Arrival + Light Check
Confirm ceremony movement rules • Note window light direction • Test ISO baseline
Private venue biblePlan by time + seasonNotes → repeatable excellence
Know every venue like you’ve shot it 50 times.
VenueIQ is a private playbook builder for photographers: log lighting notes, restrictions, best angles, rain backups, and vendor contacts—then generate a shoot plan based on the time of day and season.
- Lighting intelligence: golden hour spots, indoor color cast, “avoid at noon” zones.
- Restrictions: flash rules, ceremony movement, drone policies, parking constraints.
- Backup plans: rain locations, crowded-day alternates, fast portrait routes.
- Vendor + staff: planner, venue, HMUA contacts and coordination notes.
Venue PlaybookAuto-plan • Season-aware • Private
GeneratedPortrait Route A
Oak staircase → courtyard shade → west lawn at golden edge (fall)
Backup Route
Atrium → hallway bokeh spot → covered porch wide
Vendor Coordination
Planner check-in • HMUA touch-up timing • DJ cue
Angle notesRestrictionsContactsPlan export
Why established photographers love it
Turn venue experience into a reusable operating system.
Consistent results at repeat venues
Your best angles and lighting notes stay searchable and reusable.
Fewer surprises on the day
Restrictions, parking, and movement rules are documented ahead of time.
Faster planning for new venues
Build a playbook once, then generate plans by time and season.
Better vendor relationships
Keep a vendor directory and coordination notes in one private workspace.
Stronger client confidence
Explain where portraits happen, why timing matters, and what happens if it rains.
Team-ready studios
Second shooters and assistants follow the same playbook.
What goes into a playbook
Operational detail, not generic inspiration.
- Lighting map: best windows, indoor cast, harsh sun zones
- Angle library: signature wide, hero portrait, ceremony-safe angles
- Restrictions: flash, drone, movement, officiant, and venue policies
- Logistics: parking, load-in, walking times, carts, elevators
- Rain plan: indoor options, covered spaces, fast routes
- Contacts: venue manager, planner, HMUA, florist, DJ, security
Pro-level detail
“Staircase is crowded after 6.”
“Atrium closes at 9.”
“No flash during vows.”
“Best bokeh spot is behind the bar at sunset.”
Plan generation
Generate the day around real context.
VenueIQ uses your playbook plus time blocks, season, ceremony start, and travel buffers to produce an internal shoot plan or export.
Time-awareSeason-awareContingency-awareVendor-aware
Export PDF
Share link
Studio notes
Template reuse
Pricing
Choose the workspace that matches your studio.
Solo
$17.29/mo
- Unlimited venues
- Playbook notes + angle library
- Plan generation by time + season
- PDF and link exports
Studio
$29.29/mo
- Team access + roles
- Shared templates
- Vendor directory
- Advanced playbook fields
Agency
$49.29/mo
- Multi-brand workspaces
- Permissions + audit logs
- Priority onboarding
- Custom exports
FAQ
Built to stay private and operational.
Is VenueIQ public or private?
Private. VenueIQ is designed as your internal venue bible—your notes and contacts stay in your workspace.
Can I use it for non-wedding work?
Yes. Portraits, commercial, events, and editorial shoots all benefit from repeatable venue intelligence.
Can my team access the same playbooks?
Yes. Studio plans support team roles so second shooters and assistants can follow the same plan.