STEP #1: Stay Organized Throughout the Day
Pre-Plan Picture Day:
- Anticipate the day’s flow, personnel, and location in advance.
- Be prepared for unforeseen challenges by planning proactively.
- Quick Tip: Set up a table with an iPad or have an assistant scan QR cards for on-the-spot customer registration.
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Capture QR Cards first:
- Always photograph the QR card before taking athlete photos for automatic tagging.
- Ensure readability of the QR code for efficient automated processes.
- Quick Tip:
- For contactless picture days, email QR cards to your iPad for easy access and subject registration.
- Best practices: Shooting QR Cards
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Scan the athlete’s barcode:
- Prior to taking athlete photos, use a barcode scanner for automatic tagging.
- Reduce manual tagging efforts by remembering to scan the barcode.
- Help: How to do Barcode Tagging With Entagged
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Strategize your photo shoot approach:
- Plan in advance for capturing ideal photos on picture day.
- Consider your selling method, time constraints, and appealing poses for parents.
- If using Next Gen, ensure you follow best practices regarding posing and lighting to achieve the best extractions.
- Help:
Next Gen: Best Practices for Consistent Scaling and Lighting
Next Gen: Best Practices for Great Extractions
Next Gen: Best Practices for Individual Posing
Congratulations! By following these steps, you’re well-prepared for a successful picture day with GotPhoto.
We will send you post photoshoot instructions to help you upload, edit and start selling your pictures on the actual shoot date.
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