Tips & Tricks for a Fashion Shoot

Whether you are gearing up for a fashion shoot for a professional magazine or just having a fun project with friends, here are some tips and tricks for a beautiful and successful photoshoot.

Find Inspiration 

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Anybody can have a fashion photoshoot but not all of them can stand out and make an impact. It all begins with finding the right inspiration. These days, people often say that there's no such thing as originality anymore. Take this fashion photoshoot to challenge this concept. Even though your ideas may not be the most original, make sure to put a twist on them and add your personality and unique take on things.

The truth is that creative people can tap into limitless potential. Simply browsing fashion magazines, watching aesthetic films, music videos, or just going for a drive to look at picturesque scenes can create inspiration within you. Try to embody inspiration that you personally gravitate towards and encapsulate it in your photoshoot. It doesn't even have to be the biggest thing. You can still create majestic photographs from the smallest or simplest inspirations. But be sure to not skip this step because it is the groundwork and foundation of every shoot. Having a strong and authentic concept will be the key to making the photoshoot project unique and truly yours.

Find a Great Team

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Even though you are they head photographer for the shoot, you cannot do everything on your own. This is why a great team is the best asset that you can get in addition to the proper equipment. This includes assistants, other photographers, makeup artists, costumes and accessories staff, and of course, the models -  your subjects. 

You’ll need skilled people capable of doing photo retouching during post-production. For larger projects, you’ll requireprofessional photo editing, too.

At the end of the day, you will get a perfect frame thanks to everyone involved. Having good chemistry with everyone on the team can lead to better results. In order to achieve this, you have to make sure that everyone on your team is on the same page and share the same vision and work ethics as you do. A solid group of creative people can create a successful photoshoot.

Find the Look

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Your photo shoot cannot be complete without a model. You need to find the right person with the right look for the concept that you’re drawing from. This means you have to nail the height, skin tone, hair color, eye shape, and other elements. If you already have a model in mind before you decided to make the photoshoot, things can be much easier and the flow will be smoother. 

As with the rest of the team, it is crucial to have good chemistry between you and your model. In order to assure this, it is essential for you to check if your model is comfortable with everything, including the outfits, the setting, the poses, and other factors. Some photographers like to play music during photo shoots and encourage the models to move or even dance in order to capture more natural movements and poses.

Find the Location

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Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, you should prepare everything before the day of the shoot. This will lessen any possible stress on the day itself so that you can focus on the art. If you are using a studio, make sure that the overall environment has a positive and comfortable vibe. Things to consider include equipment, space, facilities, and more. Before the big day comes, always double-check if you have the right permits and access to the location. If you are doing an outdoor shoot, make sure to check if the weather is favorable.
 

Find the Right Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe

Finally, you need to have the right clothes and accessories for your subject. This also ties into the teamwork that we mentioned earlier. It is vital for everyone on your team to be on the same page, including the overall mood and vision of the fashion shoot. Your makeup artists should be onsite to apply any retouching that might be needed.

When it comes to this vision, do not be afraid to speak out if you disagree with the vision of another team member. Just be sure to finalize all decisions and agree on every outfit and accessory before the shoot begins. This includes hair, makeup, clothes, shoes, accessories, and more.

Most importantly, fashion shoots are supposed to be fun, even if they are your work. Make sure that everyone is not stressed and finds a way to enjoy the entire process. After all, the best shoots are the ones that were done in a pleasant environment.

Use the right post production tools

Make sure you do some post production, the most popular tools are Photoshop and Lightroom, but many people don’t have the time which is required to learn how to use these tools properly. If you want professional results without doing all the work yourself, try MIKU. MIKU allows you to send your photos direct to a team of professional photo editors, they have years of experience using the best photo retouching tools available and will make any changes you request on demand. Usually you get your photos back within 20 minutes.