Traveling for Photo and Video Shoots — 12 Mission Critical Tips for Travel Packing
Posted: October 03, 2012
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image from http://blog.chasejarvis.com[/caption]Travelling for photo or video shoots can be stressful, whether you're hitting the road for fun or for business. Being prepared can make all the difference, so follow these simple steps to help make it a breeze.
[caption id="attachment_10872" align="alignright" width="300"]image from http://blog.chasejarvis.com[/caption]Travelling for photo or video shoots can be stressful, whether you're hitting the road for fun or for business. Being prepared can make all the difference, so follow these simple steps to help make it a breeze.
So you’re going on the road to shoot photos/videos for fun or for a client? Kate here again, Executive Producer over here at Team Chase. This is part 3 of 4 on how to pack like a boss. Check out the last two posts in this series:
10 Mission Critical Tips for Booking Photo and Video Travel – getting there
12 Mission Critical Tips for Pre-Production – tips BEFORE traveling
Now it is time to hit the road… to bring or not to bring? That is the question. More is certainly not better, but you have to have everything you need… so where is the magic line?
12 Tips for Travel Packing
1. Make sure you have your ID and all necessary documents!
2. Pack early. This will give you time to think about what you may have forgotten and purchase anything needed. Keep a packing list by your stuff so you can keep adding to it and check off packed items.
3. Limit what you bring. Bring the essentials and backups of those essentials. Leave those fancy shoes and other not-so-useful stuff at home.
4. Carry on ALL mission critical items. No exceptions. When you pack a bag to check, pretend you may never see it again. You should have a working photography kit to get you through in a pinch as well as one spare outfit, your technology, any medications, extra pair of prescription glasses/contacts lenses and anything. Wear your heaviest pair of shoes while you travel… just make sure they are easy to remove for airport checkpoints.
5. Follow the rules when you are flying. Check with your airline and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines for packing your baggage. You don’t wnat to be stuck with extra charges or overweight bags. Carry-ons have lots of limitations including pocket knives and liquids (3-ounce bottles only in a quart size zip top bag).
6. Clothing essentials. Pack appropriately for the local weather and bring layers. Some essential items to consider are wrinkle-resistant, comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes, versatile pieces that can cover a range – totally caj~ to fancy, and a coat.
Biz Tip courtesy of chasejarvis
Provided by Tony Bynum, Owner: Tony Bynum Photography