This is a timeline of photo or video production, from the first contact with the client, until the final delivery of the product, based on a one-day shoot.

That is just a rough guide, and the timeline may vary.

In particular, pre-production time can vary significantly depending on the production’s needs, such as location scouting, model scouting, prop purchases, and special effects (FX). Post-production time, especially in videography, can also fluctuate depending on the complexity of the edit (e.g., VFX, original score, syncing multiple cameras, dialogues, etc.).