With a little prep, you can feel confident about your photo shoot. Here’s a quick checklist to help you.
Stay Relaxed
I know it can be nerve racking being in front of the camera, but its best to try to be relaxed. I’ll be collaborating with you on posing/coaching and choose lighting that flatters you.
Good Sleep = Great Photos
A good night’s sleep is one of the easiest ways to look refreshed for your photoshoot. Tiredness can make the under‑eye area look heavier and more shadowed, so even a little extra sleep can make a noticeable difference. Think of it as the first step in showing up looking bright, clear, and ready for the camera.
Your Skin, But Make It Photo Shoot Ready
Clean and well-moisturised skin is very important, especially if you have a darker skin tone, as it helps with lighting.
Exfoliate your skin a few days beforehand, this will remove any dead skin cells and reveal fresh/healthy skin. Lush’s Mask of Magnaminty is a great product as it gives skin a lovely glow.
Eye patches or a tissue mask on the day of your session will help to reduce puffiness and improve the look of the under eye area. Grace & Stella eye patches are a great option and won’t break the bank.
Keep your lips well hydrated with Chapstick or lip balm. Use it for a few days beforehand and at the photo shoot.
Simple Make-Up Prep
A natural, minimalist make‑up look works best on camera — think neutral or brown eyeshadows with a pale or translucent lip colour. Brown mascara keeps everything soft and flattering, and it’s best to skip false lashes altogether, as they can look heavy or distracting in photos.
Skip the heavy contouring — this tends to go a bit orange in camera, especially with bronzer. Keep things natural and I’ll take care of any contouring during the retouching stage.
Matte skin is ideal, therefore avoid any products/make-up that are overly oily or shiny.
If you’ve got a few spots, don’t worry about piling on foundation. It’s much easier (and more natural‑looking) for me to tidy those up in retouching.
Groomed & Camera-Ready Hair
Hair should be neatly groomed or styled before your photo shoot. If you have longer hair, bring a brush, a few products, and a bobble so you can switch between wearing it up or down.
If you are cutting your hair cut for a photo shoot, I’d recommended that you get it at least a week before. However, going to a hair stylist on the day of to get a wash, blow dry or an up-do is definitely worthwhile.
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