Prompt 21 — Second Shooter Brief | Behind the Lens, Not the Desk

Chapter 7 — Wedding Day Brief — Vendor Coordination Made Easy

Prompt 21 Second Shooter Brief

Context/Tips

Running this for each wedding takes 3 minutes and prevents 30-minute mistakes.
Adjust the language based on whether your second shooter is experienced or a beginner.

Expected Outcome

A brief that sets clear expectations and makes your second shooter feel like part of a well-run team.

The Prompt

I need to write a brief for my second photographer attending a wedding. Here are the details:

- Wedding date: [DATE]
- Couple's names: [NAMES]
- Ceremony location: [VENUE/ADDRESS]
- Reception location: [VENUE/ADDRESS]
- Your role (lead photographer): [YOUR NAME]
- Second photographer's name: [NAME]
- Second photographer's experience level: [BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED]
- The lead photographer's shooting style priorities: [E.G., candid moments, wide angles, detail shots]
- My specific assignments for the second shooter: [CUSTOMIZE]
- My non-negotiables: [LIST]
- My pet peeves I want to avoid: [E.G., no flash during ceremony, don't position yourself in my frame]

Write a clear, professional brief that the second photographer can reference on the day. Make it scannable—bullet points, not paragraphs.