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Your First Shoot | 6 Simple Steps
Congratulations, you're officially signed. Here's exactly what happens next.
The Journey
6 Simple Steps
01The Mood BoardBefore anything else, I'll put together a mood board with you. Nothing on shoot day should be a surprise.
02Getting Shoot-ReadyYou don't need to do anything drastic. Simple, consistent care in the days before the shoot makes the biggest difference.Your checklist ↓03The ShootThis is my job, not yours. I book a professional studio, put together the full creative team and shoot three distinct looks.Read about the three looks →04Retouch & EditI'll select the strongest shots from each of the three looks and have them professionally retouched and edited to a portfolio standard.
05Your PortfolioThis becomes your first official portfolio. You'll receive your own copy of every final image, these are yours to keep and use.
06Going to MarketWith your portfolio ready, I take it to agencies on your behalf through RAW Scout and work to get you signed.
Hear what to expectWhat Happens at Your First RAW Scout Photoshoot
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Step 02
Your Checklist
SkinCleanse, tone, and moisturise twice a day in the run-up to the shootExfoliate gently 2 to 3 times in the week before (not the night before, it can leave skin sensitive)Drink plenty of water in the days leading up, hydrated skin photographs much betterGet a full night's sleep the night before, tired skin shows on camera
HairWash your hair the day before the shoot, not the morning of (freshly washed hair can be harder to style)If you're getting a haircut or colour touch-up, do it 5 to 7 days before, not the day beforeCome with your hair down or in a loose style, avoid tight ponytails or buns as they leave kinks
NailsKeep nails clean, trimmed, and neatNo polish, I need a completely natural nail so retouching stays simple and your nails don't clash with wardrobeDon't forget your toenails if open shoes are involved
Makeup and skin marksArrive with a completely bare face, no makeup, no foundation, no brows filled inThere is a professional makeup artist on the day who will do this properly for the shootAvoid self-tanner unless you already use it regularly and know exactly how it looks on youAvoid tight bras, socks, or jewellery for a few hours before you travel to the shoot, they leave marks on the skin that take time to fade
GeneralAvoid alcohol the night before, it shows in puffiness around the eyesEat normally and stay hydrated on the dayWear loose, comfortable clothes to travel to the shoot in, so nothing leaves lines or messes up your hair before I've even started
None of this is about changing who you are. It's about giving the camera, and me, the cleanest possible canvas to work with.
A Few Things Worth Adding
Paperwork on the dayYou'll be asked to sign a model release form at the shoot. I'll always explain anything before you sign it.
TimelineGive retouching and editing roughly 1 to 2 weeks after the shoot before your portfolio is ready.
CommunicationYou'll have a single point of contact at RAW Scout throughout.
CostsAs agreed in your contract, there's no upfront cost to you for any of this.
ReschedulingLife happens. If you need to move the shoot date, just let me know with as much notice as possible.
If anything here is unclear, ask
There's no such thing as a silly question, especially before your first shoot.