Image DAY 117 FASHION & BEAUTY

Setting the Mood of the Shoot

THE PERFECT MUSIC PLAYLIST

Music played during a photo shoot can greatly aid and inspire the photographer, talent, and crew. A carefully crafted playlist will help put the model at ease. While in a studio or on location, music is an essential part of the image-making process.

Make two 40-song playlists. The first consists of music for the time up to the shoot, with ambient and house music, and the second consisting of high-energy pop, techno, and rap music for the actual photo session. Order the songs in the first playlist so that the music starts mellow and chill. Increase the tempo ...

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