What models need to know
Days Before the shoot
As a working model you should always have this especially if you are new and doing portfolio work.
Some of this depends on if there will be a hair and MUA on set:
Hair, ask if a hair stylist will be on set:
Here is a video posted by Jill Billingsley. Thanks Jill for allowing me to post this.
What to pack for a photo shoot or casting
- If it's for your portfolio: Create a Pinterest board of images you like and want to show the photographer. Share the board with the photographer
- Resist the urge to over-exercise or diet excessively, but don't eat a lot of junk food or carbs.
- Avoid breakouts by not trying any new make-up or skin care products. Do not get a facial within 4 days of the shoot.
- Practice posing in front of a mirror
- · Remove any body hair you do not want the camera to see.
- · Gently exfoliate your body to remove dead, scaly skin, and apply moisturizer.
- · Give yourself a manicure and a pedicure, making sure to use only a clear or pale neutral polish.
- Any clothes, shoes or accessories your agent, stylist or photographer asked you to bring.
- Your 'Model's Bag' (see below).
- Wear loose-fitting clothing to prevent any marks and impressions on your body.
- Wear a button front shirt to protect hair and make-up so you don't pull it over you head to remove it.
- Wear a clear deodorant to prevent white marks on the clothes.
- Discuss if a make-up artist will be on the set, if so arrive with clean hair and absolutely no make-up.
As a working model you should always have this especially if you are new and doing portfolio work.
Some of this depends on if there will be a hair and MUA on set:
Hair, ask if a hair stylist will be on set:
- Headband, elastic bands, hair pins
- Brushes, combs
- Hair appliances (curling iron, rollers, straighter) some studios have dryers (we have hair dryer and an clothes iron)
- Skin cleanser and a good moisturizer
- Make-up kit
- Cotton balls and cotton swabs
- Mirror
- Lip balm and Vaseline
- Manicure kit
- Neutral colored polishes
- Polish remover pads
- Different colors of nylons/tights
- Bras of different colors and styles
- Loose socks to wear around the studio when not shooting
- Light dressing robe
- All clothes should be clean and ironed (we have an iron in the studio)
- Assortment of dress shoes/sandals
- Flats (brown and black)
- Plain white sneakers
- Bring your phone with music you would like to listen to during the shoot if it's for your portfolio/headshot. If you were hired for a commercial shoot the photographer's team will probably pick the music.
Here is a video posted by Jill Billingsley. Thanks Jill for allowing me to post this.
What to pack for a photo shoot or casting