Spring is here and it is time to scout locations for photoshoots. Have you ever spent the day driving around looking for new locations to shoot? How do you keep track of those locations? Do you have a place to store them? Can you easily share them with clients? Iris Works makes scouting locations easier and more efficient. In this week’s blog, we will learn about scouting locations and how to store them in Iris.

Scouting Locations



The best way to check out new locations is drive or walk around potential location spots. Choose a few locations you want to see and make a day of it. Check out the lighting and look for textures and shapes that will photograph well. Ask a friend or family member to come model for you in the potential new locations that you have scouted. Take some test shots and make sure the lighting, location features and atmosphere meet your expectations. Check out this Iris blog for other helpful tips on scouting.

Tracking Favorite Locations

Iris Works makes it easy to track your favorite locations. Open the locations manager in Iris and drop a pin on the location. From there you can add notes like where you want them to park or where to meet you once they are there. Then add a photo so they can see what the location looks like. Your Iris account will save these locations on your map so you can easily see and share them. You can also see locations other photographers have chosen to share. That is a super nice feature if you are visiting a place you have never been and need some ideas for where to shoot.

Sharing Locations

Now that you have scouted and saved your favorite locations you can easily share them with clients. Iris lets you share one location with your clients or you can create a list of options and allow them to choose. When they click on the location options you have sent it will give them directions, they will see the notes and allow them to see the photo of the location. Meeting your clients at shoot locations has never been easier!

Are you ready to start scouting locations? Try a free trial with Iris.