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Here’s what you need to be prepared for a successful shoot day. Obviously, you’ll want to have the property thoroughly clean. But beyond cleaning, here are the things you’ll want to do to get the best results on your shoot.
Please have the property staged as you would like it to look in the photos prior to your photographer’s arrival. While we do not offer staging services, we do include the following three basic setups with every shoot (see examples below). If you require additional staging (kayaks that need to be inflated and set out, etc.), we’ll work with the staging company you’ve hired. If you’re doing your own staging, we ask that you prepare as much as possible in advance, and provide a shot list of staged scenes on or before the day of the shoot. We’ll be on a tight schedule on shoot day to get all of the footage needed and there won’t be time to prepare charcuterie boards, etc. So, please prepare in advance if staging your property.
We’ve put together this checklist to help make sure your property is ready for a successful photo shoot. Addressing these items will save valuable time on shoot day and make sure your space is shown in the best way possible.
Change any faulty light bulbs
Turn all lights on
Turn all ceiling fans off
Ensure all bedding is wrinkle-free
Make sure there are at least 3 bundles of firewood for the fire pit
Clear all debris such as leaves and pine needles from all outdoor spaces and rinse off any muddy or dirty footprints on decks and courts. Don't forget the pool.
Turn all outdoor ceiling fans off
Models should bring three outfits with them to the shoot: Outfit #1: Loungewear; Outfit #2: Cabin Casual; Outfit #3: Swimwear (if applicable for pool/hot tub/sauna) Models should wear clean and elevated clothing and avoid loud colors and obvious branding.
Models should arrive two and a half hours before sunset fully dressed in Outfit #1.
Lifestyle sessions take up to two hours.