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Model Packing List Ideas

Water

Snacks

Rain Gear

All the necessary apparel, shoes and accessories for your outfits, unless otherwise told or worked out with your photographer (photographers may also bring things for their models, just make sure you've worked this out with your model so they are aware!).

Hair products & accessories

Makeup

Even if your shoot involves an MUA, you may want to pack the following:

- Your complete makeup kit along with a mirror

- Makeup remover

- Moisturizer/lotions

- Cotton balls and swabs

- Lip balm

- Vaseline

- A good skin cleanser

- Several different shades of lip color (be sure to bring some solid colors)

- Towels/washcloths, toiletries, etc

Shoes

Bring only the essential number of shoes:

2 shoes for work, (x1 black strappy heel and x1 gold/nude strappy heel is popular)

1 pair of exercise/walking shoes

Boots and high heel boots welcomed

Bras

Both nude & black removable strap bras, as well as anything else that you may need for your predetermined outfits with your photographer

Tube top or tank top- in white, nude, black

Robes

For use when putting on clothes/changing.

Underwear/slips

Natural colors and styles that minimize lines under clothing

Hose/nylons/leggings/tights - an assortment of colors and styles

Wardrobe - whatever you would like to have a photo. Along with each outfit, bring accessories which will accent or match the outfit.

Accessories

- Jewelry (Assortment of necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets and bangles, etc)

- Hats

- Men's shirts

- Jackets

- Scarves

- Props

Nails

Remember that in photographs, the viewers eyes will move to vivid colors first, especially red. So, take this into account as to whether you want people viewing your hands or your face.

- Nail polish with neutral color

- Remover kit for nail polish

A nice manicure will really enhance your model photos, especially images where your hand is near your face in close-ups so pay particular attention to your nails. This should pretty much cover you for most photo shoots.

Being well prepared for you photo session can make the difference between average and fabulous photos.

Mindset

Have some ideas for the shoot to work with.

Have fun! We’re going to make you look great and you’ll have a great time

Relax

Sleep - go to bed and get lots of rest to week of the photo shoot.

I am easy to get along with. Plus, I can help you with posing, so there’s no pressure on you.

No Rushing

Pack two days for the shoot.

No Major Changes

Do not get a new hair cut before the shoot.

Arrival

Arrive early for the appointment. Showing up late means you lose camera time.

Give yourself plenty of time to find your way to the shoot location.  

Plan for a traffic problem

. Having a buffer in case you get lost will save you some stress.

Shoot start time be 100% ready.

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