Preparing for Your Photoshoot | Richard's Photography

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PREPARING FOR YOUR SHOOT

Guide for transwomen and crossdressers

What to Pack for Your Photoshoot

Here are some suggestions as to things you may wish to pack for your photoshoot:

Breastforms or plate

Don't forget to bring adhesive glue and tape if you use them!

Wig

Don't forget to bring to bring along a wig-brush/comb for your wig!
If you can, get the wig out and shape it in advance.

Underwear &/or Shapewear

Don't forget any gaffs or tape needed for tucking.

Dresses, skirts and tops

Don't forget to clean and iron items if necessary; if you are coming to Richard's studio, we can iron items for you (but it may slow things down).

Heels, boots and other shoes

Accessories: e.g. jewellery, scarfs, hats, gloves, (sun-) glasses and handbags

Hosiery: stockings, hold-ups & tights

Makeup

If you're not having a makeover or want the makeup artist to use your own makeup

Makeup Remover

Don't forget to include nail varnish removers if you are wearing nail varnish.
If you are coming to Richard's studio, will will provide makeup wipes.

How Many Outifts?

We suggest three to four outfits for a two-hour photoshoot and four to five for a three-hour photoshoot. You can quickly change the look of an outfit using accessories; for example, you can add, remove or change handbags, scarves, necklaces, sunglasses, jackets and footwear.

Need Help Choosing?

If you are unsure what may be best to wear for the photoshoot (or certain parts of it), you are welcome to bring different outfits along, and we can help make suggestions as to what will work best.

Getting Yourself Ready

You'll want to look and feel your best.

Shower

Moisturise

Underwear &/or Shapewear

Close facial shave

We suggest two wet shaves, the second with a fresh razor

Full body shave or wax (if you can do so)

Clean and trim fingernails and toenails

Check for and remove unsightly nose hair

Thinking about your photos

We are happy to guide you and suggest the type or style of photos to take. However, if you have any particular photos or poses you'd like, please bring these along with you. You might like to browse images online for ideas.

Here are some suggestions to think about:

With lighting and backrdop screen

Indoor (non-studio)

Outdoor

Environmental

Photos set in a context, e.g. workshop, dressing room

Head shots

Boudoir / lingerie poses

Artistic shots