THE BS BY BS
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Friday, February 28, 2014
Beauty Photography - Casey V from Wehmann Models & Talent, Inc
Beauty shot featuring Casey V from Wehmann. Hair and makeup by Mark Navarro.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
What to Wear for Business or Talent Headshots
Here are a few quick tips for wardrobe for a basic headshot. Simple is best to start and then you can build from there.
Muted colors are generally better than bright and saturated
colors. Yes a pop of bright color can be pretty amazing in a fashion shot, but colors
can reflect on your neck and chin. Trust me, fushia is not a good look for your
neck! Bright green is just as bad.
Simple and classic accessories are generally better than
trendy and flashy accessories. Plus, if you keep as much as possible in the image
classic, you’ll get more mileage from the photo. Nothing screams ‘so last year’
like last year’s biggest trend.
Clothing that fits well is generally better than clothing
that doesn’t fit well. Baggy
clothes are the biggest culprit of bulges and wrinkles in photos…and NO one wants extra bulge, right??
Straight men, this means you! If you’ve lost weight and keep meaning to buy a
few new things, BEFORE your shoot is the time to do it, not after.
How you feel in your outfit is generally just as important
as how it looks. Your favorite clothes are your favorite for a reason. If you
feel great, it helps you look great. If you feel uncomfortable, that feeling
will show up in your photos.
If clothes aren’t your forte or you don’t have the time to
shop for a new outfit, there is HELP. There are many wonderful wardrobe
stylists that can help select the best thing from your closet. They will even
do the shopping for you if you want a new look and don’t have the time. I’ve
met and worked with some great ones including A La Mode Wardrobe and
Consulting, Style Architects, Sasha Westin at Fabuliss, Sara Rogers and Rhonda
Ruland.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Tips for a Great Headshot Session
Here are a few tips to help you look and feel your best the day of your shoot. If you are looking for wardrobe tips.... watch for my next post.
Make
sure to have a fresh manicure. If you are doing a headshot for acting, dancing,
or business, polish should be in a neutral or clear color. For potential fashion models, you can
opt for a trend forward color as long as it will coordinate with all your
outfits. Fashion models should also have a
fresh pedicure in case some of the shots show feet.
Make
sure to drink enough water in the days before your session. Dry skin is not
pretty! You should moisturize the night before and the morning of your session. Hands, arms, neck, and
face. If you are a fashion model, also come with fresh moisturizer on legs and
feet.
Wear
or bring a button-up shirt that you can wear when you are getting your hair and
makeup done. That way your chosen wardrobe won’t be worn while you are sitting
in the HMU chair but you’ll have something easy to take off. Don't arrive in any of your chosen outfits...hang them and bring them seperately. Your seatbelt and sitting during a long commute to the studio might leave the shirt on your back wrinkled and sweaty!
For
most session have clean and DRY hair…you can wash it the day before as long as
you don’t have too much product use. If you plan to get a fresh cut or color before your session make sure to do it a few days before the session...and I would go to a trusted stylist. The last thing you want for your shoot is a bad haircut...you'll hate every shot, and we don't want that!
Moisturize
your lips. I mean it....and that means you too guys! Petroleum jelly is a lifesaver if you have severely dry lips.
Schedule a brow wax and a lip wax with a trustworthy stylist a few
days before your session. Even if you like full brows a clean up can help make them look amazing for your shoot.
If you normally wear glasses make sure they are clean. If your eyeglasses do not have a non-glare coating, we
recommend that you visit your optometrist to borrow a pair of your frames
without glass. If that is not an option, we can remove glass glare in
postproduction for an extra charge. Reading glasses make a nice prop and extra
option so make sure to bring those too, especially if you have cute frames!
The studio has a great sound system so if your favorite tunes will
help you relax and have fun make sure to bring a playlist. Othewise you'll be stuck listening to my 80's playlist. We can play anything
with a microphone jack.
Try to get enough sleep the night before your shoot..I know it’s
hard if you are excited or nervous but do your best!
Make sure to eat before you come and bring a snack just in case
you need a little energy. The studio has water and beverages so we’ll cover that. If we are shooting on location please bring a water bottle.
For men, decide if you want a clean shaven look. If you want to shave at the studio bring your gear. Fashion models may want to have some shadow. If you have a beard make sure to do some grooming and trimming if needed before you arrive.
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