Photographers

Listing photography session: planning checklist

Agree on the brief, coordinate access and exchange files with the team preparing the listing. Use this guide before a new assignment, then return to it when the scope or schedule changes. Confirm the details with your client and record who owns the next step.

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Build a useful job brief

Use these questions during intake. Record the answers, the person responsible and any unresolved decision in the job record before confirming the next step.

  1. 1

    Which rooms, amenities and exterior views are in the shot list?

  2. 2

    Who handles staging, keys, occupant consent and weather changes?

  3. 3

    What file formats, usage rights and delivery date were agreed?

Scheduling

Agree on the shoot date, property access and required spaces before booking. Record the contact on site and any preparation the client must complete. Keep a reshoot linked to the original brief so the team knows what changed.

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Files & documents

Keep the shot list, reference images and approved deliverables together. Label preview and final versions clearly, and confirm the agreed delivery format. Use an appropriate delivery link for assets that exceed the workspace’s file-size limit.

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Quotes, invoices & payments

Quote the agreed package and list extras separately, such as another visit or additional deliverables. Record approval of changes before issuing the invoice. Keep the payment status close to the delivery record for a clear client handoff.

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Before you hand off the work

Adapt this operational checklist to your agreed scope and professional requirements.

Put the plan into practice

Start with one client record and one clearly scoped job. Link the service address, relevant files and agreed next action. Review the plan with the assigned teammate before the first visit, and update the record when the client approves a change.

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