BRANDING SHOOT PREPARATION

GENERAL

Show up well groomed
If you are wearing makeup, natural looks are preferred and turn out better in photos
Make sure that your outfit(s) are clean, wrinkle free, and lightly worn
Style your hair so that it is not frizzy, messy, or tangled
Avoid really big or flashy jewelry that may take away from your features
If your nails aren't professionally done, make sure they are at least clean, cut, and filed evenly
If you wear glasses, avoid transition lenses and wear glare free lenses or contacts
If you have facial hair, make sure it is well maintained
Get rid of or cover up any body hair you do not want seen in photos
Make sure to cover any harsh tan lines, tatoos, body piercings, etc.
Hydrate your skin by drinking a lot of water and applying lotion if necessary
Make sure to bring essentials with you such as:
- Water to stay hydrated
- Compact mirror
- Makeup bag for touch ups
- Hair products for touch ups

Be prepared to be in the outdoors for a while and dress accordingly
- Consider if it is hot or cold - choose an outfit that will be comfortable for you

Be prepared to travel between three locations
Bring up to 3 outfits that fit the environments of the locations
Bring any props if desired
- books, journal, pen, laptop, tablet, coffee, etc.
If you want guests to join you at any location, share this list with them
Look over the interview questions (or script if your broker has prepared you with one) and gather thoughts on what you'd like to say
- Do not write down or memorize it, the point is for it to sound natural
Prepare your voice
- Drink lots of water
- Exercise your vocal chords