• What should I wear?

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For headshots - I would recommend bringing a variety of tops, shirts and jumpers with you, we can go through them and select what we think what will be most suitable for the shoot. Think of different necklines and make it interesting for the casting types you are after (if you are aiming towards period drama, then simple top with a bit of lace will work nicely but it would not be the best choice for other castings), I would recommend avoiding busy patterns, letters or sequins and if in doubt stick to muted, cold colours such as greys, blues, deep reds and greens. Think of what colours suits you and highlight the colour of your eyes/hair (black hair on a black shirt does not often work!). Also think about the location, as often there may not be a spot for you to change, so it is always good to wear a simple vest underneath to allow for quick change. 

Do not fake tan! :) 

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Dance portfolio - I would recommend bringing a variety of clothes, different leotards, ballet wraps/skirts, flowy dresses, oversized shirts, denim jacket or big scarfs. Get creative! If you also have any costumes from your dance performances and you think they would work, bring it! It very much depends on the style of dance you want to capture and we can talk more detail for when you book the shoot. For more lyrical/ballet style it is all about beautiful lines, lyrical dresses and skirts, if you want to fuse the classical withmodern, we can bring in the denim jacket over a ballet costume, for more jazzy style we can stick to black tights and colourful leotards. In general, I would bring anything that may work and we can switch things over. Definitely bring tights, shorts and possibly sport bra or simple top as well, just in case. Regarding shoes I love shooting bare feet, although it may get cold sometimes, but you are more than welcome to bring your pointe shoes, character shoes or ballet shoes if you wish and you do not mind getting them dirty-ish. Bring a jumper as well (unless we are shooting in the summer) as it may get cold sometimes and we do not want you to have blue lips on the pictures :-) 

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• What about hair and makeup? 

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My advice is to avoid any major changes to your look in the days leading up to the shoot, getting your hair cut to near to the day can lead to 'new hair' syndrome. For girls (and possibly guys with long hair!) If you are planning to put your hair up throughout the shoot, bring everything that is neccessary for it, but do not do it prior the shoot as your hair could be creased . We can also try variety of hairstyles, do a messy bun, hair half up/half down to add that variety to your photographs and increase your casting options. Try few things before the shoot so you know what suits you and if you would wear it to an audition. I will leave the option of curly/straight hair up to you, but again, think of represents you and what makes you stand out. 

 

Equally keep any make up light, as we can always add more to vary your look, but stay natural. You want to be a blank canvas for the casting directors/audition pannel. You can bring in few lipsticks (nothing too dark) which you can put on later on the session, but do not feel pressured if it does not feel like you. 

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• Where will the shoot take palce? 

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My current favourite spots are in South West London, as that is where I live and know best. We can talk about different locations, but I could recommend few spots around Clapham Junction, Battersea or potentionally Greenwich Park/Canary Wharf for starters and see how we get on. If you need me to travel to you, we can then go and find some spots together whilst we are having a chat :)

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• I get very nervous in front of a camera, any tips? 

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I love to put on some music throughout the shoot, so if you have any favourite playlists, let me know! Music really makes me feel relaxed and it tends to help with different moods and expressions for the model- and we can both sing if we have time between the pictures! :) I am genuinely always up for a chat, so do not feel like you cannot tell me and I will try to help! I will also show you your photos throughout the shoot so we can see if something does not work, but I can also help with some simple breathing techniques or physical warm up just in case!

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• Do I get to review the photos as we shoot?

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Yes, we'll review the shots as we go to make sure that we are achieving the results you want. I may also put you in different positions and angles that you are maybe not used to, but please trust me, that it is for you to make you look great. For headshots, make sure you are looking down the lense, feeling comfortable and the results will be amazing! 

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• What happens after the shoot? 

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I will send you a link to an online gallery, where you can review all the photos and choose your favourites. Choose photos that you (and your agent, your family, brother, cousin, best friend and acting colleague) believe that represents you the best. I would advice to choose photos with different facial expressions, different angles and ideally different outfits. You want to show variety​ and express individual personality, so do not stick to three photos with a very similar idea. You will then send me your selection and I will edit them. I am able to change the lighting and shadows, readjust the colour and balance, and aim to send you the final photos to you within two weeks in both colour and black and white-high quality; and ready for print, spotlight, social media- and auditions!

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