FAQ's

At minimum, bring yourself and a willingness to try something new! To be even more prepared, bring:

1. Outfits. We can discuss beforehand how many outfit changes will be practical during the shoot time. Try to arrive wearing your outift, or arrive slightly early so you have time to change. Don't forget underwear for each outfit!

2. Water. Most shoot locations will have water available, but you might like to bring your own bottle just in case. Photos can be tiring! Especially if you're doing an aerial shoot.

3. Equipment (for aerial shoots). This might be your own apparatus (or you might be using mine, we can discuss options before the shoot), or any extra bits you need to safely use the apparatus. For example: Rosin, chalk grip, elbow protectors, etc.

4. Makeup and hair. You likely wont have much time during the shoot to touch up your makeup and hair, so just bring the essentials that you can use to touch up on the spot (eg. lipstick, powder, hairspray).

That's completely up to you! No wrong answers. Wear something that makes you feel confident. Some things to consider:

1. If you're stuck for ideas, I have a small range of evening gowns and ballet skirts (long and short) available to borrow. They're all wrap dresses/skirts, so one size fits most, feel free to contact me for more info (or we can discuss it during the booking process).

2. Consider the background. Highly patterned/detailed clothes may blend into a detailed background (like the flower wall).

3. Make sure you can move comfortably. Especially if you're doing an aerial shoot and getting in and out of an apparatus.

4. Movement looks great. Not essential, but having some extra fabric you can throw around to create a sense of movement in the photo is an easy way to make a simple outfit look dramatic. Flowy skirts and dresses are a popular choice, but you could get the same effect with an open button up shirt, wide legged pants, etc. If you want to include something flowy without having to buy anything new, I have a small range of evening gowns and ballet skirts that can be added on top of most outfits.

Of course! I can provide as much pose coaching as you'd like. I'll make sure to tell you if you need to straighten your arms, relax your face, or contort your body in any other way necessary for a good photo. I've beene teaching aerials (silks, lyra, and pole) for many years and I know what makes a good dance line and a good dance photo.

1. Keep it simple. Just sitting in a stable position in the apparatus can look great. The more comfortable you are in a position, the better the photo is likely to look.

2. I've been teaching aerials (silks, lyra, and pole) for several years. If you get stuck I have suggestions for poses for all levels of abililty, and tips for making sure any pose looks best for your body. I can provide as much pose coaching as you would like (other than teaching tricks that are brand new to you).

3. Practice and plan. If you can, set aside some time in your next training session to test out some poses. You could film yourself or have a friend take some quick phone photos to see if you like how they look on camera. Make sure you can hold the pose for around 10 seconds at minimum, and can safely get in and out of the pose several times. Make a list of the poses you like and bring it on the day of the shoot (but remember, I can always help with suggestions if you run out of ideas).

4. These tips work for portrait shots as well. Try some poses beforehand if you like, but I can always provide suggestions for poses/movement on the day.

If you don't care about pointed feet, then it doesn't matter,. If you DO care, then let me know before we start and I will remind you to point your feet as often as needed. I'll make sure you get a photo with a perfect face, pose, AND pointed feet.