Ten Tips for a photo shoot.

I'm doing her hair!

Paige and Ania at the photoshoot

My best friend page was having a photo shoot yesterday and I realised so many people didn’t know what to do.

As you can see from the photos I helped with her hair and she got her makeup done professionally beforehand.

Here are 10 tips to make sure you get the best photos possible!

1. Choose a good no GREAT photographer. They usually have a website where you can see their previous work.
2. Know what photos you want taken. Are they modelling ones? Headshots? Just for fun? Have a few photos with you that you like the style of to show the photographer.
3. Try and have your photos taken between 9am and 11am or 2pm and 4pm. The lighting outside is nicer.
4. You want to feel good about yourself so make sure you have done all the beauty fixes you can. ( get your eyebrows done, have a manicure, moisturise, etc)
5. 72 hours before avoid all foods that make you feel bloated. Things to avoid: Caffeine, red meat, alcohol, spicy food etc
6. Make up. Have a professional do your make up. I can’t stress this enough. Even if it’s only to make you feel a million bucks! If you can’t afford to go to a makeup counter (Visit MAC or Napoleon and you can get your make up done for $90 redeemable on product)
7. Hair. Have a professional do your hair. ( In Paige’s case I did it and it looked ok) But I still recommend having someone else do it!
8. Clothes. Bring a range of outfits. Styling is very important in a shoot. Sometimes the photographer will help you choose something other times he won’t. Colours are important. Choose simple clothes that fit well.
9. Try to relax and listen to the directions of the photographer. Just be yourself; that is what the camera is trying to capture. The beautiful essence of you!
10. Remember have fun and if you’re still feeling nervous have a glass of champagne!

Paige and I had a lot of fun. She was a little nervous at first but then she got used to it and her photos turned out great!