Getting ready for your practice photo shoot
MMP StudioEverything you need to help the day run smoothly. It's split into two parts: the first is for everyone being photographed, and the second is for whoever's organising the shoot. Please share the first part with your team.
For everyone being photographed
No experience needed - I'll guide you through all of it on the day.
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Solid, muted colours work best — soft, neutral tones are ideal.
Avoid loud patterns, fine stripes and small checks (they can shimmer on camera).
No visible logos or branding, please.
Business attire is ideal. For headshots only your upper half is in frame, so there's no need to worry about the lower half or shoes.
Bring jackets and blazers on a hanger rather than wearing them in the car — it keeps them crease-free.
If you're unsure, bring a second option. It's easy to switch and takes the guesswork out.
Surgeons and proceduralists: if you'd like both looks, bring a suit and tie as well as clean scrubs — we can capture both in a couple of minutes.
A quick tidy of hair and any facial-hair touch-ups beforehand is all that's needed.
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It's quick and relaxed. Once my lights are set, each headshot takes around five minutes.
I'll give you simple direction - where to stand, where to look, a few small adjustments. You don't need to know how to pose.
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After the shoot you'll receive all the photos taken of you, so you can choose the ones you like best.
They're yours to use for work and for personal use too.
Prefer to print or forward it? Download the same info as a PDF
For whoever's organising the shoot
This part's for the practice coordinator.
A few things from you beforehand would help enormously. These small bits of prep save time on the day and let me name and organise every file properly, so any person's photos can be found in seconds later on.
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A final list of names — correctly spelled — with roles or titles. I copy these straight onto the files, so correct spelling saves a lot of back-and-forth later. If you'd like each person's photos emailed to them directly, their email addresses too.
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A rough headcount, including any last-minute extras. People often get added close to the day and that's completely fine - I just love a heads-up so I can plan enough time and budget.
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Your preference for backgrounds — a clean, plain backdrop, or headshots taken in context (for example, at reception). Either looks great; knowing ahead just helps me plan the setup.
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Where I can park with my gear, and whether I'll need a permit, visitor bay or loading zone.
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Building access about 45 minutes early. Setting up the lights and finding the best spot takes a little while, so an early start means we begin on time and don't eat into anyone's day.
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A stand-in "patient" for the medicine-in-action shots. A staff member is perfect — it keeps things flexible and avoids any patient privacy or consent issues.
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The key rooms tidied and cleared of personal items and patient information (clear benchtops, tuck away loose leads) — it makes a real difference to how polished the final images look.
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A point of contact on the day, so I know who to check in with when I arrive.
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If someone wasn't on the original list but wants to jump in on the day, that's no problem at all - just send me a rough headcount beforehand so I can plan the time. Extra people or additional shot types are easy to fold in.
Get in Touch
Any questions before the day, just send an email or give me a call.
— Michelle, MMP Studio