A well-prepared session is a successful session. Whether you are heading to a photo studio, podcast room, or recording studio, this checklist will help you not forget anything.
Always bring
- Phone with access to Booquela - that is where your booking confirmation, studio address, and the ability to contact the studio in case of a problem are
- Your own equipment - camera, lenses, microphone, memory cards, spare batteries - whatever you need for your work
- Chargers and cables - easy to forget, and a visit with dead equipment is wasted time
Good to have
- Session plan / shot list - even a short one on a piece of paper. Olivia, a wedding photographer, always prints her shot list and finishes sessions on time instead of wondering "what else"
- Your own accessories - color gels, filters, set pieces, props
- Food and drinks - in sealed containers, kept away from studio equipment
- Comfortable shoes - you will spend hours on your feet during a visit
Check before leaving home
- Studio equipment - open the room page and check what is included. If you are counting on a ring light or a specific backdrop, make sure the studio provides it
- Messages from the studio - the studio may have sent directions, a door code, or information about temporary issues
- Address and parking - check where you will park before you head out
- Studio rules - read the policies so you are not caught off guard on site
What if I am missing something?
If you are not sure whether the studio provides specific equipment, send a message through the Booquela messaging system before the booking. It is better to ask ahead of time than to find out on site that you need to improvise. Many studios also offer paid add-ons (e.g., extra lighting, backdrops) - check them when booking.
Create a permanent "session" packing list on your phone and update it after each visit. Over time, you will be packing in 5 minutes.
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