Following on from the forum post. Note this is not intended to offend but to offer guidance where needed to assist new models understand pre shoot preparation.

Most models have the professionalism and experience to understand the requisites of pre shoot preparation, however some don’t! Turning up looking like you’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards is unhelpful……..

The following list is aimed at giving a little advice to help inexperienced models prepare for a shoot. Feel free to add your own pre-shoot advice, hints and tips. 

Week leading up to shoot

• Shave legs, armpits and appropriate areas at least 2 days before the shoot to prevent rashes and inflamed areas.
• Wash and Iron Wardrobe, polish shoes, boots etc and pack into a suitable case or bag. Leave the tesco’s carrier bag at home.
• Drink plenty of water and avoid tea, coffee and red wine as much as possible.
• Apply fake Tan at least 4 days prior to shoot (if needed, if not don’t tan) streaky patchy tans are unsightly.
• Colour hair at least a week before shoot, if it goes wrong you have time to make it right!
• Prevent late nights as much as possible, and get some sleep especially the night prior to the shoot.
• Adopt a skin cleansing and moisturising routine to help prevent spots, blemishes, blackheads, and unsightly rashes.
• Adopt a nail care routine, or buy and apply fake nails the night before the shoot or first thing on the morning of the shoot. Clean and manicure your nails!
• Inform the Photographer/MUA if you have any allergic reactions to specific makeup products.
• Inform the photographer if you suffer from hay fever, dust allergies etc.
• Pack and Bring your own towel and makeup if preferred.
• Bring comfortable shoes such as trainers to avoid walking up a mountain in high heels as an example!

Day of shoot

• Wash, condition and brush hair.
• Have a shower, bath and use a deodorant.
• Moisturise prior to shoot.
• Wear loose fitting garments to prevent unsightly indentations to waste line, ankles, boobs etc.
• Try to avoid wearing makeup foundation that has high concentrates of titanium dioxide, better still don’t use any makeup until requested to do so or applied by a MUA.
• Bring your own moisturiser and cleansing wipes to a shoot. Products you are used to and unlikely to cause you skin issues, hygienic too.
  Bring your own brushes and combs for hygiene purposes. 
  
  

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