Portrait Session Guide
Shot lists by session type, posing reference diagrams, natural-light and one- or two-light setups, and client session planning sheets.
$34 US dollars
Photography reference guides · PDF
Printed references for the shoot in front of you.
Novaris Photo Guides are downloadable PDFs of shot lists, lighting setup diagrams, posing references, settings charts, and planning worksheets, each organized around one kind of photography. They are reference and planning pages to use while you work, not courses or lessons.
- 6guides
- 2page sizes
- PDFprint-ready
- 14day refunds
- 01AShot lists
- 02ALighting setup diagrams
- 03APosing references
- 04ASettings charts
- 05APlanning worksheets
- 06ATimeline templates
- 07AScouting worksheets
- 08AGear checklists
- 09AClient questionnaires
- 10ARun-of-show sheets
01The guides
Six guides, one for each kind of work
Each guide collects the reference pages for one kind of photography in a single PDF. Open any guide to see its full contents, preview illustrations of representative pages, and who it suits before you buy.
Wedding Day Guide
Full-day timeline templates, shot lists by phase, a family formals grouping planner, a venue scouting worksheet, a gear checklist, and a client questionnaire.
$52 US dollars
Product Photography Guide
Tabletop lighting setups, background and surface reference, shot lists for standard e-commerce angles, and settings charts for common scenarios.
$39 US dollars
Landscape & Travel Field Guide
Location scouting worksheets, sunrise and sunset planning sheets, composition reference, field settings charts, and a gear checklist, plus a pocket format for a camera bag.
$29 US dollars
Event Coverage Guide
Shot lists for corporate events, parties, and conferences, low-light settings reference, flash setups, and run-of-show planning sheets.
$44 US dollars
Complete Reference Library
All five guides together: Portrait Session, Wedding Day, Product Photography, Landscape & Travel Field, and Event Coverage.
$119 US dollars
02Inside a guide
The pages you'll print
Every guide is built from a small set of page types. Choose one to see an illustration of its layout, and select a page to enlarge it.
03Included in every guide
What you get with each guide
Every guide follows the same format, so the pages work the same way whichever guide you open.
Two page sizes
Each guide comes as a US Letter PDF and an A4 PDF, so it prints at full size on standard paper in North America and elsewhere.
Flat, print-ready PDFs
The files are flat PDFs laid out for printing. They aren't editable or fillable; print the pages you need and write on them.
Reference pages, not lessons
Shot lists, diagrams, charts, and worksheets to consult during planning and on the job. No video, no course modules, no critique.
Brand-neutral throughout
Gear checklists and setups describe equipment by type, such as a softbox or a reflector, never by manufacturer or model.
Use in your own work
Use the guides in personal and commercial photography, print them as often as you need for your own use, and share client-facing worksheets with your clients.
Simple refunds
Ask for a full refund within 14 days of purchase, with no reason required and nothing to return.
| Guide | Shot lists | Lighting setups | Posing references | Settings charts | Planning worksheets | Gear checklist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait Session | Included | Included | Included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Wedding Day | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Product Photography | Included | Included | Not included | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Landscape & Travel Field | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Event Coverage | Included | Included | Not included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Complete Reference Library | All of the above, in all five guides | |||||
04Purchase and delivery
How buying a guide works
Everything is digital. There is no account to create and nothing is shipped.
Review the guide
Each guide's page lists its full contents, formats, price, and who it is and isn't for.
Pay at checkout
Payment is handled by a third-party payment provider. Applicable taxes are calculated at checkout.
Download right away
A download link is emailed immediately after payment and shown on the order confirmation screen.
Print what you need
Choose the US Letter or A4 file and print the pages for the job in front of you.
Read the Delivery Policy and Refund Policy for the details.
05Questions
Common questions
How do I get my guide after buying?
A download link is emailed to you immediately after payment and is also shown on the order confirmation screen. There is nothing shipped. See the Delivery Policy for details.
Are the guides editable or fillable?
No. The guides are flat PDFs designed to be printed and written on. They can't be edited or filled in on screen.
Can I use the client questionnaires and worksheets with my clients?
Yes. Your license covers use in your own photography work, including sharing worksheets designed for clients, such as questionnaires, with your own clients. The Terms of Service set out the full license.
What if I change my mind?
You can request a full refund within 14 days of purchase, with no reason required. Email novarissupportmails@gmail.com with your order number. See the Refund Policy.