BUILD A CLEAR PORTRAIT BRIEF
[ ] Purpose and audience for the images.
[ ] Location, date, length, and accessibility.
[ ] Outfits, any changes, and the amount of time available.
[ ] Included photographs, selection process, and delivery date.
[ ] The client’s preferred mood and any poses they want to avoid.
[ ] Whether vertical, horizontal, or square crops are needed.

GIVE SIMPLE DIRECTION AND CREATE VARIETY
[ ] Check that you have the required orientation and crop space.
[ ] Review sharpness, expression, and distracting background elements.
[ ] Confirm the next step for selections and delivery.
[ ] Record what worked while it is fresh.

PUT YOUR NEXT SESSION IN MOTION
[ ] Back up your files before editing.
[ ] Cull for expression, focus, and useful variety.
[ ] Adjust a representative image, then review every synchronized edit.
[ ] Check skin tones and whites at normal viewing size.
[ ] Deliver the agreed image count by your promised date.
[ ] Send the delivery message and record the next follow-up.
