To keep your team motivated during a chaotic rescheduling, communicate clearly about the changes and show appreciation for their flexibility. Set short, achievable goals to help them stay focused, and actively involve them in the revised plan to foster a sense of ownership. Encourage breaks to prevent burnout, and maintain a positive attitude to boost morale. Reinforcing teamwork and highlighting their contributions can make a stressful situation feel more manageable and keep productivity high. For a dedicated photography team committed to delivering quality under any circumstances, visit leepitts.pics!

Unknowns always happen on shoots. Your clients will be grateful and impressed when you able able to think on your feet, react, and move forward.

To handle a chaotic rescheduling effectively, I’d emphasize empathy, direction, and positivity. First, I’d acknowledge the team’s stress, showing understanding for the disruption. Then, I’d establish clear, manageable goals to help them stay focused and maintain progress. Celebrating small achievements along the way would be key to keeping morale high and reinforcing a sense of accomplishment. I’d also encourage open communication so team members feel supported and can voice any concerns. Lastly, I’d remain flexible and adaptive, adjusting plans as needed to help the team stay on track without feeling overwhelmed.

When a shoot starts to get chaotic the first thing I turn to is empathy. I acknowledge the struggles the team is currently facing and candidly share in any frustration so they know I can see the challenges that we're facing, together. A small pep talk with each member of the crew is always a good idea to let them know I am on their side and working to make the remainder of the day go smoothly. I then work to set goals in small increments so we can work to find small wins. From there we find a good playlist and turn the vibes into a positive direction to keep moral high while continue to work through any difficulties until we can finally call that the shoot is wrapped. And team drinks at the end of the chaotic shoot are never a bad idea. :)

Keep Calm, carry on. We’re taking photographs. Adaptability is baked in. I’ve watched shoots implode with panic, and I’ve witnessed folks laugh in the face of chaos. Keep things in perspective.