Croft Studio Photography

What to Bring

Clothing Selection
Unless specific arrangements have been made in advance, the model is responsible for bringing her own attire.
If you are shooting with the intention of doing an "all-purpose" shoot, then bringing a variety of different types of clothes is a good idea. Please bring as many wardrobe changes as you like and we'll try to work them into the shoot. Options are always good and you never know when you'll feel like wearing something. And if you think you might want to bring something, but have second thoughts about it, bring it anyway.
Models I've worked with almost always tell me that they wished they'd brought something that they'd thought about bringing but then decided not to. It is better to always bring more than you think you will need, however it may not always be possible to shoot with everything you bring.

Style of Clothing
I recommend darker colour clothing, details like polka dots, wild prints, and stripes can be interesting as long as not too overpowering. Clothing of this type (too busy) can have a tendency to distract the viewer from the most important subject in your photos, you.
Recommended clothing styles include: shorts, full and brief tops, mini-dresses, mini-skirts, form fitting trousers, and swimwear & lingerie are also possibilities, if desired.

Transporting Your Clothing
Many models will either pack a small suitcase or bring a bag of some type to carry all their clothes. If you plan to shoot on location, it is important that bring something that allows you to transport at least three or more outfits easily.
Please pack carefully. Clothes you intend to wear should be free of wrinkles and lint. In the event your need to remove the occasional wrinkle, we have an iron available. Please note that if you are shooting in the studio, our studio has hanging racks for your clothes in the the changing/make-up room. If it is convenient for you to transport your clothing on hangers, you are encouraged to do so.

Props
Unless otherwise arranged, clients are responsible for supplying their own props for a shoot.
What are props exactly? Props are any items you can help "accessorize" your photos with and potentially give it extra impact. Props can be anything from a cane or an umbrella, a mask, a magnifying glass, a furry rug, or satin sheets for a glamour shoot. If you have any items you think might be cool in a photograph, please consider bringing them. When in doubt as to whether you think you should bring something or not, please feel free to consult with us.

Glamour Props
If you intend to shoot glamour style photos, boudoir photos, lingerie photos, or any type of photos intended to give off an "intimate" look, please consider bringing items that may help reinforce the look you are going for. These items can be used to help adorn the set. For example, if you wish to try some shots involving a fur-skin rug, then all you need to do is supply the rug. If you have any particular ideas in mind and would like to know if you should bring something, please feel to ask.

Accessories
Changing the way you look during a shoot will help keep the photos from looking like they were all taken on the same day.
Items I'd suggest bringing include: hats, jewelry, glasses/sunglasses, and anything you think might make a neat prop or look interesting in a photo.

Other Items
Depending on the length of your shoot, you may want to pack a light meal and/or a few snacks of some kind along with bottled water or other drinks. Fruits are preferable to "sweet" items and will help provide energy to keep shooting. Avoid eating/bringing anything that may stain your teeth. This includes chocolaty items. As with wardrobe, please bring more than you think you will need.

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