Tuesday, March 11

Get Ready for the Photo Shoot




Most professional models know by experience about what needs to b done b4 a photo shoot. If u do not have a lot of modeling experience I suggest u look over the following list of things that will help u 4 this shoot and in the future. The more of these guidelines u follow the better ur shots will turn out.

Body hair: Be sure to take care of all hair removal prior to a shoot, but leave at least 2-3 days between when you wax/shave any sensitive areas (such as your bikini line) and ur shoot date. This time is necessary to allow for any irritation to disappear b4 ur shoot.

Nails: Take care of ur nails. B sure that ur nails r neat and well maintained. Short nails r preferred. A natural, non-colored, or French manicure look is preferable. If u plan on posing barefoot,be sure ur feet and toes are in good condition.

Hair: Check ur hair! If it has been a while since you had a trim, now is the time. Just be sure ur hairdresser knows that he/she can't go too wild this time. If you hair is dry, opt for a deep conditioning treatment. If u colour ur hair, get a refresher or have ur roots done. Now is NOT the time to try new hair colour/style or beauty treatment! Do NOT arrive to ur shoot with damp or wet hair expecting it to be completely styled! Bring a hair brush along as the photographer will want to show your hair off with various looks. Wear your hair natural and down, unless you have been given other directions by the photographer or your agency in advance. Bring a couple hair clips or rubber bands to put your hair up or in a different style.

Teeth: If you plan on showing ur smile, be sure that ur teeth are ready for prime-time. If your teeth are discoloured, you may want to consider having them cleaned/whitened.

Eat : Eat something light before the photo shoot. U will need ur energy.

Water :The secret for beautiful skin. Drink plenty of water starting a week in advance of your photo shoot. This will hydrate ur skin.

Rest: Get plenty of rest the night before our photoshoot. Ur energy will shine through in each pose!

Plz bring a robe, or blanket, or large towel (something easy to take off and put on) to cover up with and keep warm if necessary.

Posing: Practise different poses in the mirror at home - different faces (smiling, seductive, happy etc) (look in magazines for ideas)

Sun block: Between now and the photo shoot please be conscious of exposure to the sun and use sun block

Skin Care: The day before and of your shoot Exfoliate your entire body and face and moisturize using a non-greasy, non shimmering lotion.

Clothes: Make sure that your clothes are not busy. No florals, pinstripes or pictures. Plain colours are best. Busy clothes can take attention away from the model. Don’t wear tight clothes (bra or underwear) prior to our photo shoot since these leave strap marks and take a while to go away. Wear a button front shirt to protect hair and make-up so you don't pull it over u head to remove it.

Deodorant: If you are going to wear a sleeveless top, do not wear deodorant. It will show up in the photo. 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 u.

Jewelry: B careful about the jewelry you're going to wear - again this can be distracting.

Avoid breakouts: No matter what the temptation, stay away from new makeup and skin care products just before a photo shoot. You could be in for a big, unwanted surprise by having a reaction to these new experiments. Just stay with what u know works 4 u.

Makeup: Discuss if a make-up artist will be on the set, if so arrive with clean hair and absolutely no make-up. All traces of makeup should be gone from your skin. All eyeliner and mascara should be gone.Ur face should b clean and product free when u arrive. 



Lips: Avoid dry lips by putting Vaseline on your lips before bed and the morning of your shoot. Exfoliate your lips by brushing them when you brush your teeth.

Eyebrows: Have ur brows professionally shaped and then keep them up by plucking the strays every few days. I will Pluck strays the day of the shoot but probably will not have time to shape ur brows.

Tidy up: everything about u from head to toe should be at its best and clean. (fingernails, toenails, nose hair, back of neck shaved, etc.) 

Check on makeup, clothing and prop requirements. Unless you’re already working professionally (and often even if u are) u will probably have to supply ur own. Make sure u have what you need.

72 hours before ur photo shoot, avoid the following items (these items can give you oily skin and swelling):
a. Red meat
b. Alcohol
c. Caffeine
d. Spicy foods
e. Retin A and Alpha Hydroxy creams (causes skin peeling that will show with photo makeup)

Tan Lines: For body (lots of skin showing) shots, b sure u get rid of tan lines by visiting a tanning booth a few times.

Skin: Coconut Oil or shea butter is great for keeping the skin glowing.Treat ur body with TLC from top to toe.

Music: Bring your own MP3 collection in pen drive. The music you like to listen to will help you relax.

Be on time. (On time is 30 minutes early) 



Come Up to Industry - Priyam

Sunday, March 9

7 Ways to Make ur Skin Look Better b4 Photo Shoot

Ur photo shoot is on the horizon and you're worried about the small breakout on ur cheek or the sudden oiliness of your temples. Before a photo shoot, take care of ur skin so that ur photographer has to do as little digital editing as possible to remove blemishes or even out the coloring in ur face. Beautiful skin doesn't occur overnight, so start ur skin preparation at least two weeks in advance. 


Instructions:

1. Stay away from oil-producing foods and foods that cause ur face to swell. These foods include red meat, alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods.

2. Hide ur face from the sun. It would be unfortunate to get a sunburn before a photo shoot. Not only does a sunburn tint your face, it can start to peel just in time for u to stand in front of the camera. If u r treating a sunburn, use aloe vera to speed the healing.

3. Get your waxing, tweezing or other hair removal procedures done a week in advance. If you wax your brows or upper lip days before ur shoot, you may still have redness, swelling or little bumps from the impact of the waxing.

4. Apply cold cucumber slices to ur face every night. Cover ur cheeks, temples, forehead, chin, nose and eyes with the cucumber to reduce redness, swelling or puffiness. This is also an effective way to rehydrate your skin. Leave the cucumbers on for 20 minutes.

5. Get plenty of rest for a week straight before your shoot. Darkened skin around your eyes will be a dead giveaway that you are sleep-deprived or stressed.

6. Exfoliate your skin gently for a week before ur shoot. Exfoliating removes dead cells in the top layer of your skin and revives ur skin to give it a healthy glow. Don't scrub ur face too hard, however, or u can cause scarring.

7. Wash your face with cool water multiple times throughout the day, on the days leading up to ur photo shoot.



 
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