A short course on planning a brand photoshoot in San Antonio that fills your website and feed for months. Seven quick chapters, from the shot list to the last clip.
The short answer: Start with where the photos will be used, then write a shot list by use: hero images, headshots, product, details and behind the scenes. Book your photographer and location 3 to 4 weeks out, plan 2 to 4 outfits, and shoot the must-have hero images first in a 2 to 4 hour session.
The course
- What a brand shoot gives you: A brand photoshoot is a content bank, not a portrait session. Learn the five kinds of images every small business in San Antonio should walk away with.
- What it costs: Typical San Antonio costs for a brand photoshoot: photographer, video, hair and makeup, props and extra edits, plus the three questions to ask every quote.
- Your shot list and prep: Build a brand photoshoot shot list in one afternoon and prep 3 to 4 weeks out, with a simple checklist for outfits, props and mapping shots to rooms.
- The day of the shoot: A sample 4 hour brand shoot schedule: hero shots first, product sets next, a second look outside and quick video clips between stills to fill your reels.
- Gear and styling: What to pack for a brand photoshoot, how to choose outfits that photograph well on wood, brick and gold frames, and when to keep hair and makeup on site.
- Mistakes to avoid: The brand photoshoot mistakes that cost San Antonio businesses usable photos: no shot list, too little time, summer heat, no vertical frames and unclear rights.
- How to do it at The Gallery: Shoot four or five brand looks in one booking at The Gallery on Montana: a salon wall, bookshelves, a studio room, a front porch and a yard with murals.
Questions people ask
How long should a brand shoot be?
Two to four hours covers most small businesses: one or two outfits and a product set. Plan more time for video.
How many photos should I get from a brand shoot?
For a 2 to 4 hour shoot, most small businesses receive 40 to 150 edited images, depending on the package. Ask your photographer the exact number before you book.
What should I wear for a brand photoshoot?
What you would wear to meet your best client, slightly elevated. Solid colors or small patterns in your brand palette, 2 to 4 looks, no big logos unless they are yours.
What is the best time of day for a brand shoot in San Antonio?
Morning works for indoor and outdoor looks before the heat. Golden hour gives warm light outside and shifts by season. In summer, keep outdoor shots short.
Can we move furniture?
Some pieces, yes. Ask and we will help you style a set with what can move safely.
Which listing do I book?
Shoots book on our Peerspace shoots listing, linked from the photo and video shoots page.
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