5 Steps To Avoid Revisions | #29

No one likes revisions. The client doesn’t want to have to go back and forth with you and you don’t want to reshoot. These 5 steps lower the chances of having to do revisions significantly.

Charge A Lot

By charging a lot you establish yourself as a professional. Pricing is a weird thing. When a client pays a lot they assume you know what you’re doing (lowering the chance of revisions). Why would you charge a lot if you didn’t know what you were doing?

Use An Onboarding Form

Ask the client questions like what other brands they like, what their ‘must have’ shots are for the project, and mistakes other photographers have made when working with them. Customize the form to best suit your needs. I like using Jot Form.

Create A Mood Board

After the client submits their onboarding, I send them a mood board within 24 hours. This includes a shot list and a gallery of photos from my portfolio and other portfolios that I think will represent the brand well. This is a visual way for the client to see the project direction.

Have A Prep Call

On the prep call, you’ll go over the shot list and mood board. This is a great opportunity to see what the client likes and dislikes from the mood board. By taking the time now to learn more about your client’s likes and ask questions, you’ll have a clear picture of what the client will like. This gives you a clear direction for the shoot.

Give Them Options

I always provide my clients with a gallery of photos to choose from for the final edits. If we signed for 10 final photos, I’ll send them 15-20 photos to choose from, which helps guarantee they’ll be happy with the final results.

By taking the time to learn more about your client and their needs before the shoot, the chances of a client asking for revisions will be slim. I use these steps with every client and rarely need to do revisions these days.