What to Wear & Bring for Your Model Portfolio Shoot
A strong portfolio shows your range. We want a spread of looks, clean, simple images that show your shape and features, alongside one or two styled, fashion-led sets.
Agencies and clients look through a book quickly. They want to see the real you clearly, then proof you can carry a styled look. So we shoot both, keep the wardrobe working for you, and build a set that opens doors.
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The basics
Range is everything
Bring fitted basics that show your figure, plus one or two styled looks. A strong portfolio shows breadth, not one note.
Pack seamless underwear
Nude, seamless underwear and a strapless option mean nothing shows under your clothing and the lines stay clean.
Bring heels
Heels change your posture and your line. Even a simple set looks different when your stance lifts.
Natural, plus a bolder look
Simple, natural beauty makeup covers most of a portfolio. Add a bolder look if you want to show more range.
Mind the marks
Avoid tight socks or elastic before the shoot, so there are no marks pressed into your skin when we start.
Wardrobe
What to wear
Great choices
Fitted plain top or bodysuit
A tailored styled look
Denim with a simple top
Also fine
A fitted knit
A clean V-neck
Best avoided
Big logos or slogans
Over-busy prints
Baggy shapes that hide your form
Colours that work
A spread works best. Clean neutrals, a crisp light, a strong dark, and one bold colour to bring a set to life.
Checklist
What to bring
- Several outfits
- Heels and nude underwear
- Hair and makeup kit
Reference looks you like
At the studio
My studio is at Base Business Park in Rendlesham, about 15 minutes from the A12, with plenty of free parking. There is a private changing room, a mirror to get ready, and toilets on site.
Good to know
Questions models ask
I am new to modelling. Will you help me pose?
Yes, fully. I direct throughout, show you what works for your shape, and we build the poses together. You do not need experience, just a willingness to try things.
Do I need hair and makeup done beforehand?
Come camera-ready with simple, natural makeup, and bring your kit to adjust between looks. If you would like a professional makeup artist for the session, tell me when you book and I can point you to people I work with.
I am under 18. Can I still book?
Yes, with a parent or guardian present for the whole session. That is a firm requirement for anyone under 18, and it keeps the shoot comfortable and above board for everyone.
How many looks will we get through?
Enough to build a varied book. Bring several outfits and we will work through as many as time allows, mixing clean simple sets with one or two styled looks so your portfolio shows real range.
Studio in Rendlesham, Suffolk · call 07884 366342 · bob@foyers.photography