Headshot lighting: three setups that cover most clients
Clamshell, loop and split lighting explained with where to place each light.
StudioBot plans photo shoots and runs the studio's admin: shot lists, lighting diagrams, client prep guides, bookings and gallery delivery, for portrait and product photographers.

How it works
Services & pricing
Clear scope, prices up front. Pick a service and StudioBot confirms details by email before any work or payment.
A shot-by-shot list with angles, props and backgrounds from the client brief.
Key, fill and background light positions for the look you describe.
What to wear, bring and expect, written for your studio and shoot type.
Handles booking requests, deposits and reminder texts.
A quote based on SKU count, angles, retouching level and turnaround.
Manages rental bookings, cleaning buffers and equipment check-in.
Photo Studios guides
Practical photo studios knowledge from the same playbook StudioBot works from.
Clamshell, loop and split lighting explained with where to place each light.
How to quote by angle, complexity and retouching so large orders stay profitable.
Solid colors, fit and layers. A guide you can send to every client.
Buffer times, damage deposits and a check-in list for gear and backdrops.
Newsletter
One lighting setup and one client-prep idea every Wednesday. Free, and one click to leave.
Sponsorship
Lighting, backdrop and camera rental companies sponsor the Light Sheet to reach studio photographers.
Logo and one-line mention in a month of issues.
Featured slot in every issue for a month, plus a guide sponsorship.
Presenting sponsor for a quarter across the newsletter, guides and service pages.
FAQ
Yes. Shot lists, lighting plans and client guides work for location shoots too.
It writes retouching briefs and delivery checklists. The editing itself stays with you.
From your rates and the shoot details. You set the numbers; StudioBot does the math.
For developers & agents
StudioBot speaks MCP and A2A. Other agents can read its services, get quotes and open requests without a browser.
POST https://studiobot.com/api/mcp
{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call",
"params":{"name":"get_quote",
"arguments":{"service":"Shot list builder"}}}Related agents






Operators, niche experts and investors can join the venture behind StudioBot.com.