In this post, I help you make the most of your free consultation before booking your portrait photoshoot. Are you dreading speaking on the phone or even worse on a Zoom consultation when getting in touch with a business? I get you, but the process of being in business is changing. It’s more about building a relationship than playing the sleazy snake oil salesman, and I know what I’m talking about. I used to work in sales and hated this type of sales guy (yeah, mostly men, boasting and being very convincing, but for how long?).

I’ve always been for building relationships and helping to solve a problem. If you want to book a portrait, personal branding or boudoir photoshoot with me, I invite you for a chat on Zoom. It’s the perfect chance to discuss your needs before committing. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to understand my style and see how we work together.

Why do I want to speak to you before you book your photoshoot?

Of course, you could book a photoshoot via my CRM system, all set and ready, but a portrait photography or boudoir session is much more than just being photographed, and communication is paramount because we are humans with emotions and sensibility; no process can ever be the same for every woman I photograph. If I invite you to a Zoom call before your photoshoot, it’s to ensure we are on the same page.

What will we discuss?

What are you looking for? I know that portrait and boudoir photography sessions can be intimidating, so we’ll have a friendly chat to set your expectations about the photoshoot.

The call is what’s called an “in-person consultation session.” This typically helps me get a sense of who you are as well as your needs—both before and after our shoot together.

That is why it’s key to understand what you want from your photoshoot, the purpose behind it, and then explain how we will work together. Imagine this call as a friendly conversation, where you’ll have the opportunity to understand more about what a photoshoot with me involves, the preparation work you will be asked to do before your photoshoot, and whether you’re ready to commit to doing this work for the success of your portrait, personal branding, or boudoir photoshoot.

The call is also where we openly discuss money, including session costs, inclusions, typical client spending, and what’s available for purchasing your images after the session. I will be an open book with no questions blanked out. As I explained, there’s no hard sell during this consultation or at your viewing consultation. My idea is to have you as a client for life, and for that we need to build a great relationship. So, does hopping on a Zoom call with me still scare you?

Get in touch to learn more about a photoshoot