What he/she envisioned with the shot This helps a lot imo...I know I have a good idea on what I am going to shoot with location in mind also...this helps me to focus my mind when I get there. I guess myself and others take it for granted about cam setup, ISO...what lens to use, do I use flash. On my walkabout around the lakes, I tend to put the cam on the settings that I know will get me a good shot in a split second should that moment happen. Tell you the truth, have never though of breaking down a shoot step by step..but now you mention it :) regards jimbO