Preparing the Photo Shoot & Picture Day
We try to automate the workflow as much as possible to help our photographers save time and effort! One of the ways we do this is with automatic picture tagging by using our QR cards.
GotPhoto will automatically link the photos you upload to the right subject and sort them into secure galleries. Each customer will then use their own unique access code to log into the online shop to see their photos only.
In this section, we’ll walk you through how to prepare your QR cards prior to picture day.
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- In the photo job, navigate to the tab “QR Cards” and generate the QR cards on the big blue button
- In case you would like to customize the design of the cards, press “edit QR card layout” on the left (instructions can be found here)
- If customers sign up to your shoot after you have already uploaded a list of names, you can easily edit / update customers’ information by clicking “manage names” in the “choose a method” section of the photo job.
- See this video for more details:
Picture day
Picture day is here! While most of what goes on during picture day will take place outside the GotPhoto platform, we work with thousands of photographers and have seen firsthand what it takes to run a successful picture day. In this section, we’ll walk you through some of the most important considerations for picture day, and also help to ensure a smooth workflow for you later on when you return to the platform.
Stay organized
We know picture day can be hectic and something will inevitably come up that you didn’t account for. But trying to stay organized throughout the day will help ensure things run as smoothly as possible.
Try to plan in advance: imagine the order of the day, who will be with you, where it will take place so that you can try to anticipate any problems and be prepared for whatever comes your way. If you need some help, we’ve prepared some best practices below.
Quick Tip
- If you don’t already have customer contact details, set up a table with an iPad at Picture Day or have an assistant go around and scan the QR card so that customers can register for future notifications on the spot.
Shooting with QR cards
On picture day, you must always take a picture of the QR card prior to taking photos of the subject so that GotPhoto can do the automatic tagging later on.
Remembering to photograph the QR card and making an effort to ensure the picture of the code is readable will help you cut down on manual tagging later on.
Quick Tip
- If you’re doing a contactless picture day (and you have customer contact information!), you can email the QR cards to your iPad for picture day. You can easily search for subject names and then photograph a picture of the QR card on your iPad.
For more tips see Shooting QR Cards: Best Practices
Get the right shot
Picture day can feel like a whirlwind, and sometimes you only get a few moments to capture the perfect moment(s). Plan your approach for taking the perfect photos in advance, so that you don’t have to think twice about it on picture day.
Consider your selling method, time and resources, and the poses that will be appealing. Taking the time to think it through beforehand will help ensure that you get the shots you need for strong sales and happy customers.
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