Outline a standard studio portrait shoot workflow from planning to delivery, including lighting, posing, capture, and post-production steps.

• A. Concept development with shot list; gear check and backups; test shot; set up subject and background; position lights; adjust exposure; capture test frames; refine posing and expression; shoot final selects; import and cull; adjust WB/exposure; retouch; deliver proofs or final images.
• B. Power on camera, press shutter, deliver.
• C. Only shoot once and call it done.
• D. Plan after delivery.

Answer: (D)

Starting with planning sets the direction for the whole shoot. Clarifying the concept, client brief, shot list, wardrobe, backdrop, location, and a gear check with backups ensures everyone agrees on goals and logistics before any gear is touched. Then the shoot itself unfolds with a thoughtful setup: run test shots to verify lighting, exposure, and white balance, position the subject and background, place lights, and dial in camera settings. As you shoot, you refine posing and expression to achieve the intended mood, capturing test frames to lock in the look before proceeding to final takes. After the shoot, import and cull the images, selecting the strongest frames for delivery. In post-production you correct exposure and color, perform retouching as needed, and finalize delivery proofs or finished images. Delivering is the culmination of this flow, with the client receiving images that have been planned, captured, and polished to meet the brief. The option that suggests planning after delivery skips essential pre-production and production steps and would not produce a cohesive, mission-aligned portrait set.