session
time
you have 45 minutes. that's enough to settle in and try different things.
five minutes before the end, our host knocks on the door so you can take your final shots and gather yourself without rushing.
studio floor
shoes
barefoot works. socks too.
if you want to shoot in shoes — bring a clean pair from home. you'll need to tape the soles before stepping on the backdrop.
we have the tape at the studio, but it takes 10–15 minutes, so arrive a bit earlier if shoes are part of your plan. street shoes mark the backdrop and show up dirty in your photos.
mood
inspiration
save images that move you. pinterest, photographers you love — anything.
but don't hold on too tight. the best moments happen when you let go — and your body finds its own shapes.
sound
music
make a playlist. songs that make you move. and something calm — to breathe.
then follow yourself.
touch-ups
makeup and hair
no makeup — great. a bit more on the lips or eyes — also good.
everything looks softer in black and white.
bring a brush and touch-up essentials if you need them.
styling
what to wear
in b&w it's not color that works — it's texture and shape.
white backdrop
on the white background
works well
· black, charcoal, dark gray
· white (not the whole outfit) — if there's texture
· cream, ivory — softer than pure white
· denim, wool, cotton, linen
try: white shirt + dark trousers. black turtleneck. clean silhouette.
better to avoid
· thin white without texture — it will blend in
· small prints — they blur
· shiny fabrics — they catch glare
black backdrop
on the black background
works well
· white, cream, light gray
· black with texture — leather, knit, suiting
· monochrome — one color, different densities
try: white tank top. total black with volume. bare shoulders, neck.
better to avoid
· flat black without texture — you'll get lost
· thin synthetics
· shapeless clothes
texture
textures that b&w loves
· tweed
· leather and faux leather
· denim
· chunky knits
· heavy cotton
· suiting wool
patterns
prints and details
work
· bold stripes
· geometric patterns
· minimal graphics
don't work
· small floral prints
· logos and text
· micro checks
packing list
what to bring
· one or two looks
· clean shoes, if you want to shoot in shoes
· brush and makeup bag
or just come as you are.
need something else?
questions before you come?
message us on whatsapp and we'll help you plan it.
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