Your First Photo Shoot

The purpose of an initial photo shoot is to see how you come out on camera. In a relaxed fun session we take initial photos for your free portfolio, while you have a chance to try a variety of clothing styles in the water.

Where possible we'll provide a photographer. Subject to the weather we either use an indoor pool or go outdoors.

Attitude

Above all, you want to bring a happy and positive attitude. The photos will be much better when you're having a lot of fun. Bring a friend along, if you can. Photos come out better if you can interact with someone. Your friend should bring a few sets of clothes as well.

Clothing

Our client or photographer will provide most clothing. It helps if you bring along any clothes you like to wear for the photo session, they may fit you better than what we have.

Choose solid-coloured clothing. Use plain bright colours like white, yellow, or red. White goes a bit transparent when wet, black clothes create glistening reflections in the sun which can be quite attractive.

Avoid strong patterns because they distract from you, which is the most important focus in the photo.

Variety

We aim to get a good variety of photos from you wearing different outfits.

• Swim or surf gear (Lycra tops or suits, shorts, wetsuits, etc.)
• Good fitting pair of jeans and white T-shirts.
• T-shirt or polo shirt, hooded tops, pullovers, etc.
• Sportswear of any kind.
• Unlined rainwear, outdoor clothing or ponchos.
  Anoraks with short or no zips are best.
• Any special hat, uniform, toy or any special prop if you like.
  

Sequence

Be prepared to change into different kit a few times. There will be plenty of warm-up breaks for refreshments. You'll dry off and change into dry clothes, which will get wet in the next part.

If you are new to swimming in clothes, our photographer can give you a few tips and show you how until you are confident. He is often in the water with you, especially during the underwater shots, and thus knows how to swim in clothes.

Lycra
We usually start with the Lycra swim wear. It is difficult to put Lycra clothes on when you're wet. So you want to put it on while you're still dry before the session. Lycra is a feel-good fabric and very easy to swim in. Sometimes you'll wear extra clothes on top.

Jeans and T-shirt
Next we do the Jeans and white T-shirt photos. Most models enjoy this outfit a lot as it makes them look really attractive. We try to do that with all our models. It helps clients to better compare. You can add a hoodie, sweatshirt or anorak to it for extra variety

Sportswear
Finally, we do a shoot in any specialist gear (sportswear, rainwear, ponchos, outdoor clothes) or whatever current clients are looking for. This part is often the most fun as you can mix and match different clothes for interesting effects.