1. How do you approach creating a storytelling narrative in a standalone studio shoot? Can you walk us through a recent project from concept to final edits?

2. Describe your lighting setup process for a studio portrait shoot. How do you decide on key light, fill, rim, and modifiers for a given mood?

3. Can you share a time when you had to adapt your lighting or posing on set due to client feedback or a last-minute change? What was the outcome?

4. What camera systems and lenses do you currently own or prefer for studio work, and why? Are you comfortable working with our in-house equipment?

5. How do you balance technical excellence with creative vision when working on tight deadlines?

6. Tell us about your post-production workflow. Which software do you use, and how do you maintain color consistency across shoots?

7. How do you manage and organize your on-set files and backups during a shoot? What is your typical shot-listing or workflow?

8. Have you ever collaborated with stylists, set designers, or clients to achieve a cohesive look? Describe a project where collaboration significantly impacted the final images.

9. What unique skills, experiences, or perspectives would you bring to Pure Shots Studio that would enhance our projects and client outcomes?

10. If we provided you with a brief for a brand shoot, how would you approach translating that brief into a shot plan, mood board, and lighting plan? What questions would you ask to clarify the brief?

Compensation expectations:

- What salary range are you aiming for in this role?

- Are you open to evaluate compensation as a combination of salary, performance bonuses, or studio perks? If so, what mix would you consider?

- Do you have any salary history constraints or relocation considerations we should know about?