| Location Shoot Checklist | ||||||||
| LOCATION SCOUTING | ||||||||
| Know your purpose or goal for the shoot | ||||||||
| Date and Time for setup and shoot | ||||||||
| Transportation | ||||||||
| Contact person - email and phone | ||||||||
| Backup Person - email and phone | ||||||||
| Model(s) contact info | ||||||||
| Check ambient light - window light | ||||||||
| Access to location - locked, unlocked, keys? | ||||||||
| Stairs, ramp, elevator | ||||||||
| Check timing: set-up, shoot, take-down | ||||||||
| Check access to power - how many outlets, 2 or 3 prong, location | ||||||||
| SHOOT | ||||||||
| Camera | ||||||||
| Camera case or bag | ||||||||
| Test for ISO, white balance, file size, file type(s) | ||||||||
| Charged Battery | ||||||||
| Extra Battery | ||||||||
| Camera AC Adapter | ||||||||
| Charger | ||||||||
| Memory Card (clean) | ||||||||
| Extra Memory Card | ||||||||
| Tripod (with adapter plate) | ||||||||
| Lens for camera | ||||||||
| additional lens (macro, wide, tele) | ||||||||
| lens cleaning cloth | ||||||||
| Backup Camera | ||||||||
| White card or paper for white balance | ||||||||
| FOR TETHERED SHOOTING | ||||||||
| Computer | ||||||||
| AC Adapter and or Extra Batteries | ||||||||
| USB Tether cable | ||||||||
| Camera control program installed | ||||||||
| Extra display monitor | ||||||||
| LIGHTING EQUIPMENT | ||||||||
| Case or bag to carry equipment | ||||||||
| Light stands | ||||||||
| Strobe Light units | ||||||||
| Strobe light covers | ||||||||
| Strobe light reflectors | ||||||||
| Extra modeling light bulbs | ||||||||
| Umbrellas or light boxes | ||||||||
| Wireless transmitter and receiver | ||||||||
| Extra Batteries for wireless | ||||||||
| Sync cord | ||||||||
| Backdrop (with support stands)if necessary | ||||||||
| Reflectors | ||||||||
| Diffusion material | ||||||||
| SUPPORT EQUIPMENT | ||||||||
| Extension cords with multiple outlets | ||||||||
| Power strip | ||||||||
| Wall adapter (3 prong to 2 prong) | ||||||||
| Gaffer tape to hold down cords | ||||||||
| Case or wheeled dolly to transport equipment | ||||||||
| Water for photographers and subjects | ||||||||
| Stool or chair | ||||||||
| Folding table | ||||||||
| Clip board - paper - pen | ||||||||
| Model release | ||||||||
| Money | ||||||||