Pre-Shoot Planning & Logistics
Leading up to the photo shoot, the photographer and client finalize details such as exact times, meeting points, shot lists, prop requirements, and contingency plans for weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
touching base
An idiom meaning to make brief contact to check on something or update progress, often used in professional or casual planning situations.
confirm
To verify or make sure that something is correct or agreed upon, commonly used when finalizing plans like times or locations.
finalize
To complete or make final decisions on details, useful in planning events to ensure everything is set.
shot list
A list of specific photos or scenes to take during a photoshoot, helpful for organizing photography sessions.
props
Short for properties, meaning objects used to enhance a scene in photos or videos, like baskets or blankets in themed shoots.
backup plan
An alternative plan in case the original one fails, such as for bad weather, important for preparing for uncertainties.
reschedule
To change the time or date of an event to a new one, often used when adjusting plans due to issues like weather.
locked in
An informal phrase meaning something is firmly decided and won't change, used to confirm plans are final.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Just want to confirm the final details for our shoot next Saturday.
This sentence uses 'want to' for polite requests and 'confirm' to verify plans; it's useful for checking details in professional communications like event planning, showing a clear, direct structure with time references.
Yes, definitely! 9 AM works perfectly for us.
A enthusiastic agreement using 'definitely' for emphasis and 'works perfectly' to express suitability; great for confirming availability in conversations, highlighting positive and flexible responses.
Have you had a chance to finalize your shot list?
This is a polite question using present perfect 'have you had a chance' to inquire about progress; useful for following up on tasks in planning, teaching indirect questioning to avoid pressure.
Just a quick question about props – we're thinking of bringing a picnic basket and a blanket. Is that okay?
Introduces a question softly with 'just a quick question' and uses present continuous 'we're thinking of' for suggestions; practical for asking permissions in collaborative planning, showing how to propose ideas politely.
And just in case, have you thought about a backup plan if the weather isn't cooperative?
Uses 'just in case' for precaution and conditional 'if' for hypotheticals; essential for discussing contingencies like weather, demonstrating how to prepare for potential problems in real-life scenarios.
Otherwise, everything seems locked in. Looking forward to it!
'Otherwise' connects to alternatives, and 'locked in' confirms finality, ending with 'looking forward to it' for positive closure; useful for wrapping up discussions, teaching idiomatic expressions for excitement.