they're intentionally part of your style.

    Hair & Makeup
    Come camera-ready if you're doing your own hair and makeup. If you've booked a professional hair or makeup artist, simply arrive with clean, dry hair and a fresh face unless advised otherwise.

    Bring Inspiration
    If you have a Pinterest board or a few photos you love, feel free to send them through beforehand. They're a great starting point and help me understand the overall mood and style you're drawn to.

    Accessories
    Feel free to bring along jewellery, hats, sunglasses, flowers, books, instruments, balloons, or any meaningful props that help tell your story and make the photos feel uniquely you.

    Rest & Hydrate
    A good night's sleep and staying hydrated can make a big difference in how you feel in front of the camera.

    Relax & Have Fun
    You don't need to know how to pose, that's my job!

    I'll guide you throughout the session so you can simply enjoy the experience. The best photos happen when you're relaxed, comfortable, and having fun.

  • 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.

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Campaign & Product 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.

  • If you’re a model booked for a client/branding shoot, thank you for joining the team and please keep reading

    Here is your checklist:

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

    • Light makeup is encouraged if desired, but not required.
      If an MUA is booked for the shoot, we advise that you come bare face.

    During the Shoot:

    • Follow the creative direction and shot-list

    • Ask questions if anything is unclear.

    • Support other creatives where possible ~ we’re one team.

    Confidentiality

    Some campaigns may be confidential before launch. Please keep any unreleased products, campaigns or marketing materials private unless permission has been given.

    Our Set Culture
    At Social Sync AU, we aim to create shoots that feel collaborative, organised and enjoyable. We value: kind communication, helping one another, creative ideas, respecting everyone’s time, leaving the set better than we found it.

    We believe that the best content comes from teams that enjoy creating together.

  • If you’re joining us as a photographer, videographer, content creator, stylist, makeup artist or any other creative, thank you for being part of the team!

    You’ll receive a detailed callsheet closer to the shoot date with timing, location, contacts and the creative brief. In the meantime please review the guidelines below:

    • Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled call time unless otherwise discussed.

    • If you will be late please notify us or any of your team members so we can adjust our schedule accordingly.

    • Read through the callsheet before arriving.

    • Save the producer’s contact number in case you need assistance on the day.

    Dress Code

    • Wear neat and comfortable clothing (black clothing is preferred so you’ll blend into the background during behind the scenes content)

    • Closed-toe shoes are recommended where appropriate.

    Professionalism
    While on set, please:

    • Be respectful to clients, talent and other creatives.

    • Represent Social Sync AU professionally.

    • Avoid discussing project details directly with the client unless requested.

    • If the client asks for additional work outside the agreed scope, please direct them to your producer, Tuesday.

    • Keep your equipment organised and the shooting space tidy please.

    During the Shoot:

    • Follow the creative direction and shot-list

    • Ask questions if anything is unclear.

    • Support other creatives where possible ~ we’re one team.

    Confidentiality

    Some campaigns may be confidential before launch. Please keep any unreleased products, campaigns or marketing materials private unless permission has been given.

    Our Set Culture
    At Social Sync AU, we aim to create shoots that feel collaborative, organised and enjoyable. We value: kind communication, helping one another, creative ideas, respecting everyone’s time, leaving the set better than we found it.

    We believe that the best content comes from teams that enjoy creating together.

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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.

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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.

    Let us know if an agent or homeowner will be present to guide us through the house or if we will be alone to access the property.

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