How I mentally prepare for a Photo Shoot

I get lots of questions asking me how I prepare for photo shoots so I thought I would share my process.

When I am preparing for a shoot I like to pre-visualize the environment I will be shooting in. What will the light be like? What will the settings of my camera be? What cameras and lenses will I be using?

Not only do I have to worry about shooting images in this case but I also have to worry performing on camera for the five minute portrait.

I thought it would be best to brain dump as much information as possible to try and trigger thoughts in your mind for when you are preparing for a photo shoot.