Gia Wood Photography.com - Shoot Preparation

Here are some general things I like tell models before we shoot to ensure that our photographs are the best they could possibly be.

This is what you will need to bring

Makeup- I suggest that models hire a makeup artist for their photo shoots because it lets the model have one less thing to worry about. If you plan on coming with your makeup already applied, still bring foundation, powder, mascara, and lip gloss.

Clothing – anything you want to bring, and I have a pretty wide selection of stuff with three full racks of outfits, but keep in mind I shoot mostly glamour so the outfits are swimwear, lingerie, and costumes. I would suggest that you bring 3 outfits of each type of photography you are shooting with me (3 swimsuits, 3 casual, and so on).

Shoes – 4-5 pairs of high heels, boots, and cool looking shoes.

Stockings – thigh high solid black stockings, and some thigh high fishnets.

Jewelry – Hoop earnings, necklaces, bracelets, rings.

Please remember that underwear and bras leave lines on your skin, and sometimes these are impossible to remove in photoshop. If you are going to be shooting swimwear or lingerie with me I would prefer that you do not wear them to the shoot, but bring them for when you leave. Wear pajama pants and a loose t-shirt with flip flops when you arrive, and nothing like bracelets or socks that will leave marks or your skin.

You will need to come with your hair already styled to the shoot. I can manage minor touch ups while we shoot, but remember time is money and I run a tight schedule.

Your hair color should be at least one and a half weeks old or fresher. Please do not show up with 5 inch roots because it will definitely show up in your photographs. Don't try to change your hair color right before the shoot either in case something goes wrong.

Your nail polish needs to be a nude or clear on your hands and feet. Colored polishes won’t match everything we shoot in and if you chip the darker colored polishes it is very noticeable in the photos.

Bring your drivers license. You will not get a copy of your images until you sign a model release and hand me a copy of your DL. I will always give the model a set of proofs at the end of each shoot.

If you do not already have a tan DO NOT GET A SPRAY ON TAN before our shoot. It usually looks fake and it rubs off on wardrobe very easily. If you use any of Gia's wardrobe and your tan smears off on it you will be financially responsible for replacing that item at a cost of $75 per item.