Regardless of what kind of influencer you are, chances are you take pictures and need to prepare for successful photo shoot days. I love sharing the fun and unique places in my city and I love dressing cute while I’m at it!
Behind The Scenes of my Shoot Days:
Who takes your pictures for you? I hit the jackpot because my boyfriend not only takes my photos for me, he fully supports my ventures and even helps me pick outfits! So I wanted to give a quick glimpse into our photo shoot days and share some tips for you to plan a successful photo shoot also!
The day before, I make a list of the locations I want to shoot at and I put them in an order so we don’t waste time going back and forth or zig-zagging. Then I spend a good couple hours trying on my clothes and making outfits. The bed is covered in clothing during this process! I usually end up with 7 or 8 outfits for a days shoot, then I pack it all up, including shoes and any accessories.
We make sure to shoot early on a weekday because living in a beach town means lots of people out on weekends. I start with light makeup and hair usually down. Then halfway through the outfits I change my look by adding darker makeup and maybe throwing my hair up.
We start at one spot and I’ll use 2 or 3 outfits. Thank goodness my boyfriend has a big truck because I can spread my things out in the back seat and changing isn’t too hard! Then we’ll head to another spot and shoot a few more outfits. This only takes us a few hours and afterwards we eat and grab drinks at one of our favorite restaurants.
My boyfriend snaps a bunch of different angles and poses for me. At the end of the day I have literally hundreds of photos to use! I go through and choose a few favorites and delete a bunch. I get about a month of content from one successful photo shoot!
Quick Tips For A Successful Photo Shoot:
- Practice your angles in front of a mirror beforehand. Notice your jawline, hands/fingers, leg positions, etc.
- Scout out and know your locations ahead of time.
- If outdoors, be aware of the light and shadows. Shooting in the middle of the day isn’t the smartest because the sun’s rays are harshest. Overcast days are great!
- Choose your outfits and pack everything the day before! Including makeup, shoes, and accessories.
- If you live in a busy location, wake up early to get pictures done before too many people are out.
- Have fun! Smile! I used to prefer serious faces but my smiling photos seem to do better on social media.
- Communicate with your photographer; whether it’s a friend, family member, or professional. It’s important to be on the same page and know what you’re aiming for.
- Ask your photographer to subtly catch candids! Some of my cutest shots are when I’m not even aware that I’m being photographed!
- Shoot multiple poses in one outfit because there’s a chance you might not like a certain pose when looking through them later.
- Lastly, BE EASY ON YOURSELF. When looking through your photos, don’t be a harsh critic and do not compare yourself to anybody else! I guarantee you look fabulous!
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