Preparing for your shoot can differ depending what kind of photoshoot you are doing, but first things first - relax! I have photographed many photoshoot newbies and everyone always does so well - often better than they expected!

I will provide plenty of guidance and direction with posing so that you look your best, but it helps to look up some shoot inspiration beforehand so you get an idea of what vibe or look you’re after, as well as any poses you want to try.
The more prepared you are, the more we can use your time and ensure you are happy with your shoot.

Absolutely! I want all my clients to be comfortable at their shoot and completely understand that photoshoots can be a little overwhelming. Having a more familiar face in the room can help a lot, so having a “shoot buddy” is something I 100% support.

If your shoot is at my home studio, I do appreciate you bringing no more than 2 people, as space is somewhat limited.

You can change outfits as many times as you can fit in your shoot, just be mindful of the time it takes to do so.
If you have a 30-minute shoot, I recommend assigning your favourite outfit to your favourite poses and doing them first. That way you can be sure to get the photos/looks you want. It’s also a good idea to “test-run” your outfits to get an idea of how long they might take to change in & out of.

Not at all! You can do a pole shoot whether you’ve been poling for 10 days or 10 years. Just keep things safe & only do tricks you are confident in.

Often the simpler tricks look best and you don’t even need to do pole tricks during your shoot - there are so many standing and floor poses you can do that look great regardless of your pole level.

There isn’t a set number of poses you need, but I recommend at least 6 for a 30-minute shoot or 10 for a 1-hour shoot.

It’s good to have a few backup poses too, just in case some don’t work out during the shoot or you get through your list quickly.

I always have a few go-to poses & tricks I can suggest if you run out of ideas, but it’s always best if you come with a list of tricks you like and feel comfortable doing.

No - please do not try tricks you’re not confident in during a photoshoot.

I am not an instructor and even if I was, I can’t spot you and take photos at the same time. It’s not worth injuring yourself trying to get one photo.