Several days Before the shoot
· Resist the urge to over-exercise or diet excessively. Don't eat a lot of
junk food or carbs.
· Avoid breakouts by not trying any new make-up or skin care products. Do
not get a facial within 4 days of the shoot.
· Scan fashion magazines to get ideas on posing.
· Write words of emotion (like happy, sad, sultry,
attitude etc.) on a paper and practice making that expression in front of a
mirror. Eventually you will learn what it feels like to make the expression and
then you won't need the mirror when the photographer directs you to a certain
look.
The Night Before the Photo shoot
· Remove any body hair you do not want the camera to see.
· Exfoliate your body to remove dead, scaly skin, and apply moisturizer.
· Give yourself a manicure and a pedicure, making sure to use only a clear or
pale neutral polish.
What to Pack for the Photo shoot
· Any clothes, shoes or accessories your agent, stylist or photographer asked you to pack.
Clothes should be clean and ironed. We have an iron in
the studio for minor touch up.
· Your 'Model's Bag' (see below).
The Day of the Photo shoot
· Wear loose-fitting clothing to
prevent any marks and impressions on your body, do not wear a bra to the shoot
you can change into one there if you need one for the photo.
· Wear a button front shirt to protect hair and make-up so you don't pull it
over you head to remove it.
· Wear a clear deodorant to prevent white marks on the clothes.
· Discuss if a make-up artist will be on the set, if so arrive with clean
hair and absolutely no make-up.
The Model's Bag: What to Bring to the Photo shoot: The list below is
primarily for women but men should use for items that pertain.
Music: Bring your favorite
music that you would like to listen to during the shoot. we can plug in an mp3
player (ipod etc) mp3 disk or cds into our system.
Hair:
· headband, elastic bands, hair pins
· brushes, combs
· hair appliances (curling iron, flat iron, rollers) we have a hair dryer
in the studio.
· hair products
· a razor and shaving cream
Face:
· skin cleanser and a good moisturizer
· make-up kit
· cotton balls and cotton swabs
· mirror
· lip balm and Vaseline
Nails:
· a full manicure kit
· a couple neutral colored polishes
· polish remover pads
Clothing:
· different colors of nylons · flesh toned G-string and bra
· assortment of bras including push-up
· plain black and white socks
· light dressing robe and a scarf
· we have an iron in the studio
Shoes:
· an assortment of dress shoes/sandals
· flats (brown and black)