How to Find a Photoshoot Location
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- 23 Aug 2022
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You have a photograph in mind and now you want to try and make it a reality. Or, a client has contacted you to help them realize a photograph they have in mind. What now?
The obvious first step would be to start researching the details needed to realize your vision. What type of photograph is it? Landscape, street, adventure, or astrophotography? If you are working with a client, what type of photo do they have in mind? Architecture, wedding, or sports? The list of details could be endless so we will jump ahead to the topic of this article: how do you find the photoshoot location?
Research is Key
Once the decisions have been made about the photographic vision, the key to finding a suitable location is research.
Here are some key points to consider:
1. What type of location is needed to fulfill the visualized image?
2. Is the location in mind available and accessible?
3. What are the alternative locations, if any?
4. When to shoot (best light, sunrise, sunset, time of year, etc.)
5. Are there special weather restrictions or conditions needed? (i.e. fog, hot, cold, rain, auroras, etc.)
Type of Location
This may be the easiest part to decide since the image you have in your head will usually dictate the location. It may just be a matter of narrowing down the precise location to a few spots that will work. A good idea is to use online resources such Google Maps to help you preview what a location has to offer. While you could also look at other photographers’ images of the location, you may want to avoid this as it could influence your original idea. Read More...
