Fashion shoot tips

Preparation for Glamour Makeover & Photo Shoot

by Philadelphia Fashion Photographer Vikrant Tunious

On July 28th Saturday  and july 29 sunday Vikrant Tunious Photography and Mariluz west are joining hands and doing a special event for all the models, It is a unique opportunity for every one to come and get a great makeover and photo shoot done by the award winning team. I thought that it would be a good idea to give every one some shoot preparation tips so that you can get some great pictures.

Practice! Practice! Practice!

Even top models spend time in front of the mirror –practicing expressions and poses.

First, it’s important to know how you feel from within when give an expression and pose. Make yourself feel the mood that you are expressing. Then make a couscous effort to make your pose and expression attractive.

When you are shooting with me, I will guide you in posses but it is always important to have practiced your known poses.

Look

Select your outfits and write a detailed list of the styles and colors that you have put together, add specific shoes and accessories to your list.

If you have not yet decided on your look please call up PJ at 215-990-8616 and she will help you with your look.

Props: Think of props that you can bring to match your outfits. Props make a photo more believable and also give you something else to do with your hands.

Examples of props: any musical instrument, like guitar, guys can carry a cigar, hat, laptop for formal look; anything can be a prop etc. Go for anything, which will compliment your look.

2- 3 days before the shoot

Wax or shave your legs and armpits 3 days prior to a shoot if you are modeling swimwear be sure you hit the bikini line. This is also the time to be sure your facial hair is under control. Don’t have your facial hair waxed in the three days prior to your shoot in order to allow for irritation to disappear.

Check your hair to see if it needs a trim and make sure your hairdresser knows what you want. If your hair is dry opt for a deep conditioning treatment. If you color your hair get refresher or have your roots done.

Do not try a new hair color/style or beauty treatment before the shoot.

Get your nails done. Generally short and neutral (nude polish or a French manicure) is the desired look.

Hair:  Please come with your hair done prior to your schedule time.

Things you might need:        

·      Headband, rubber bands, bobby pins

·      Brushes, combs

·      Any other hair product which you think you might need

Skin: Skin cleanser and moisturizer (arrive bare faced for the shoots with makeup artist)
should they be use skin cleanser and moisturizer or bring it with them?

Some other good tips:

Get plenty of sleep before the shoot.

Drink plenty of water. Avoid salty foods and alcohol prior to a shoot so that you are not puffy on the day of the shoot.

Sleep at least eight hours a night for the three days prior to your shoot.

* Remember great commercial photographs aren’t accidents- they require planning. Here is and example of one of our makeover shoot by Vikrant Tunious photography. FOR MORE OF OUR WORK PLEASE VISIT www.vikranttunious.com

To book your shoot call PJ at 215-990-8616. 
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