How do you do a virtual photoshoot?

As my main focus this year has been creating virtual photoshoots, I have come to learn ways as to how to effectively do it with minimal grain. I was fortunate in that I had access to a full frame camera and a Mac which did massively help in terms of quality. I also experimented with photographing both the screen on my Mac and also connecting my computer to the TV and Photographing said TV. 

My biggest tips for photographing a virtual photoshoot are:

• Shoot in RAW
• Maximise the amount of light in both your space and your model's space
• Ask the model to join the call via their phone as I have found that this gives you a better picture than a computer camera
• Work with your model to find the best poses and light. Light is your friend but too much of it will make your picture over exposed which is something you unfortunately cannot really rectify in post as having a bright spot on the models face is dealt with by using reflectors when you are there shooting in person
• Use manual focus if you can and ensure your settings cater for minimising the lines which are present on the screen. Try and find that balance
• Accept that your images will not have the most perfect focus but roll with what you have and do your best