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By Joe Edelman - The Business of Modeling

What To Bring To A Shoot

Everything except the kitchen sink
and even that can sometimes make a great prop! :-)

What you need to have in your modeling bag can vary from one shoot to the next. If you are working with a makeup artist or hair stylist, you generally won't need to carry hair or makeup products, however it is a good plan to carry them just in case.

For a detailed list of what should be included in
your makeup kit - Click Here.

The following is a pretty complete list of everything else that you might need.

Hair

• Headband, rubber bands, bobby pins
• Brushes, combs
• Hair appliances (curling iron, rollers, straighteners)

Skin

• Skin cleanser and moisturizer
•   (Arrive bare-faced for shoots with makeup artists)
• makeup kit
• Body makeup
• Cotton balls and cotton swabs
• Mirror
• Body lotion for dry skin
• Clear or nude nail polish, clippers, nail file, polish remover

Clothing

• Shoes in neutral colors (dress and flats - black is a must)
• Different colors of sandal foot nylons
•   (Black, nude, tan and include toe-less if you can find a pair)
• Black, white and flesh toned undies (one should be a thong)
• Assortment of bras (black, white, nude, and strapless)
• Plain black and white socks

Other

• Safety pins, small sewing kit, clothes pins, clear nail polish (for runs)
• Light dressing robe
• Scarf or makeup mask to prevent makeup transfer
• Dress shields or clear, non-scented deodorant
• Emergency items (Tylenol, antacid, tampons, razor, bandages, etc.)
• Music, books or magazines for downtime
• Bring your portfolio and/or any recent photographs that you have had taken.

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