How to prepare your venue for a photoshoot

Checklist:

KITCHEN/ BAR

  • Check all ingredients for dishes to be ordered in advance

  • Have any cutlery + serveware that you intend to use are photoshoot ready

  • Kitchen is photoshoot ready

  • Any wines, cocktails, drinks that you want to shoot ordered/available

INTERIORS

  • Furniture & setting is photoshoot ready, things to consider:

  • All props available are photoshoot ready, these could include: chairs, flowers, bowls, glassware, cutlery, napkins, table lighting, etc

  • Any dining settings that are to be shot to be set up in advance for example: dinner for 2 or Father's Day Lunch

  • Cocktail garnish or equipment are ready and available

  • Table cloths (if applicable), lights all have bulbs, alcohol labels are faced to the front, tables are lined up

STAFF/TALENT

  • Roster all staff needed for the day

  • Any staff that are in images, to consider:

  • Make up

  • Hair

  • Uniforms

  • Nails