photo session

Scheduled camera time

A photo session is a scheduled period for taking photographs, typically with a professional photographer.

The term usually implies portraits, fashion, or promotional shots rather than casual snapshots: The band did a photo session for their album cover, She booked a photo session for her senior portraits.

Also called a photoshoot.

Opposites
spontaneity and planning

photo sessioncandid shot

Unposed, natural photograph

candid photography · snapshot · stolen shot · street photography · documentary photography

formality and professionalism

photo sessionquick snap

Rapid informal photograph

selfie · point-and-shoot · holiday photo

Family

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