Why You Should Incorporate Storyboarding into Your Photography Sessions The Seniorologie Podcast

Why You Should Incorporate Storyboarding into Your Photography Sessions

Today, we’re uncovering the storyboarding secret every photographer needs. Storyboarding in photography is a must! It’s about enhancing client satisfaction, fostering creativity, and optimizing efficiency.

So what is storyboarding? 

It’s creating a visual representation of the look and feel of a photoshoot.  It’s like an inspiration board and a visual breakdown of the photoshoot:



* the shots you want to get

* the specific poses you want to do

* the wardrobe

* the overall aesthetic you want to capture.



It’s like a blueprint of the photoshoot.  Have you ever created one? For me, storyboarding allows me to have a plan or a guide.  Sometimes I venture off the plan a little but having one to help me accomplish the look and feel of a photoshoot is key. Let’s go through some tips to help you storyboard for your next photoshoot.

Tip #1: Enhance Client Experience

Explore the process of storyboarding and conceptualizing senior portrait sessions, including how to plan themes, props, and creative concepts to make each session unique. Storyboarding isn’t just about planning out poses and locations; it’s about creating a narrative for each senior portrait session that resonates with your clients.

By taking the time to explore the process of storyboarding and conceptualizing sessions, you’re not only ensuring that each session is unique but also ensuring that your clients feel truly valued and involved in the process. From planning themes to selecting props and brainstorming creative concepts, storyboarding allows you to craft a session that reflects your client’s personality and vision. By discussing the storyline and vision with your clients beforehand, you’re not only setting expectations but also building trust and rapport, making for a smoother and more enjoyable experience overall.

It’s also a great way to take your senior portrait experience to the next level.  First, work with you client to find out their vision for the shoot. Then, create a storyboard that represents that vision. When you give it to the client, they will feel like you truly get them. Your photos will capture them exactly how they want to be captured for their senior photos!

Tip #2: Boost Creativity

Let’s talk about how storyboarding can ignite your creativity and take your photography to the next level. Storyboarding isn’t just a planning tool; it’s a creative process that encourages you to think outside the box and explore new concepts and themes. It serves as a roadmap for your creativity, guiding you through different scenes, poses, and props to capture the perfect shots.

If you listened to last week’s episode where I gave five tips on avoiding burnout, one of my tips was to do photoshoots just for you.  These photoshoots allow you to embrace your creativity and reignite your passion for photography.  For these photoshoots that are just for you, the sky is the limit with what you can do.  By creating a storyboard for your vision, you can truly accomplish what you want.  

For example, I just did a country themed photoshoot with one of my senior models. I created a storyboard for the photoshoot.  It allowed me to truly get the most out of this photoshoot because I had a blueprint for exactly the look and feel of what I had in my head. By incorporating storytelling elements into your sessions, you’re not just taking photos; you’re crafting visual stories that evoke emotion and captivate your audience.  From capturing candid moments to orchestrating elaborate setups, storyboarding allows you to push the boundaries of your creativity and create images that stand out from ...