What to Pack for a Test Shoot
Do not pack everything you own. A test shoot needs five things, and they are below.
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The Agency-Approved Underwear Set
Bring a nude bra and underwear set with no seams. No lace, no patterns, no visible lines. It sits under every outfit change, so nothing shows through the clothes.
Have a backup set. Spills happen.
Your Go-To Agency Heels
One pair of simple black heels, 3-4 inch, pointed or almond toe. Polished, scuff-free and worn in enough to move in. They are there to lengthen your legs and fix your posture, not to make a fashion statement.
Break them in. Blisters kill a shoot's energy.
The Personal Grooming Kit
A small bag: translucent powder, blotting papers, lip balm, a hair tie and a brush. You are not doing your own glam. You are handling shine, stray hairs and dry lips between setups so the MUA does not have to do it all.
Ask the MUA before you touch up on your own.
The Unbranded White Tee & Jeans
A clean white crew-neck t-shirt that fits, with no logos and no stains, and a pair of blue or black jeans with minimal distressing. This is your default look. It lets the camera see your shape and your face and nothing else.
Iron the tee. Wrinkles are distracting.
Hydration & Fuel
A full water bottle and a small, clean snack like a protein bar or a banana. Long shoots wear you out. Do not count on catering or a vending machine.
Skip anything that bloats you or sticks to your teeth.
That's the inside look. Save this one for your next shoot.
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