Best type of photos for a well rounded portfolio .
Your portfolio of photos should compliment your personality and the many different looks that you would like to promote . Photoshoots are a way to express yourself , but also a way for you to find yourself . You can learn many things about yourself by working with credible , experienced photographers . Your photos may serve different purposes , so whatever you are working towards , make sure you are researching the types of photos that are required . Ex . If you are doing the shoot to promote yourself as a fitness trainer to a large demographic , you are best to commercially advertise yourself in fitness gear and probably not going to want to create an add using a super sexy photo . But keeping it classy , you can also showcase your sexy side for alternate opportunities . Most importantly , do what makes you happy and find your beautiful in multiple looks . It ’ s great to have a plan for your shoot , but you don ’ t want to lose site of the experience and to take advantage of lessons learnt from the experienced photographer . Be open to being creative , make sure you get the shots you want , but allow yourself to try different things for the sake of creativity and finding your ‘ look ’.
Biggest photoshoot mistakes - my tips for what not to do on a photoshoot :
Do not act disrespectful : Show up on time . Show up with enthusiasm . Posting and social media is ok during the shoot , but do not waste the photographers time
Do not try to control the entire situation : This is what you pay a great photographer for ; their creativity and direction . Learn from them and see yourself through their lens . Seeing yourself as an artist sees you is such a beautiful part of the photoshoot process .
Do not show up ungroomed or with competition tan : Show up with healthy looking skin , clean and flowing hair , professional makeup and manicured nails and toes . A competition tan can make you look muddy or can create a lot of editing , holding up the turnaround time between you and your photos .
Do not show up optionless : Bring change options and collaborate with the photographer on what looks you would like to cover and the direction you would like the photoshoot to go . Again , get their input on what looks best behind the lens and what compliments your physique best . Something that may be ridiculous as street wear , may be awesome for photoshoot wear . Also , brining change options allows the photographer to choose things they haven ’ t seen before . It ’ s great to be different and uniquely you for your photos .
Do not forget to talk about the next steps to follow the shoot : Remember that you paid for a service and that the photoshoot is just one portion of the entire job . Make sure to ask when and what is to happen next . When you receive the raw images , try your best to turn arount your edit picks as soon as possible . You want these photos edited and ready for you to put them to work for you asap .
What sponsors really want to see .
Now that the shoot is over , the real work begins . It is not up to everyone else to make sure your photos are seen . It is up to you to take these photos and put them to work ! Those companies that you researched before the shoot and the publications you admired …. now is the time to reach out to them and show them you mean business . Submit your professional portfolio to these companies , publications , editors , marketing coordinators and any contacts your photographer was so kind to forward on to you . However , do not just forward your beautiful portfolio . You will stand above the rest if you can contribute a fun article , a reason why you are a postitive presence in the industry or how you can benefit a company and background information on your healthy life .
What makes you different ? What makes you stand out ? Find what drives you and what makes you your own unique self . Channel your uniqueness and send it out into the world ! Normal is so boring .
Don ’ t just submit and forget about it . The follow up is as important as the initial submission . Follow up and , if the publication or company did not see potential in your submission , ask for feedback . We can only get better from here ! Resubmit . Maybe it was bad timing and the person on the other end just wasn ’ t able to give your submission a proper look .
Show them you mean business . Consistency is key . If nothing transpired from this shoot , do not give up ! Practice makes progress and your passion will create avenues for you to journey through that you cannot foresee at this moment . When you consistently live positively and promote what makes you happy , people take notice . Don ’ t worry , sometimes the payoff is a form that you never imagined ! Keep your mind open to opportunities that come your way and most importantly , stay true to you !
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