Studio Shoots: Simplify or Die
You don’t need 42 props, three outfit changes, and a “deep creative vision” that requires a storyboard and an espresso IV. You need focus.
Studio shoots work best when you strip them down to what actually matters: your subject, your light, your vibe. Everything else is noise.
Here’s how to stop making it harder than it needs to be.
Start With One Damn Concept
Not six. Not “we’ll see where the day takes us.” Pick a single mood or message and commit. Your set, lighting, and posing flow way smoother when you’re not bouncing between ideas like a Pinterest board on caffeine.
Let the Space Do the Heavy Lifting
If you’re shooting at Aesthetic Collective, you’ve already got killer light, space that’s begging for your vision, and props that don’t scream “thrift store reject.” Stop overthinking it. Work with what’s here and make it magic instead of trying to reinvent the damn wheel.
Keep Your Gear Simple
One camera body. Two lenses max. Overpacking just means you’ll waste time swapping glass instead of taking the shot. Get cozy with your gear and make it earn its keep.
Direct Like You Mean It
Nobody knows what to do with their hands. That’s your cue to step in. Give clear, confident direction, even if you’re making it up as you go. Your energy sets the tone. Need help check out our posing Pinterest Board here!
Shoot, Don’t Babysit the Screen
Dial in your settings, then keep shooting. Every time you break eye contact to peek at the back of your camera, you kill the energy. The best shots live in the moments you’d miss while chimping.
The Bottom Line
Nobody cares how much gear you lug in or how many half-baked set ideas you try to squeeze into an hour. What matters? Clean, intentional, scroll-stopping shots that actually say something. So cut the chaos. Show up ready, shoot with purpose, and own the damn space. And don’t ghost us when you nail it. Tag @AestheticCollectiveGJ or slide a few shots our way so we can hype you up, brag about you, and plaster your genius all over our feed.
