Free Pre-Shoot Client Questionnaire Template

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Walk into a session prepared: a pre-shoot questionnaire that captures expectations, must-have shots, comfort level and styling preferences.

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About this template

This Pre-Shoot Client Questionnaire gets photographers and studios into a session fully prepared. It captures expectations, must-have shots, comfort level, styling and logistics, so the shoot day runs smoothly and the client feels understood. Use it for portraits, events or commercial work alike.

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What's Included

Everything you need to run this template.

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Expectations and must-have shots

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Comfort and posing preferences

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Wardrobe and accessory plan

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Location, timing and logistics

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How It Works

From copy to deliverable in four steps.

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Use This Template

Copy the form and its scoring, report and branding settings into your FormLM workspace — free.

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Set up Expectations and must-have shots

Tune Expectations and must-have shots, Comfort and posing preferences and Wardrobe and accessory plan so the template reflects how portrait and lifestyle photographers actually works.

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Share and collect

Send the link or QR; every response is captured automatically.

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Act on the answers

Bring the collected Expectations and must-have shots into your day — export, follow up or hand off without a phone call.

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Who Is This For

Pick your role — see how it fits your workflow.

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Portrait and lifestyle photographers

Walk into every session knowing what the client actually wants.

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Wedding and family shooters

Get must-have frames and comfort limits in one answered form.

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Studio producers

Align wardrobe, timing and location before the call sheet goes out.

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Key Features

What makes this template work as a professional deliverable.

Expectations and must-have shots
Comfort and posing preferences
Wardrobe and accessory plan
Location, timing and logistics
Share by link or QR code
Free to use and reuse

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Sample Questions Inside

A preview of the real questions the client will answer, collected into your workspace as one structured brief.

What is the purpose of this shoot?
Which specific shots are a must for you?
Do you have any concerns or comfort considerations?
What styling or wardrobe do you plan?
Where and when is the session?
Anything we should prepare in advance?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pre-Shoot Client Questionnaire template?

A free pre-shoot client questionnaire centred on expectations and must-have shots — Pre-Shoot Client Questionnaire gets photographers and studios into a session fully prepared.

Who is it for?

Built for portrait and lifestyle photographers, wedding and family shooters and studio producers who need a repeatable way to run pre-shoot client questionnaire.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Click Use This Template to copy the form, scoring and report configuration into your FormLM workspace for free, then customize and share it.

Can I customize the fields?

Yes. You can add, remove or reorder fields and adjust options to match your process.

How many responses can I collect?

There is no per-template limit on responses — collect as many as you need and review results in one place.

Why teams choose FormLM?

Unlike a static form, every FormLM template can carry weighted scoring and generate a personalized, printable AI report with a QR code into an AI consultant chat — so a single response becomes a deliverable you can stand behind.

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