5 Questions To Ask Your Client Before Your Shoot

1. What is the feeling or vibe they would like from the photos?       

This is the most important question you should ask. Sometimes you can ask a client to give you an example of what they are looking for.

2. What about your portfolio made them choose your style?

Is it the  lighting?The vibe of the pictures or the look of the models you use? Your creativity in post production and photoshopping? Your concepts, colors, or energy? It's all about getting into the mind of the client and making sure they are completely happy with the end result.

3. What is your current demographic? What type of demographic are you trying to attract?

Maybe they have been attracting a 50+ demographic for the past 100 years and now are trying to get to millennials. Did you know that before you started shooting??

4. How much TOTAL time will the client have for makeup, hair and photo shoot?

The only way to plan a shoot is to know how much time you will have to devote to taking the photographs. Make sure you book and plan accordingly. 

5. When is the soft deadline and when is the hard deadline?

Make sure you know all expectations of dates and deliveries.