If you are planning a photo or video shoot, Atelier Oost Amsterdam is the perfect location. The studio offers the perfect setting to bring your vision to life. Here you will enjoy an inspiring atmosphere and our team will ensure that you lack nothing. This ultimately ensures that your images will be of the highest quality. Preparing a creative production can be a daunting task, especially if you don't know where to start.
In this blog post we will give you some essential tips that can help you prepare for your photo shoot at Atelier Oost Amsterdam. Everything is covered: from putting together your creative team to choosing models and proper styling.
Step 1: Assemble the creative team for your shoot
Art direction
An art director is someone who is responsible for the visual design and appearance of a project. He or she works closely with a creative team to create a coherent visual message that fits the project's target audience and purpose. Before, during and after the shoot, the art director ensures that everything is well organized and on track. So hiring an art director saves you a lot of hassle. We wrote a blog about the best art directors with which your shoot is guaranteed to be a success.
Photographer A photographer is responsible for capturing the images, so it is important to choose someone who is experienced in (fashion) photography and has a style that matches your vision. We like to give you tips in our blog about our favorite fashion photographers, the best interior photographers and branding photographers With whom you establish a personal atmosphere.
Videographer
Consider a good videographer when you want moving images in addition to your photography. Or maybe you're shooting a commercial or music video. A videographer is a professional who focuses on recording and producing video content, so he or she is indispensable here. Are you looking for a great videographer? We'd love to give some suggestions.
Models
The model is the face of your shoot, so choose someone who has the right look and can convey the desired feeling and emotion. At Atelier Oost Amsterdam we have a number of favorite models with whom we collaborate on a regular basis. For example, in our last campaign shoot, Victoria Geno was in front of the lens. The result is an iconic, powerful and fashionable campaign.
Make-up artist and hair stylist
Your MUA and makeup artist are responsible for creating the perfect look for your model, so choose someone skilled in creating the look you want to achieve. There are also a lot of makeup artists who also offer hair styling - by booking these professionals you look will be ready in a sec.
Stylist
A good stylist is indispensable in any shoot. As a stylist, you are responsible for choosing the clothes and accessories that match the client's vision. So always choose someone who has a good eye for style and can find the right clothes and accessories. For example, for a fashion shoot, go for an editorial stylist and for an interior shoot, choose, you guessed it, an appropriate interior stylist.
Step 2: The props and styling of your shoot
Once you have assembled your creative team, the next step is to choose your props and styling. This step is crucial to creating the mood and atmosphere you want to achieve in your photos. The right props help create a visual narrative that enhances the images. Because a photo studio at Atelier Oost Amsterdam is already fully furnished, you don't have to think about this anymore. In our photo studio you will not only enjoy the most beautiful, minimalist design furniture, but we have also thought about the details.
After all, attention to detail often makes all the difference. Add a personal touch to your shoot by using our unique home accessories. Think of special mirrors, vases and pitchers, decorative wall shelves with real interior must-haves, beautiful gemstones and cozy rugs. When styling your shoot, always be selective. An overkill of photo props can be distracting and overwhelming. Therefore, look carefully at the cohesiveness of the photo studio where you will soon be shooting. Consider the color palette, texture and overall aesthetic of your shoot when choosing your props.
Styling is also an essential part of your shoot, as it helps create a cohesive look and feel. Your stylist is responsible for choosing the clothes and accessories that match your vision. It is important for your stylist to choose clothes that fit well and are comfortable so that your model feels confident and at ease during the shoot. Therefore, together with your stylist, you can create a mood board to make sure that your ideas match.
Accessories can additionally play an important role in the final look of the images. Depending on your vision, you may want to add things like hats, jewelry or other accessories that help enhance the overall style of the photos.
Step 3: Prepare photo shoot: location and lighting
The location and lighting of your shoot are also essential elements that can affect the final outcome of the photos. Photo studio Atelier Oost Amsterdam offers a range of backgrounds so you can choose the perfect setting for your shoot. When choosing your location and lighting, think about the mood you want to create. Do you want a bright, serene look or a more rugged image? It's important to communicate your vision with the photographer and stylist, choosing a location and lighting setup that complements your overall concept.
Atelier Oost Amsterdam is a daylight photo studio. We do not offer any lightning or equipment at the location. Of course you can bring your own equipment with you. We work with a lightning company in the neighborhood to rent equipment from. You can contact 711RENT to rent their materials for your photo shoot.
Step 4: Create a callsheet and send it to your team.
It's always a good idea to make an appointment with the creative team before the shoot. This offers you the opportunity to discuss your vision and concept. This way everyone is on the same page.
Pro tip: make a call sheet. This is a document that is often used to inform the crew about all the details. This contains the names of everyone in your team, photos of the models present, date, time, location address and often also information about the atmosphere of the shoot.
With these tips we are sure that the end result of your shoot will be a great success.
