Pre-Shoot
Some Do’s & don’ts before your Fitness Foto shoot.
- Ideally do not eat or drink before the shoot – helps with muscle definition. Please check with your PT / Nutrionish for best results for you.
- Do not wear tight elastic clothing to the shoot – They leaves marks on the body. This includes socks & underwear. Please wear loose or none, prior to the shoot is best.
- Keep body hair to a minimum especially under arms, bikini lines etc. Shave a couple of days priors to reduce red rash/irritation. Saves time editing (you get the images back quicker) and makes you look 100% better. If you want in the image no problem, otherwise see below. I can only do so much in post processing.
- Personally I’m not one for deleting scars & permant marks, so unless you say so, I won’t delete any. If it’s permanent it stays, if it’s passing I’ll delete. Unless you tell me otherwise – so tell me. Scars stay, spots & blemishes I’ll remove for example.
- If you get a spray tan a couple of days before to give yourself better definition (advisable) make sure it’s a decent no runs type – If it runs it’ll be in your image. Please make sure there are also no under arm / bumm cheek white spots.
- I strive to get everything right in camera, so as to get your images back to you quicker. Anything like hair for example or marks from elastic makes editing longer. Easier for me means quicker for you. We all win by following these few simple steps before hand.
- Please bring a towel especially if we are shooting in the studio/gym. As we will be using oil, you will need to wipe down after.
- Happy for you to bring a chaperone just advise me before hand. But please bear in mind, they are there for your peace of mind and/or to chauffeur & not to be be a distraction on set.
- No children that’s 17 or younger. My studio is a 18+ zone unless discussed & agreed before hand. It is not a playground. Well not for kids anyway.
- If you are late it comes out of your shooting time, so please be on time.
- Get as much rest and sleep before the shoot. It’s hard on set, especially if you haven’t shot before.
- Nails – get them done – even if it’s just cleaned, tided and a bit of polish.
- For shoots after a show, keep eating sensibly. Remember I need to catch you as close to show shape and condition as possible.
- Also try practicing facial expressions – no duck lips!!!! well maybe at the end :-p
- And remember – I can only do so much in editing, if you don’t make an effort I won’t be able to fix. help maybe, but not fix.
Wardrobe
Colours:- Single coloured items, and no jazzy coloured patternes. Patterned texture not a problem, but flourescent multi colours nope. You need the focus of the view on you not your clothes. Unless it’s an active wear shoot. Down the gym no problem, but for a photo shoot showcasting you, you need the focus on you and your physique!
Glamfit:- Anything sheer or lacy, distressed jeans/shorts, belts bodysuits, heels, thigh highs, bracelets, necklaces, daisy dukes, Loose t’s that are or can ripped.
Commercial:- Sports bras, workout shorts,tennis shoes, hair ties, light & bright pastel colours. None to minimal accessories.
Branding/Edgy:- Sports Bras, booty shorts, torn up shirts, hair ties, attitude & dark colours
Fashion Fitness:- One piece swim suits, bracelets, necklaces, head pieces, sheer, lace, jeans, belt, body suits heels
Typical gym:- Sports bra, Lycra shorts, hand wraps, heels, ankle supports, dark colours – edgy – light colours commercial, hair ties, towels, tank tops, t-shirts sweat pants and jean shorts that have been or are able to be cut up.
Sculpted Bodyscapes/Physiques:- Any of the sculpted sessions are best done nude. If you don’t feel comfortable to shoot at this level, that’s fine, but bring the smallest minimal, plain dark colour bikini/underear/items you can. The whole point of these images it is just you. No distractions i.e. clothes, so the smallest, micro bikini you can find. Failing that small black lingerie. Lacey or strappy but definitely small.