The phrase "before shooting" is correct and usable in written English.
You could use it in a sentence like: "He took a few deep breaths before shooting the basketball."
His offensive philosophy was centered around passing before shooting.
Always place the ball a yard ahead from you before shooting as you get more power.
(Bosworth reportedly called Susan George before shooting the scene).
Theoretically, a movie can be profitable before shooting starts.
New casting details regarding series three of Peaky Blinders have emerged, one day before shooting begins.
(He and his musical partners composed the "Cloud Atlas" soundtrack before shooting even started).
Mr Venner placed a sealed letter on the altar of the cathedral before shooting himself.
You went back and reviewed the original episodes before shooting the new ones.
Stars have often been required to undergo medical exams before shooting.
Before shooting the video, Mr. Long had taken a trip to Japan.
The one complication was that, before shooting began, Molina was told to shave his impressive sideburns.
