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Bhumi Pendekar in London, pre Conde Nas Traveller event in London.

How Remote Fashion Photoshoots Work: Behind the Scenes in London

The Setup: Prepping for a Remote Shoot

For this shoot, the client’s creative team was overseas, while we were in London, setting up to shoot the talent. George and I got to the hotel around 6 PM, just two hours before the Condé Nast Traveller party kicked off. Not much time, but we’ve handled tighter turnarounds before such as  my shots for Daisy Jelly pre-Dior event or Patricia Zhous pre-Chanel event or Ginta before The Fashion Awards 2024 in London. While Bhumi was in the makeup chair, my team had to get a live feed up and running for the creative director and stylist, who were reviewing everything remotely. They couldn’t be there in person, but they still needed to have a say in the final shots.

Remote Shooting, What’s that?

Basically, remote shooting is what you do when key people—producers, stylists, creative directors—can’t be on set. Instead, they check in via live feeds, tethered setups, and instant uploads, so they can approve shots and give feedback in real time.
For photography, it’s actually not too complicated. Unlike film, where clients often need a live camera feed to give directions on the fly, photos just need to be uploaded instantly to the cloud so they can review and approve them.

The Setup

This setup was pretty straightforward. If you’ve used Capture One Live, you’ll know how useful it is for remote work. It basically lets the client see the latest shots instantly and even mark their selects.

Here’s how we ran it:

- Tethered the camera to a laptop for instant uploads.
- Used Capture One Live so the client could view everything as it happened.
- Kept the client on a video call so they could give feedback in real time.
- Had crew members on earpieces to speed up communication—no middlemen needed.
- With this setup, the overseas team could approve everything instantly, without delays or endless back-and-forths.

Wrapping Up: A Solid Execution Under Pressure

This wasn’t the most complex shoot I’ve done, but it definitely had its challenges. We finished two hours later than expected, but honestly, without a solid team and a smooth remote setup, it could have been way worse.
Remote shooting is only going to get more common, and while it takes some extra planning but it is not impossible to pull off. You can view the final results here and for behind the scenes click here  
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 Hi, I'm Pip, a fashion photographer in London known for creating bold, retro-inspired images. I love working with vibrant colors and textures from my childhood to craft unique, eye-catching photos. Whether it’s for editorials, campaigns, or beauty shoots, I bring a mix of nostalgia and modern style to every project, aiming for that playful yet polished finish.
I've had the privilege of working with top clients like Swarovski, and my work has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar and Elle. If you’re looking to hire the best fashion photographer in London, I’d love to bring your vision to life.