Regardless of your experience, don’t expect to do a shoot the first day you walk in. We have found that the vast majority of men and women that come into our studio have no idea what to do, and are usually quite nervous and anxious. Before we waste each other’s time, we will "practice" modeling first. You will make an appointment for one or more practice sessions - lasting from 1 to 3 hours or more, depending on both of our available schedules. These practice sessions are little more than a beginning modeling class. You will bring in as many different outfits as you like (you can also work with some of the outfits from our wardrobe), and basically learn how to model in each type.

You should bring swimsuits, lingerie, shorts, jeans - anything that you might be modeling. For a typical woman’s portfolio, you’ll want at least 5 different "looks". At least two of them should show figure. We suggest you pick from the following for your portfolio, but this is only a guide. If you have another idea, discuss it with your photographer or agent.

Typical Portfolio Looks:

• Swimsuit - (bring a one-piece AND 2-piece if you have them)
• Lingerie - (teddies, camisole sets, slips, robes, etc.*)
• Athletic or Aerobic (most aerobic outfits would satisfy one figure requirement)
• Casual (jeans or shorts)
• Casual dress - (summer style)
• Business suit - (pants or skirt)
• Non-formal full length dress
• Formal gown

* Don’t worry if the items you select are partially see-through. The photographer will teach you how to pose so the outfit doesn’t show private areas. This will help your confidence in yourself and the photographer as well.

This not only gets you used to modeling, but gets you comfortable with the photographer, especially in bathing suits or revealing clothing. Even if you’re the best model in the world, and we have the best photographer, if the two of you don’t click, the pictures will be less than perfect.

We try very hard to make the whole experience fun for all of us, and we want your photos to make the client sit up and take notice!