Photo Session Checklist For Modeling Photo Sessions

Changing Wardrobe is Important!

Wardrobe

• 2 – 3 outfits an hour
• Please bring multiple wardrobe changes

Pack Days Ahead

• Pack a suitcase, large bag or box
• I will adjust wardrobe for changing skies and backgrounds
• Feel free to send ideas, questions and pics

Colors and Patterns

• This only a guide
• Blue, purple, red, mauve, pink, magenta, teal, orange, yellow, light gray, white, black (stand out from background)
• BAD Greens, browns (blend into background)
• Solids or non-distracting patterns

Styles:

• Tank crop top, spaghetti strap crop top, v neck tank, strapless crop top, strapless tube top, spaghetti strap crop tube
• Your favorite or memorable tops
• Shorts, long skirts, short skirts, pants

Styles:

• Hippie dress, sundress, formal, evening, costume, period dress

For beach sessions it’s important to pack extra in case we need to adjust contrast to changing sky color

Textures:

• Smooth materials
• No ruffles
• No heavy seams
• No heavy materials

Bikini Textures:

• Smooth materials
• No ruffles
• No heavy seams
• No heavy materials

Cover Ups:

• Long lace open front
• Fur coat
• Night gown
• Large dress shirt

Good

• Show Up With A Natural Makeup Look
• Clear Lip-Gloss and Mascara will do just fine
• Setting Powder is essential to reduce shiny skin, but only apply if I ask
• Bring Towel to dab perspiration
• I always remove acne blemishes, bug bites, sores and whiten teeth
• I normally reduce or remove distracting scares

Bad

• Thick Makeup is Very Bad
• Unless you have a professional that works with models and actors, do not apply thick makeup
• I cannot edit or retouch it and you will look like plastic in pictures
• Bring your normal makeup and a small mirror in case we need it

Please Bring Some Of These Items

• Jewelry
• Boots
• Casual Shoes
• Sandals
• High Heels
• Flops
• Favorite Hat
• Big Hats

Optional Ideas

• Wraps
• Jackets

Please Bring Some Of These Items

• Hand Bag or Purse
• Small Hobby Items
• Books
• Mugs, Cups, Wine Glass

Optional Ideas

• Small Mirror
• Hand Fans
• Empty Picture Frame
• Baskets
• Cushions
• Stuffed Animals

• Personality Choose the clothes that match your personality
• Textures should be thin and smooth so it hugs or flows over your body
• Undergarments should be unnoticeable, smooth, close fit and a non-bunching
• Tight Clothing should be smooth and free of heavy seams and distractions
• Loose Clothing should be thin and flow over your body, not constrict it
• Swimsuits, Bikinis and Thongs should be smooth, close fit and non-bunching
• Sheer Clothing Use unnoticeable pasties and skin or white bikini-thong bottoms
• The Photo Session Checklist is only a guide. Bring items that match your personality, hobbies or your favorite sport.