Your first aerial photo shoot can be intimidating. You might feel like you are not ready to showcase your hard work and passion. Here are a few tips on how to crush your session and come away with bad ass images to show the world.
Make sure you have had time to train and learn at your studio. Everyone is different but having at least 6 months to a year of training on the lyra will pay off come shoot day.
Plan Plan Plan. Figure out what poses you want to do and do not try something you are not 100 percent on. Make a cheat sheet with the poses you want to showcase. It could be just the names of the poses or images of you from class. This will maximize your time come shoot day, leaving you with a good problem… Lots of images to narrow down.
Wardrobe and Costumes. You have an hour to do anything you want! People have done IT the Killer Clown, Sailor Moon, and Disney Themes. The day of your shoot we can work together to bring your vision to life. Most Aerialists have had time for at least 2 changes, sometimes 3 or 4! Use your time wisely.
You will be soaked. I recommend bring two towels, a change of clothes and trash bag for your wet items. Wet legging are hard as hell to get off and on. Not speaking from personal experience. I have heard the struggle is real from many who have participated in past sessions.
Be on time! Once your hour is up, someone new will be coming in ready for their session.
Need some support? Bring an aerial friend to help you remember poses and give you some extra encouragement.
You will be drained. Aerial photoshoots are not like performances. You will hold poses longer than you would in a sequence. It is a good idea you practice your poses a week before your session date.
HAVE FUN.. Seriously this is your time to shine. The studio will have music and you can pick a playlist that works for you.
If you follow these tips I can guarantee you will have a great session and get some killer images. Images you can share on social media, use for self promotion or print to hang on your wall.
Thanks for reading and I hope to see you at the next Aerial Rain Session!
