• Tweeze eyebrows. Don’t overdo it!
• If you are having close-ups done or doing a makeup job,
have a light facial to close the pores. Test-run this step
several weeks prior to make sure you don’t have any
adverse reactions.
• Even if you have very light and fine hair, you may have
“peach fuzz” on your face. It often catches the light in
portraits, especially headshots. I highly recommend using
Finishing Touch to get rid of this, it’s available online or at
most Walgre ens types of stores. Use it along the jawline,
cheeks, forehead, upper lip, or anywhere else you might
have fine hair that could be visible in photos. It also has a
great tool for grooming eyebrows.
• Exfoliate your face and body.
• Give your hair a deep-moisturizing treatment.
• Ensure you have everything you need in your model kit
(see below).
Day/Night Before the Shoot
• Wear sunscreen for outdoor shoots, they sometimes last
hours!
• Pack all of your wardrobe (with shoes, accessories, and
props) and your model kit and arrive on time. It’s so
important to be punctual, especially for outdoor shoots.
Make this a priority.
• Have fun!
What to Wear to the Shoot
• Do not wear a ponytail to the shoot, it leaves a kink in the
hair. Style your hair and either leave it down or wrap it in a
loose style that you can let down when you arrive (a loose
bun secured with pins can give the hair body and a nice
wave).
• Wear a button up shirt so you don’t mess up your hair
taking it off when you arrive and get into wardrobe. Wear
sweatpants and loose sneakers. You’ll look like hell when
you arrive but you won’t have any marks on your skin during
the shoot - and isn’t that what’s important?
• Do not wear a bra or underwear that will leave marks on
your skin. In fact, don’t wear a bra or underwear at all if
possible.
• Remove hair from underarms and legs. Don’t forget your
bikini line if you are going to be in swimwear! Don’t wax
this close to the shoot, it can leave the areas red.
• Exfoliate and moisturize your whole body.
Women’s Model Kit
• If you are using self-tanner, do it after you shave and
exfoliate or you’ll just scrub it off. Try to do this in the
morning so that any mistakes are visible by evening. This It is not necessary to bring everything listed but there will
should not be your first time using a product, only use self- come a time when you will be glad if you did! This is a fairly
tanner the day before a shoot if you are experienced with it comprehensive list, tailor it to suit your needs.
• Wardrobe
and know it will look natural.
• Shoes
• Avoid drinking any alcohol, it leaves the face puffy.
• Accessories and props (sunglasses, hats, neckties, jewel• Remove any watches, rings, or other jewelry that could
ry, beach ball, etc.)
leave an impression on your skin.
• Undergarments appropriate for each outfit (usually skin• Unless you have very oily hair, wash your hair the day
tone, black, and white)
before the shoot, not the day of. Second-day hair is more
• Towel (bring two if you’ll be getting wet at all)
manageable.
• Robe (to wear between wardrobe changes)
• Lay out your wardrobe, with shoes and accessories. Make
• Complete makeup kit (foundation, powder, concealer,
sure it is all clean and ironed.
blush, lipsticks/gloss, mascara, eye shadows, eyeliner,
• Charge your phone and make sure the contact info for the
etc.)
photographer is saved in it. Ensure you have a map and/or
• Translucent powder
directions to the shoot location.
• Tweezers
• Try not to schedule any activities today, just relax and rest
• Mirror
your nerves if you are anxious about the shoot.
• Lint brush
• Pack your model kit.
• Small sewing kit with scissors
• Confirm a meeting time and go over the plan with your
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
friend or relative who is accompanying you.
• Hair brush, comb
• Get plenty of sleep!
• Hairstyling products (spray, gel, smoothing serum)
• Hair ties, headbands, bobby pins, etc.
Day of the Shoot
• Eye drops (especially for beach or desert locations)
• Tampons
• If the shoot is very early (sunrise), go for a light jog prior to
• Small first-aid kit
the shoot to wake up your face. This eliminates the tired
• Shaving kit (for touch-ups if necessary)
look we see on most people first thing in the a.m.
• Lotion
• Shower and apply antiperspirant. Do not wear perfume,
• Sunscreen (especially for beach or desert locations)
it attracts insects and can stain clothes. Deodorant also
• Insect repellent
stains clothing so do not apply it if you are modeling
• Tissues, Cotton balls & Q-Tips
clothes that don’t belong to you.
• Bottled water
• Don’t eat very much for 2-3 hours before the shoot, you
• Light snack (for longer shoots)
may get bloated. Sip water and eat light.
• Pen and small notepad
• Make sure you are relaxed. I recommend doing yoga or
• Phone & Datebook
meditation on the day of the shoot to get rid of jitters. If
you practice this routinely it can be extremely effective.
• Don’t have too much caffeine.
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