The Female Model Photo Shoot

Arrive like a professional girl model

 The Day of the model shoot is finally here

Finally, you've done all the above steps to be ready for this important day. Now what? Again, your goal is to make this photo shoot the best it can be. A photographer can do much to help your look but these are must-dos in order for you to help the photographer.

1. If your model session is in the morning, eat a good breakfast. If you are having an afternoon session, eat a light lunch. It takes a lot of energy to do a model photo shoot and you don't want to run out of steam before the session is over.
2. Leave early enough to be at the photo shoot on time, or better still, early. I cannot stress this enough. Many photographers work on a tight schedule and will charge you if your session takes longer than you scheduled for. Not to mention that if this shoot is for a client, you may lose this job and future offers by showing up late. Show that you are a professional and your will be treated as such.
3. Take your mom with you to the photo shoot. If a photographer refuses this request, check a little closer before using him or her. This is a safety precaution that every model should follow.
4. Come to the model photo shoot wearing clothing that fits loosely to insure the least amounts of marks on your body. These marks take time to go away and may waste your limited amount of time allocated for the photo shoot.
5. Instead of a pullover, wear a button up shirt so that you won't disturb the makeup and hair when you begin to change for the session.
6. Don't wear the white-powder type of deodorant. Rather, wear one of the clear types to insure that your clothing will stay stain-free during the model session.
7. If you wear perfume to the photo shoot (not recommended), make sure it's very light. Photographers studios are not always large and strong perfume will overwhelm the photographer and the others who have to work with you.
8. Many photo shoots will include a makeup and/or hair artist. If this is the case come to the shoot without any makeup or concealer and make sure your hair is good and clean. If a photographer wants you to do your own makeup, go here for a guide to help you apply makeup for the camera and lights.

Makeup Artists and Hair Stylist

If you want your photo shoot to be absolutely perfect, you may want to consider hiring a makeup artist and/or hair stylist. They can add greatly to creating new and exciting looks for you to make your first photo shoot a booming success.

However, you should use the same care in choosing a hair or makeup artist as you would in choosing a photographer. Check references and make sure they are prompt with appointments.

Have Fun!!

Being a professional model does not mean that you can't have fun. Following the steps above will help insure that you will have fun during your session by getting off to a good start. The less someone has to reprimand you the more relaxed the model shoot will be. So, Enjoy!!

Bob Pardue Photography