Welp - it’s 2020 and we are still in the midst of a global pandemic.
But as much as the economy has slowed down, small businesses and entrepreneurs still need to hustle and market themselves. And people are still celebrating important milestones like graduations, birthdays, and growing families. So the show (errr…. photo shoot) must go on.
With most indoor location shut down or limited, and with temperatures reaching 3 digits here in sunny South Florida, the question is, where can your photo shoot possibly take place?
Well, believe it or not, outdoors still actually works! Let’s face it, it’s hot here in South Florida no matter what time of year it is. But if you shoot at the right time of day, bring lots of water and maybe even a portable fan, we can make it work with minimal frustration. So what is the best time? I think it’s later afternoon. Early morning can work, too, but it’s more humid and the day only gets hotter. In the afternoon, the day gets a smidge cooler as time goes on and it’s not so humid. Also, there is nothing like shooting at golden hour, right before the sun sets. It’s stunning no matter what outdoor location you choose.
There are actually quite a few shady spots down here. I’ve shot in some beautiful wooded areas and they are absolutely perfect for any portrait shoot. But we don’t have to limit ourselves to just there. Any outdoor location, like Wynwood, Brickell, Coral Gables, South Beach, the beach itself, or MiMo district, works in the midst of a global pandemic, especially when you shoot closer to sunset.
But what about indoor locations? We actually do have some options here, too! Sure, we can’t shoot at the local coffee shop anymore. But depending on what type of shoot you’re planning, we can rent an AirBNB or a hotel room for a day (and then bonus - you can have yourself a little staycation after!). AirBNB is particularly good for larger production shoots where you need space to create bulk social media content. I can set up backdrops and lighting, we can use natural light, we can have hair and makeup on set, an air-conditioned space to change looks, and we can bring cool props. It tends to be more cost effective overall than renting out a photography studio. But that is yet another option - a photography studio. And Miami has tons of them at all different cost points.
Finally, my home studio and lush backyard is our final option. With the right planning, we can set up really cool sets and backdrops. Below is a really cool shoot I did this month. We set up a super dreamy boho bedroom scene outside, a funky backdrop inside, and then finished things up with a simple backdrop outside again.
So don’t fret - we won’t let a global pandemic hold us down ;)
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