1. Preparation the Day Before the Shoot
✦ Sleep and freshness: Try to get a good night’s sleep and avoid alcohol 24 hours before the shoot. This will help avoid puffiness and keep a rested look.
✦ Rest: It’s best to avoid long excursions on the day of the shoot. Save your energy for a light and pleasant walk during our session.
✦ Skin care: Use SPF and sunbathe only in the shade to avoid redness. SPF swimwear is also great for protecting your skin from the scorching sun.
✦ Perfect silhouette: Please steam your clothes in advance (“ironing” is not included in retouching). Finding an iron in a hotel can be a hassle, so a small travel iron will be a lifesaver.
2. Getting Ready on the Day of the Shoot
✦ Hotel wristbands: Take them off in advance so they don’t distract from you (removing wristbands is not included in retouching).
✦ Payment: Please prepare the remaining balance in cash (new € or $ bills). If you need change, just let me know beforehand.
✦ For kids and comfort: Make sure to bring water. For little ones, grab “clean” snacks that won’t stain their clothes (nuts, gummy bears), and a small favorite toy so they don’t get bored.
✦ Mini makeup bag: A hairbrush, lipstick, dry and wet wipes will help you quickly touch up your look. ✦ Hair and wind: It’s often windy on the coast. To keep your hair looking beautiful, use hairspray and bring some bobby pins or hair clips.
✦ Comfortable shoes: Be sure to bring flip-flops for comfortable moving between locations.
✦ Shooting by the water: If we are planning shots in the sea, bring a towel and a dry set of clothes.
3. Organization and Meeting
✦ Confirmation: Let’s text each other the day before our meeting to confirm that everything is still on track.
✦ Glasses: Do not wear sunglasses for 1–2 hours before the shoot so there are no marks left on the bridge of your nose.
✦ Meeting point: I will send you the exact geolocation and landmarks. Text me before you leave, and if necessary, you can call me from the driver’s phone.
✦ Meeting time: Please arrive 5–10 minutes early. Our shoot is tied to the beautiful light of sunrise or sunset, and the sun, unfortunately, will not wait.
✦ Personal space: To avoid unnecessary questions, please do not share the details of our meeting with hotel photographers.
✦ Mood: Most importantly, bring a sincere smile and a relaxed mood! I will take care of the beautiful shots and a comfortable process.
