At first glance, it seems that you don’t have to do anything special during the photo session, and you just need to come in a beautiful dress and wait for the bird to fly out, and, according to most, the master will do the rest. However, this is not at all the case.
Although the services of a photographer are now in demand by many, and girls often arrange modeling shoots for themselves, they still do not know how to properly prepare for a photo shoot. But preparation should begin long before the shooting itself.
In practice, everything is much more complicated. This article is about how to properly prepare, what to wear and what to do makeup for a photo shoot.
The face and figure of a fashion model
You should never plan a photo session for "critical days". Even if you feel quite normal, the slightest fatigue or malaise will be noticeable in the photo, not to mention the appearance of a rash on the face or the inability to draw in the stomach when necessary.
You should not drink a lot of liquids the evening before and should not eat anything salty, pickled or sour: such foods can lead to swelling of the face. If the face is still swollen, you should take a diuretic (after consulting with your doctor first).
Travel and tedious tasks should be postponed for another time. It is necessary to plan the time so that during the photo shoot you are not in a hurry.
You should sleep. Try to come to the studio cheerful and rested.
What to wear for a photo session
A professional photo studio makes rather high demands on models, and if the choice of clothes is still yours, you should prepare very carefully.
You should start with the choice of underwear: you should not wear something that can leave stripes on the skin that disappear only after an hour. This can be especially important for those who plan to shoot in a swimsuit or without clothes. Panties should not pull the skin, or even ugly folds on the sides will be visible in the clothes.
Please bring your own clothing that you are going to be photographed in. It is best if these are things from the summer wardrobe, light and tight. Clothing should be to the face, do not restrict movement, do not press or hang anywhere.
The dress or skirt should not be too tight, so that there is no restriction of movement while posing.
Leather and corduroy should be avoided.
No need to wear spacious jackets for a photo shoot, especially with shoulder pads.
Monochromatic clothes in pastel or bright colors will look more advantageous, the photo will be expressive and colorful. It is necessary to avoid black in clothes: in the photo, black will look like a non-relief hole. Although, lace and black nets, on the contrary, look very interesting. It is better to leave clothes in black and white stripes at home too.
You should take your shoes with you. It should match with the clothes you will be wearing. No need to wear platforms and wedges, take better shoes with high and thin heels.
Take accessories with you: a scarf or scarf, beautiful gloves, a bright umbrella, a soft toy. The photo will look more alive.
Makeup and hairstyle for photography
It is better to resort to the services of a professional makeup artist, you must first explain to the master what exactly the makeup will be done for. If you have undertaken to do makeup yourself, then:
- eyes should be painted brightly and expressively, much brighter than usual in everyday life. It is necessary to avoid rhinestones, mother-of-pearl shadows, glitter.
- the same applies to the lips: choose a matte lipstick, refusing to shine and mother-of-pearl shades.
- avoid purple eye shadow and lipstick: these colors make the teeth yellow.
It is better to make a hairstyle for a photo shoot that suits you more. It is advisable to let your hair down, it will be very feminine and look beautiful. Hair must be clean and healthy.
Alexey, specially for the women's magazine BiWuman.
