Modeling Tips from the Photographers: What You Should Be Doing

Out of all the people working with models, photographers are perhaps the ones closest to models. That said, it’s important to know the value of listening to a photographer, especially during a shoot. In fact, you may find that the photographers you work with are also talent agents from modeling agencies in Pennsylvania, New York or Los Angeles.

The following are tips many photographers have shared for the benefit of models.

Do your homework about the shoot location and have travel plans ready.

Preparation is what makes or breaks the success of a shoot or any other modeling gig for that matter. For many models, this involves planning what clothes to wear and what makeup to use (assuming you’re being left to your own devices). However, it’s also important to plot your itinerary and travel plans well in advance, helping you get an idea of the length of time it will take for you to reach your shoot destination; this also allows you to know how you can fit the shoot into your schedule.

Find out the details of your shoot.

Again, do your homework. Learn all the details of the shoot or modeling gig; find out everything from the job site’s full address, contact numbers and email addresses of the photographer, your agent and director, and other miscellaneous information. Your goal here is to be aware of everything about the shoot and how it relates to you. Be a girl scout in this matter.

Discuss shoot themes and styles before the shoot

Before the date of the shoot, be sure to talk to the photographer, stylist and director about what themes and styles you’ll be having in the shoot. Talk to your photographer to get an idea of his/her style when taking photographs. Talk to the stylist to know what to expect when it comes to clothes and makeup. If you have any comments and suggestions, let the concerned people know about them.

Stay in touch with the people in charge

On the days leading to the shoot and on the day itself, be sure to stay in touch with the photographer, director as well as your agent. You want to be able to notify the important people in the event of an emergency, or when something comes up that may cause you to be late or worse, unable to attend the shoot at all.

It’s the least and most professional action you can take during these cases.