Guest Sessions | Bitesize The Shoot Academy

This week we answer a question fro Claire, in Edinburgh, who wants to know what to do with furniture and nick nacks during a shoot.In this bitesize we quickly run through insurance, moving (or not!) personal belongings and give reassurance about how amazing and respectful crews nearly always are!

In this episode of The Shoot Academy Guest Sessions, we’re joined by the wonderful Andrea Lewis – professional organiser and founder of The Organised Curator.Andrea talks about creating calm, purposeful spaces that truly serve everyday life. Blending practical systems with a focus on clarity and wellbeing, she shows how decluttering and simple routines can make homes easier to live in – and easier to share as inspiring shoot locations.

Today's question comes from an email we received recently, which asks... "Do I need lots of parking space from my home to work as a shoot location?"

Today's question comes from Emma in Bristol who asks, "What happens if the shoot runs over the agreed finish time?"

Today's question comes from Naia in Cardiff, who asks, "How much cleaning is really expected before a shoot? I'm not a show home."

Today's question is from Rosie in Wokingham who asks, "Do I need to be at home during the shoot or is it better to leave them to it?"

Today's question comes from Jaime in Leeds who asks, "I've got a big friendly Labrador who's part of the family, but does that mean I can't host shoots?"

"What if I've got builders in? Should I still say yes to a shoot or will it put people off?"

"I've got a product shoot coming up and I've never hosted before. How many people usually turn up on the day? I've heard it can be anything from two to 20."

"I've got my first shoot booked. It's for a filmed advert with a 15 person crew. I've done the course and loved it, but I can't tell if what I'm feeling is nerves or excitement. Is that normal?" 

"In your recent podcast with Amy, she said she selected still photo shoots only for her home because she prefers smaller teams. Is there really that much choice when it comes to who you host or do you have to be open to everything?"

"Hi, I'm Nadia and I live in Sheffield. I've got two small kids and a part-time job at the local library. I love the idea of turning our home into a shoot location, but I keep thinking, how on earth would I manage this around family life?It sounds amazing, but is it actually realistic for someone like me?"

In this episode of The Shoot Academy Guest Sessions, we’re joined by the quietly brilliant Becca Cherry – interiors photographer, designer, and co-author of A Home for All Seasons.Becca shares how she captures the essence of a home through soulful styling and natural light. With a deep love of texture, tone, and storytelling, she shows how authenticity – not perfection – is what makes a space shine on camera.

In this episode of The Shoot Academy Guest Sessions, we’re joined by the brilliant Jennifer Olivier - founder of Olivier Shaw and the creative force behind a property business that transforms unloved spaces into stylish, liveable homes.Jennifer shares how her eye for design and background in property development led her to shoot location hosting and more recently launching a successful online course. From rural Scotland to Zoom classrooms, she’s built a brand rooted in accessibility, confidence, and making the most of what you already own.

In this episode of The Shoot Academy Guest Sessions, we’re joined by the effortlessly creative Amy Eld, founder of Rock the Heirloom and the visionary behind the popular London shoot location, The Pimlico Project.Amy shares how she blends sustainability and style at her beautifully curated home, which now doubles as a thriving shoot location. From breakfast events to magazine spreads, Amy has transformed her space into a sought-after destination — all without major renovations.

Join Suzie as she talks all things shoot location and introduces you to what's to come on The Guest Sessions.Suzie has been a successful shoot location host for many years and spills the tea on how she got into it and how The Shoot Academy was conceived.