PRE-PRODUCTION | Getting Organized

Quite a lot goes into making images, and no two productions are the same. Being thoughtful about the details is crucial for making an image successful. You have to understand what you would like to accomplish with each image, and after envisioning the final result through previsualization, work backward to outline all that is required to make it happen.

With all the elements that can go into the anatomy of an image, having a framework to make sure you have considered all of them in advance will make the process less overwhelming. You must reflect on the lighting, composition, angle of view, mood, background (or location), subject(s) (person, animal, or object), expression and pose, styling, set elements and ...

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