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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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
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