What to Bring

Clothing Selection

Unless specific arrangements have been made in advance the model is responsible for bringing his/her own attire. If you are shooting with the intention of doing an 'all-purpose' shoot, then bringing a variety of different types of clothes is a good idea. Please bring as many wardrobe changes as you like and we will try and work them into the shoot. Options are always good and you never know when you will feel like wearing something. If you think you might want to bring something but have second thoughts please bring it anyway as it's always better to have too much, rather than not enough.

Style of Clothing

I recommend darker colour clothing, details like polka dots, wild prints and stripes can be interesting and photograph well providing they are not too overpowering. Clothing that is too busy can distract the viewer from the most important subject in your photo's, you. Please avoid white or pastel coloured clothing as we will be shooting on a white background and these colours will not photograph to their full advantage.

Transporting your Clothing

Many models will either pack small suitcases or bring a bag of some type to carry all their clothes. Please pack carefully. Clothes you intend to wear should be free of wrinkles and lint. Please note that in the studio we have hanging racks in the changing/make up room. If it is convenient, the best way to transport your clothes is on hangers.

Props

Unless otherwise arranged, clients are responsible for supplying their own props for a shoot. What are props exactly? Props are any item that help accessorize your photo's and potentially give them extra impact. Props can be anything from a cane or an umbrella, a mask or a furry rug. If you have items that you think might look cool in a photograph, please consider bringing them. If in doubt whether to bring something please feel free to consult with us first.

Accessories

Changing the way you look during a shoot will help keep the photos from looking like they were all took on the same day. Item's I would suggest you bring include: hats, jewelry, galsses/sunglasses, and anything else you think might look interesting in a photo.

48 Hours Before

Be sure you have worked out all the necessary details about your shoot. You should know where you are going and the easiest & fastest way to get there. Be sure you know how to get to the studio or location you are shooting at. You should also have a good idea of what you intend to bring to the shoot.

24 Hours Before

Eat healthily. Avoid fatty, greasy and salty foods prior to shooting. Please avoid alcohol or anything that will make you puffy or bloated. Also avoid anything that may stain your teeth. Pack up what you will need at least the night prior to your appointment so that you are not rushing around in the time prior to leaving for your appointment. It is important that you get a good night's sleep. You will not only feel better, but you will look better if you are well rested and energetic on the day of your shoot. Dark circles and bags under one's eyes is not attractive.

On The Day

Please note that appointments are made to fit within allocated time slots. In order to maximize your time to shoot, arriving and being ready on time is important. Unless otherwise arranged, clients are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes early. Please note that showing up late does not mean your appointment will get pushed beyond it's allocated time slot and clients are billed from when their shoot was scheduled to begin, not from their time of arrival. In some cases shooting beyond your alloted time slot may be possible, if the time beyond your appointment is not booked. In the event that something unexpected happens and you are going to be late, please call us on the number you have been supplied to provide an update and estimated time of arrival. Please eat a light meal before you leave. Food is fuel and if you skip your meals before shooting, chances are you will run out of energy, lose focus, or become irritable. None of which will improve your photos.