What Styles Should You Choose?
Diversity is Important
When you come to the point of deciding what goes in the bag
for inclusion in your portfolio shoot, look for styles that
enable you to showcase a range a variety of moods
and looks.
Here are three important points, when
you're organising what looks to go for, when having
professional glamour photos, modelling shots or boudoir
photography done:
Select a Range of Looks
For models, versatility is important. If you are setting out to
promote yourself, you need to appear capable of fulfilling a
range of assignment briefs, and show your versatility in
different outfits.
If you're having boudoir photography
then vary your colors- even if your garments are similar in
style, color can make a big difference ot the overall mood of
the shot.
Models having a folio shot, need to shoot for
the client they are presenting to, or the genre of modelling
they wish to pursue. Your portfolio is something you should
think about carefully before deciding on a final plan. Be the
very best you can be, and use garments which call out for
attention, and flatter you as well.
Think About Themes
The following applies to people having glamour or bodoir photos,
as well as models developing portfolios.
try
to make your pictures uniquely yours. Use props of interest- a
musical instrument- or showcase a sport or hobby. Do something
with your model photography session that spas about who you are-
and provides an insight into your personality. Clients and
casting directors appreciate this insight.
Fewer Outfits- Better Attention to Detail
We've had people turn up to shoots with suitcases full of
clothes, yet one critical component was missing from each
outfit.
It's better to have fewer items or sets of
things, and have them coordinated well, from your hair jewellery
right down to your shoes.
Safe colors- and one of these
will work just about anywhere- are white, cream, skin and- as a
last resort- black.
The reason why we try to
avoid black in our shoots is because it hides contour and
doesn't really show the form that lies beneath the fabric.
Present the Best Image You Can
Modelling is an appearance-based industry, and as such- your
image is everything.
Considering buying or
hiring just a few outfits if you lack the right clothes to wear.
The most important thing to remember is that the shots
can only be as good as the outfits. If you are wondering what to
wear in your modelling photos, or what to bring to a
professional portfolio photography session, draw inspiration
from the outfits on these pages.
Dress for Impact
