Here's some great Tips for Models to make sure your photo shoots go well every time, and you produce the best results form your efforts...

1. Arrive at the shoot on time or even a bit early.  If you are late, this will take away from the time allotted for the shoot.  This could also make it feel like the shoot is being rushed.
2. Get plenty of rest the day before the shoot.  Get a good night’s sleep.  This will keep you from looking tired during the shoot.
3. Keep jewelry to a minimum.  Seeing the same necklace with different outfits takes away from the impact of the images.  I ask that jewelry be used in 1 set of pictures, or better still, not in any of them.  This is true of watches also.
4. Try to wear solid colors.  Nothing detracts from a model’s face or figure more than an outfit covered in busy patterns and prints.
5. Make sure that ALL your outfits fit well.  While this seems obvious, too many times I have heard of a model wearing ill-fitting clothes that do nothing, but divert from the attention of the portfolio viewer.   Swimsuits should fit snug, with no gaps showing when you move.  They shouldn’t be too tight. 
   

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   Model: Jewelz Santana

6. Please make sure that the swimsuits you will be wearing cover up any tan lines that you might have.  A suit that is too small for your tan lines will result in undesirable photos.
7. If you plan on using a roll-on or solid deodorant, please use a clear one not a white solid.  Or even better use a spray deodorant.  A solid can leave a residue that can be seen or get on clothing.
8. If you are having skin problems, such as sunburn or peeling from sunburn, please call and reschedule.
9. Regarding makeup:  Bring several colors and styles of makeup.  Try to keep makeup light and but not overdone.  Be prepared to change makeup styles during the shoot, you do not want to get locked into one look.
10. Bring examples and/or tear sheets from magazines.  We can try to simulate or copy from them.  They also give a good idea of what you want to try and do.
11. Come to the shoot wearing loose fitting clothing.  This will minimize tight clothing lines and marks.  If at all possible wear the smallest undergarments you have or wear none at all.  Smaller garments make smaller lines that might be able to be covered up.
12. Please trim or shave private areas the day before the shoot in order to avoid stubble or razor rash.  For underarm areas, you might try to use some kind of hair removal cream that is designed for underarm or bikini areas.  Either way, you should bring a razor and some soap or cream just in case.

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Excellent advice here
written by John Valerio, Oct.30.2007

Being prepared and paying attention to details is often the key to a successful shoot.

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