PHOTOSHOOT FAMILARIZATION:

WARDROBE SUGGESTIONS:
For the Ladies;
1)Dressy, such as a dress or outfit typical of how you dress up when going out (some accessories, such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. are all good); some things in your style,
2)Casual. Similar to the classy in your style. Yet, a bit more slick and fashionable for the camera, as if you were transported to a point in life where the paparazzi were shooting you while on your way to the store or hanging out with friends at an outdoor cafe.

3)Fitness ware: booty shorts, capris, sports bra, etc. Depending on your marketing purposes, you may or may not want brand labels appearing.
3)Swimwear for a photo shoot, not a functional suit. A good opportunity (excuse) to purchase that suit you always wanted, but know you will never wear to the beach.

For the Gentlemen:
1) Dressy & fashionable. Your best threads for showing off you can look like a million bucks! If you don’t wear dress clothes please don’t show up with a tie and white shirt, but if you do go to clubs and have a few favorite outfits for instance, bring those. Push the envelope as this is an opportunity to live out your vision for yourself on camera.
2) Sporty. Your gear is most suited for looking like the fitness model emblazoned on the cover of a fitness publication.
3) Casual. It is somewhat like the fashionable look that wants to be seen on the streets as if relaxing to show confidence, easygoing, and stylish.

4) Swimwear that shows off your physique in your own style, but please it should reflect you more than be an awkward display that doesn't highlight your physique, lines, and color.

COLORS: Black and white are hues, not colors. Like a white canvas looks better when other colors are applied remember your images will be best where there are a variety of colors even if you are a big fan of only wearing black for instance. We discourage the loading up wardrobe changes, especially with lots of black for outdoor shoots. It's a good choice for select shots where we can find contrast such as light-colored backgrounds or white and indoors, but otherwise, a mix of bright colors, pastels, and patterned materials is preferable.

Scheduling Considerations:

We can shoot before competition tanning or after if this is booked around a fitness competition. If after it's nice to try and make sure the tan stays as even as possible and not blotchy or green. Often if a tanning service is being used inform them you have a photoshoot afterward and they will touch you up before leaving the event you are participating in.
 

HAIR & MAKEUP:

We do not provide hair and makeup services. However, we can typically recommend one.
-Makeup is helpful and yes for guys as well particularly if you have a few blemishes that can easily be covered up. With the volume of shots we provide, there is typically no photoshopping of images. We bring all images into Lightroom for light adjustments, but not an image-by-image touchup that can be better served with a bit of makeup before the shoot.
 

ADDITIONAL TIPS:

Be careful of getting lipstick on your teeth or using certain makeup products if in weather conditions that might cause running, etc. Plus, try to keep your photoshoot apparel, such as dresses and dress shirts wrinkle-free. For those doing fitness shoots: Most of your apparel can be tossed in a gym bag or fill the trunk of your automobile without problem, but the more fashionable shots tend to not be permanent press. A hand towel to wipe away sweat is handy, along with products such as Muscle Juice posing oil and Covergirl concealer both of which we typically have available at shoots at no additional charge.