Let's Talk Before You Shoot - Photoshoot Guide and Checklists
Let's Talk Before You Shoot - Photoshoot Guide and Checklists
CAMERA READY
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR NEXT PHOTO SHOOT!
A dancer and actor's guide to creating photos that look like you, represent your talents and type, and work for you.
CAMERA READY
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR NEXT PHOTO SHOOT!
A dancer and actor's guide to creating photos that look like you, represent your talents and type, and work for you.
Rachael Markarian
Pro Dancer · Actress · Choreographer · Educator
Author of The Dancer's Edge
I've shot with dozens of photographers. From dance and theatrical shoots, to fitness, commercial, print, lifestyle and branding, each one required a different level of prep and understanding of what I was aiming for.
Your photos should do more than look great—they should help people see where you fit and what you can do. Camera Ready is a practical guide for dancers, actors, and creatives alike who want to walk into their next shoot prepared, confident, and clear on the images their career actually needs. You’ll learn how to:
☑️Identify your type, strengths, and talents
☑️Research and choose the right photographer
☑️Plan strategic wardrobe looks, aesthetics, etc.
☑️Properly prepare for a shoot
☑️Create standout images that feel like you—at your most polished, castable, and compelling.
What’s Inside?
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How to vet a photographer, build a moodboard, communicate with your reps, create wardrobe that matches your 'type', prep your body, skin and mindset, and so much more.
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How to properly research and get clear on your shoot goals, as well as your 'type' before you book a Photographer or HMU Artist.
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Making sure your wardrobe and research match the work, roles and projects you want to be part of.
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An easy guide to organize your references and creative inspiration in one place.
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From days prior to the day of your shoot, a guide and timeline so you and your photographer have a successful shoot.
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Be prepared for anything and everything to ensure a stressfree environment. Plus, a page to reflect after the shoot.
CAMERA READY
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR NEXT PHOTO SHOOT!
A dancer and actor's guide to creating photos that look like you, represent your talents and type, and work for you.