Every once in a while at Pixel Chix Pics, we decide to host a “model call” to use for promotional images, our website, or to execute a specific idea or style! Many new photographers will use this tactic to grow their portfolio and learn the ropes, and it’s honestly a really useful tool. The more content you have to post on your social medias the better! Once you’ve selected your models, you’ll want to send them follow up information so they feel well prepared for their upcoming session with you- and so you can be sure that the session looks exactly how you envision! We've included some sample guides that we've used in the past at the end of the post so be sure to check those out for inspiration. 1. CONTRACT + MODEL RELEASE Important for obvious reasons- these will protect you and your business. Be sure to print the model release and bring it the day of the session and have everyone sign prior to shooting. You don’t want to have a whole session and then have them refuse to sign the model release. This is the most important thing to prepare for a model session. 2. COLOR PALETTES + OUTFIT INSPO This is all about your vision! We like to give our models a color palette to fit the style we’re trying to accomplish along with some photos of outfits (usually from Pinterest) that we think would suit the session. You can customize these as much as you want. We usually include a couple different color palettes so that our models can work with their own closet instead of feeling like they have to go buy something special. 3. MAKEUP + HAIR SUGGESTIONS We like to keep this section of the guide relatively short. We let the ladies know that they don’t need to have red carpet ready hair and makeup, that a more natural style looks best, and for the guys- we just ask them to look neat and groomed! Nothing too crazy at all for this part. Of course if you’re looking to do a more avant garde type of shoot, don’t be afraid to include some makeup suggestions or a moodboard! 4. FOR FAMILIES- TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE SESSION Parents can tend to get pretty stressed out about family pictures, so give them tips for a smooth session. Remind them to have everyone eat beforehand, be well-rested, and leaving themselves plenty of time so they don’t end up rushing to leave the house! You can find lots of tips on Pinterest or just by doing a quick google search and compile your favorite tips into your guide! If you don’t find this to be relevant, you can totally leave it out- not every family will need or want these tips, and it can look a bit overwhelming at first glance. And since they don’t really pertain to sessions other than family portraits, you don’t need to include it in the guide for couples, seniors, etc. 5. PROP REQUESTS Props can be a really fun way to capture natural photos that really show off your models’ personalities and interests. You see a lot of props in senior/ grad photos, but it can be great to have a family bring a game they like to play or toys they really love! However, if you want a specific themed prop, it’s best to bring it yourself. Again, you don’t want them to feel like they need to buy anything. 6. WHAT TO EXPECT This is a great time to tell your models about yourself, your shooting style, and more. Anything that you feel they should know about how you work or what you want from them. If you play music during sessions like we do, let them know about that and invite them to share their own music taste if you’re okay with using one of their playlists or curating one for that particular session! This section is also where we like to let our models know where they can contact us prior to the session with any questions/ concerns. Our model guides serve many purposes, but overall you want your models to feel warmly welcomed and comfortable with you and your brand! Also, don’t be afraid to tell them with this guide what you really want to get from the session! They’ll likely appreciate the clarity! Link them to some moodboards if you’ve got some on Pinterest so they can see a visual representation as well. Check out these examples for inspiration!
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