Make sure you have all the relevant contact information and a map to the shoot location. email, phone numbers, etc. You will want to plan to be early so that you have some cushion time in case of slow traffic, car problems etc. Take the contact info with you in case you have to call and advise your photographer or artistic director that you may be late. Arriving early will help you relax and boost your confidence.
Hair: Keep the head well groomed. That includes facial hair eyebrows, eye lashes. Guys, trim your eye lashes if you have some wild ones. If you have stray facial hairs, make sure they are plucked. Have your body shaved. Shave the body hair. Body hair hides the conditioning you have worked for.
Stay hydrated. Keeping hydrated with improve your skin’s appearance. Avoid activities that will abrade your skin or cause it to be discolored. Wear loose clothing and don’t wear socks or a bra. Depending on the shoot, you may want to forgo underwear
the day of the shoot. Tight clothing creates lines and discolors the skin causing the photographer and editors more work and fewer desirable images. Use lotions that you are familiar with and know how your body will react. Just before a shoot is no time to change routines.Keep your hair color the same as the images your photographer used to
choose you for a shoot unless directed and agreed on otherwise. The AD (artistic director) or photographer will expect you to look like the images you provided. Also, don’t change the length of your hair unless cleared.
In most cases tanned skin is will provide the best look, but don’t change your tanning in the week prior.
Males should have clean trimmed nails. Females should have clean trimmed nails with a clear neutral coat unless directed otherwise. This goes for all 20 nails.
Underwear: Females should bring a variety of bras so you can fit the clothing provided. Make sure the bra fits. Tight fitting underwear (bras and bottoms) create unsightly lines and bulges and don’t flatter you and make it hard to edit or use the images.
If you are bringing your own wardrobe, avoid clothing with logos, prints, or artwork. These things make the images difficult to use because of copyrights and registered trademarks. Photographers can often deal with small logos, but often for fitness shoots, no name/no logo clothing will be most desired. Make sure any clothes you bring fit well and are in good condition. Shoes and socks included.
The night before a shoot, have a calm night. Go to bed on time or a little early having packed everything you will need for the shoot so you don’t have to frantically find something you forgot at the last minute.
Things to bring to the shoot:
Clothing, ie. shoes, socks, tops and bottoms, undergarments, hair ties.
Towels. Although towels may be provided, you may want your own. You may get sweaty, or be oiled and wetted and you may wish your own personal towels.
iPod with your music in it. Many photographers will be happy to work with music of your choice.
Water.
If you have to cancel... Do this if you have to but don’t be cavalier about it.
Tell the truth. It is amazing how many times this photographer has heard stories from models that canceled that just didn’t ring true and later found out the excuses were lies. Most photographers would rather have an honest reason. Even if the reason is “I’m nervous” or “my face just broke out”. If something has happened that changes your appearance such as a major bruise or a rash,
the photographer may wish to cancel or they may advise that they are okay dealing with it. We would rather know. But only cancel if you really have to. A better offer in never a good reason to cancel. Word gets out about how dependable models are.
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