JournalNotes from the studioBranding guides, on-set reflections, and the small craft details behind every shoot.AllBehind the ScenesInspirationLocationsPersonal BrandPre-Shoot PrepRecommendationsTips1 May 2026What I Actually Do Before a ShootMost of the work on any session happens before the camera comes out. Here is how a typical week leading up to a shoot looks on my end, and what I am thinking about while it is happening.