Photo Director's Assessment Form

Wedding Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Couple's Name

GroomBride
Your Name

First NameLast Name
Your Email
example@example.com
Shooter's Name

First NameLast Name
Shooter's Email
example@example.com

- Preparation
- Dress Code
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Timeliness
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Readiness
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Reliability
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- High Energy
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Understanding of Gear
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Preparation Notes
- Bride Prep
- Styling Ability
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Lighting Choices
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Direction at Bride Prep
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Understanding of Bride Prep Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Bride Prep Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Organization
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Overall Presence
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Bride Prep Feedback
- First Look
- First Look Setup
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Direction of First Look
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Shotlist for First Look
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- First Look Notes
- Ceremony Setup
- Understanding of Ceremony Setup
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Understanding of Ceremony Detail Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Ceremony Details Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Ceremony Setup Notes
- Ceremony
- Understanding of Ceremony Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Ceremony Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Self Awareness During Ceremony
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Ceremony Notes
- Reception Details
- Understanding of Reception Detail Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Reception Detail Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Ability to Manage/Direct Second Shooter (If Applicable)
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Reception Notes
- Family Photos
- Understanding of Family Shots Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Family Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Ability to Direct Family Photos
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Memorization of Family Photo Process of Elimination
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Group Shot Notes
- Group Shots
- Understanding of Group Shots Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Group Shots Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Portraits
- Understanding of MMC Poses
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Understanding of MMC Prompts
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Poses Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Overall Direction and Client Experience for Portrait Session
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Portrait Session Notes
- Cocktail Hour
- Understand of Cocktail Hour Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Cocktail Hour Hour Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Cocktail Hour Notes
- Intros
- Overall Readiness
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Understanding of Shotlist for Intros
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Shotlist for Intros
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Intro Notes
- First Dance
- Understanding of First Dance Capturing (Shooting Into Crowd)
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Shotlist for Dances
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- First Dance Notes
- Speeches
- Quality of Angles for Speeches
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Shotlist for Speeches
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Speeches Notes
- Parent Dances
- Understanding of Shotlist for Parent Dances
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Shotlist for Parent Dances
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Parent Dances Notes
- Cake Cutting
- Understanding of Cake Cutting Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Cake Cutting Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Cake Cutting Notes
- Dancing
- Understanding of Dancing Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Execution of Dancing Shotlist
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Dancing Notes
- Overall
- Client Experience
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Competency
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Understanding of Light
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Understanding of Flash
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Direction of Portraits
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Professionalism
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- Attitude
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- How Comfortable Were You Coaching Them?
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- How Coachable Was This Person?
  
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  1 is Worst, 5 is Best
- What Would You Assign Them On Our Tier System?
  
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  1 is Tier 1, 5 is Tier 5
- Does this person need more training?
- Should this person continue to be scheduled at MMC?
- Do you trust this person to lead a wedding?
- Did this person have good chemistry with the team and photographer?
- What Are Some Strengths They Obtain?
- What Qualities Do You See Them Bringing Into The Company?
- How Much Did You Have To Step In To Help?
- Anything They Missed?
- What Are Some Things They Need To Work On?
- Should be Empty:

Preparation

Bride Prep

First Look

Ceremony Setup

Ceremony

Reception Details

Family Photos

Group Shots

Portraits

Cocktail Hour

Intros

First Dance

Speeches

Parent Dances

Cake Cutting

Dancing

Overall