How to Commission a Photographer: A Step By Step Guide for Anyone Commissioning a Photoshoot

STOP PRESS… STOP PRESS…COMING BACK SOON… LPA are delighted to announce the imminent RETURN of “How to Commission a Photographer: A Step by Step Guide for Anyone Commissioning a Photoshoot.”

Now, we respect the fact that some of you reading this may commission shoots all the time and might not need any advice. But we do come across lots of people who haven’t had the chance to commission bespoke photography before and those who wouldn’t mind a handy step by step guide to jog their memory and those that could do with something more structured to pass on to their team or colleagues. If this sounds like you then keep on reading! As enjoyable as most shoots are they can sometimes be a minefield, so we thought this 10 part, step by step, user-friendly guide might be just the ticket!

Whether you are from a Creative Agency, a Global brand or a Charity, a P.R Firm, Publishing Company or a Start Up this guide could be just what you need. Whatever your photography requirements, from a library of lifestyle images to a creative still life, some food and drink for a recipe book or some portraits for an Annual Report, “How to Commission a Photographer’’ will guide you through the whole shoot process.

Nick David shooting on location in Cape Town

Over the next 10 weeks, right here on the LPA blog, we are going to be covering:

Part 1: Why Commission? 10 Good Reasons to Commission Original Photography.

Part 2: Finding the Right Photographer for your Shoot: What to Look Out For.

Part 3: Writing the Brief: What We Need to Know to Cost and Plan the Shoot.

Part 4: The Cost of a Photoshoot: How We Work it All Out.

Part 5: Timings: The Production Process

Part 6: Photoshoot Contracts: Photographers Terms and Conditions.

Part 7: Photoshoot Legal Obligations and Codes of Practice: Essential Information on Shooting People, Places and Things.

Part 8: Are you Covered? Insurance.

Part 9: The Day of the Shoot.

Part 10: After the Shoot: What Happens Now?

If you don’t want to miss any crucial information, sign up now. Send your email address to hello@lisapritchard.com with the subject line “How to Commission a Photographer” and we’ll send you the guide directly each week. We’ll also be happy to answer any further questions you have on organising a photoshoot in the meantime.

“How to Commission a Photographer” is written by Lisa Pritchard, the owner and founder of LPA. Lisa is also the author of “Setting Up a Successful Photography Business’’ ( editions one and two) the UK’s best selling book on how to become a Professional Photographer. And the sequel ‘’Running A Successful Photography Business’’, an invaluable guide to keeping your business on track.

Available here and here!

Don’t miss the first instalment next Tuesday… Why Commission? 10 good reasons to commission original photography.