PHOTOSHOOT PREP GUIDE
FOR PERSONAL BRANDING PHOTOS:
Structured and/or statement pieces work amazing.
Your favorite blazer or jacket, a fitted dress with an interesting neckline, or just a bodysuit and jeans!
*Structured pieces and solids look great on camera as well as items with texture, and those that are form-fitting to show your figure.
When in doubt, just bring in some of your favorite wardrobe items and let me style them for you. It’s part of the service and I’m happy to do it.
WHAT NOT TO WEAR:
*Avoid tiny busy patterns as well as neon colors. They are often harsh on-camera and a bit unflattering so try to avoid them.
REMEMBER TO:
Incorporate a variety of pieces into your wardrobe selections.
Don’t complicate it… Let’s keep it simple.
Pressed and prepared: Make sure your wardrobe selections are wrinkle-free and cut all the tags off of your sheer items before arriving.
BE SURE TO:
Get your beauty sleep!
Seriously! Photoshop can't fix tired.
Brush your lips
sounds weird, right?! Dry lips are very hard to fix in post processing. In the days leading up to your photoshoot, use your toothbrush while brushing your teeth to also make a few passes over that pucker of yours. This will help shed dead skin. After that, apply a moisturizing lip balm...repeat repeat repeat.
Pamper Yourself
A day or two before your shoot and get a manicure and pedicure! This will give you a finished, polished look. Chipped polish can be distracting.
Lather on the lotion
Be sure to moisturize twice a day for the week leading up to your shoot.
Extra wardrobe options!
Bring at least 4-5 different outfits, a couple pair of shoes if you’re a shoe girl, and accessories only if you usually wear them. We may NOT use it all, but it never hurts to have options.
Plan ahead
Nothing puts a damper on a fun and relaxing photo shoot like feeling rushed or late! You should plan for traffic and arrive about 5 minutes before your scheduled start time.
Make a Playlist
Music will really help you get into the zone!! Try to select music that matches the concept of your shoot.
DON’T YOU DARE…
Spray tan before your shoot. Spray tans will photograph orange in color images. Trust me on this!!
Stay up late the night before your shoot. If you're nervous, try a bubble bath and a n exercise session.
Forget to stretch. Take a few minutes on the morning of your shoot to stretch your arms, legs, hips, and especially your back.
Get a new haircut/color immediately before your shoot. Now is NOT the time to experiment with a whole new look.
I’M SO EXCITED TO PHOTOGRAPHY YOU :)