Field Guides · Episode 6 of 10

Planning a photo shoot

Northwind Studio August 25, 2026 7 min read

Shot lists, locations and the one person who must be on set.

The short version

Start with the outcome you need, not the deliverable you picture. Name who signs off, and when. Leave room for one surprise.

The checklist

Every guide ends with a one-page checklist you can paste into your own brief. Print it, share it, argue with it.

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