Studio Photoshoot Prep Guide
Summary
- Intro
- Posing Tips and Tricks
- Clothing - what to wear and what to avoid.
- Make-up - tips and tricks
- Photoshoot Duration
- Cell Phones - how they can ruin a photoshoot
- Tips For Success
- Summary - bringing it all together
- Directions - how to find the location
Intro
Congratulations on taking such a giant step and I am excited to be a part of your adventure! We are going to have fun and generate some amazing images. This page is dedicated to ensuring you are successful! The links will take out a lot of the guess work!
Posing
Here are some fun videos if you are new to posing. Those who watch these videos at least 3 times and practice for a week have great photoshoots!
- My favorite video: How to Pose Like A Model
- Flow posing: 60 poses in one minute
Portfolio building? Additional videos to consider:
- How to Pose In Pictures
- How to Pose 101
- Posing Tips for Women
- Guys, click here (ignore the props portion)
Clothing - Tips and Tricks
- Pressed; avoid wrinkles.
- Clothing should be age-appropriate.
- Avoid neons & fluorescents.
- Avoid clothing logos.
- If it fits tight, it shoots right. Avoid baggy clothing.
- When in doubt, let's talk.
General Tips
- Get a good night's sleep.
- Hair is clean and dry with your product, straight or curled. Camera-ready!
- Drink lots of water the day of and before!
- No last-minute spray tans!
Make-up, Nails, Jewelry
- Please wear foundation and light makeup (natural lipstick, blush, if wearing eyelashes, make sure they are natural-looking).
- Ladies, wear and bring mascara.
- Eyebrows should be in good shape (waxed or tweezed).
- Nails MUST be natural, or nude color, NO COLORED NAILS! They must be average length, not extra long.
- No face jewelry, no necklaces or bracelets, no big hoops, studs in-ears are ok (everything else is distracting).
Photoshoot Shoot Duration
Please arrive 15 minutes early to your scheduled time
- The time includes outfit changes.
- Practice changing; change in under 2 minutes.
- Make sure you see me when you arrive - and I see you!
- Ready to shoot when the time starts (including hair, make-up, clothing, etc.)
Cell Phones
Leave them in your bag, or better yet, in the car (including parents). I need your 100% attention. When I have to compete with a parent or a friend with a cell phone, it slows us down and it also breaks our rhythm. Phones essentially detract from your time. Let's work together to focus our attention on you!
Summary
This should be a fun experience. If you follow the tips above, then you will have a great shoot!
- Practice the posing videos
- Study this document
- Arrive early
Directions to Studio
Address: 2450 W Broadway Rd #112, Mesa, AZ 85202 or on Google Maps, here
- Please drive around to the back (north side) of the building. The GPS will take you to the front door. If you are sitting in the lobby, I will not see you. Instead, hop in your car, drive to the end of the parking lot, make 3 right turns, and enter through the North entrance.
- Enter the studio; no need to knock.
- You are not in the right place if you don't see me!