[Test brief]

2 HOUR STUDIO TIME

 3-4 LOOKS/WARDROBE CHANGES

 hair + makeup + stylist are not included

[What to expect]

//SOULFUL: BEING AUTHENTIC, HAVING GENUINE DEPTH AND EXPRESSING ONESELF FROM THE SOUL// 

THE OBJECTIVE IS BEING AUTHENTIC AND ORGANIC USING THE STUDIO FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLOSE-UP PORTRAITS THAT WILL BECOME TIMELESS. NOT SEARCHING FOR IT TO FEEL OVERPRODUCED - INSTEAD VERY WARM, CANDID AND INVITING. THIS IS JUST A SIMPLE PORTFOLIO SHOOT WITH SOME PLAY ON NATURAL LIGHTING AND SOME CONCEPTUAL IDEAS

The session will be photographed with digital cameras 

Analog/Film formats (35mm + 120) are optional for an add-on cost

[BEAUTY]

//FOCUSING ON YOUR OWN NATURAL BEAUTY//

Be comfortable arriving with very light/natural makeup

A little concealer, mascara, brow maintenance, and lipstick are all that’s needed

If model wants to put some eyeshadow on, keep it natural

Blemishes will be retouched unless told otherwise

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[HAIR]

//AS NATURAL AS POSSIBLE IDEALLY//

If you have straight hair, feel free to give it a blowout

If you have curly hair just do what makes your hair look best

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[STYLING + WARDROBE]

//RULE OF THUMB: SIMPLER IS BETTER//

2-3 LOOKS / COMBO

***This is a general outline to help guide you in the direction for the shoot***

Nude + black underwear/undergarments 

Neutral color pieces and aesthetically classic - it will provide longevity to the image

Earth tone solid colors or anything similar from the provided mood board

Whites and blacks are always good options as it is a blank canvas

Basic tanks and t-shirts: form fitting

Denim pants: fitted + oversized, distressed, ripped

Oversized clothing: button-up shirts, blazers/jackets, sweaters

Classic outerwear: fitted + oversized blazers/jackets

Gender-ambiguous clothing items (non-form fitting)

You are most likely pulling from your own wardrobe, so use your best style judgement

[THE MODEL RELEASE]

We need a signed model release in order for us to give you any pictures from your shoot. This is not a contract, it simply spells out your rights as a model and confirms that I own the copyright to the photos. If you're 18 or older you can sign the model release yourself at the time of your shoot. If you are under 18 a parent must sign the model release in addition to the model. If you're under 18 please print the release, show it to your parents and have them sign under witness.

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