Photo-shoot day : checklist

Getting ready for a photoshoot?

I’ll guide you through the steps to take in the week leading up to it, so you’ll feel confident and camera-ready.

Preparing for a photoshoot: a week before

Use lip balm for a few days in advance. Also applied for men.
Start moisturizing your skin a week in advance of your photo-shoot.
Drink LOTS of water each day.
Have your eyebrows professionally cleaned up.
Try on your planned outfits, take a photo and make sure, that everything is ok. You may also send them to the photographer.

The final payment is done in cash. Make sure you have enough local currency. My recommendation on exchange office
If a guy wants to shave, he needs to do it before he goes to bed. Otherwise his skin will look awful on the photos.
Check his socks please :) They shouldn't be short. They shouldn't be white.
If you are going to wear glasses, lenses should be removed from your frames. The glare on glasses doesn't look that good.
Don't get drunk. Stay away from alcohol, sugar and salt. And yes, beer is alcohol ;-)
For dry skin on your face use a scrub. For example you can mix sugar with olive oil until it looks like a wet sand.
Polish your nails and make them look good and clean. Applied for men also! Ladies, please choose neutral color on your nails.
Make sure to iron or steam your clothes. Wrinkled wedding dresses and veils can detract from your photos. To ensure everything looks perfect, prepare your outfit the night before and hang it up.
Clean up your shoes.
Sleep is very important! Dark bags under your eyes are very hard to hide with the makeup.
Pack everything that you are going to take with you. Don't get stressed on the shooting day.

On the eve of the photo session, wash and dry your hair without using hair stylers.
lay out all the accessories and jewelry you plan to use.
Please inform your hotel in advance if you're expecting early morning visitors. If the reception is closed, you'll need to meet the stylist at the lobby or entrance. If it's open, just provide your room number and notify the staff.
In advance, please set the table free so that the stylist has enough place to lay out his things.
If you are going to take shower in the morning, it should be done BEFORE make-up starts.
Before arrival of the stylist, wash and brush your teeth, do not apply any cream, the skin should be clean.
Before arrival of the stylist put in contact lenses if you wear them.
Don’t forget breakfast! Have it either before the stylist arrives or after they leave. Please avoid eating while getting your makeup done.
If the makeup starts very early, the man doesn’t need to wake up with the lady. He can sleep for an extra hour and a half :)
If we split the shooting day, DON'T wash your hair&face for the second style.

Give yourself lots of time. It's better to wake up earlier than to be in a rush.
Don't take anything that you don't really need. Meaning no passports, purse, camera, both phones etc.
Put all the stuff in a plastic bag, that doesn't attract an attention.
Book a taxi/Uber in advance. Sometimes they just cancel your booking for no reason. I personally recommend BOLT (registering by this link you will get free 100czk)
Be on time! If you are late, inform your photographer beforehand. Anyway I always leave enough time for you to get ready, therefore all the late comings are included in the shooting hours.
Bring water and may be some snacks. Bring some pocket money as well.
It’s completely normal to be nervous! It will get easier, don't worry.
Relax and have fun :-) Enjoy your photoshoot.