3 Tips for Doing Photo Shoots From Renowned Stylist Ruth Roche

Creating hair collections and doing photo shoots is a very personal - and arguably, very essential - part of being a successful stylist. While everyone has a unique, individual way of styling shoots, there are certain things stylists can do in order to draw attention to an image, and create a successful collection. Here, Ruth Roche, Artistic Ambassador for Pureology Serious Colour Care, offers three tips to a successful photo shoot.

“Everyone has their own style and talent when it comes to bringing a vision to life and shooting it, so you can’t mess with that, but I know when I follow these tips, my work is elevated,” says Roche.

1. Choose your models based on their facial beauty rather than their hair – if you have a model that’s not photogenic or can’t connect with the camera, your work will come across as flat. Yes, those models get paid the big bucks for a reason.

2. Less is more. Take the time to edit your thoughts and styling; don’t go overboard. If too much is going on, it can get overwhelming and the viewer won’t know what to look at. When there is less, you also have to make sure what is there has impact.

3. Work with a skilled photographer that you can openly communicate with. They should know about lighting and how to compose a beautiful shot in order to make your work shine. You can have a vision, but listen to the photographers input as well. They are an expert and should be able to raise the bar for you.

“Always be true to yourself and your vision, and always be open to the feedback you receive,” adds Roche.

Learn more about Roche and view her portfolio at http://ruthroche.com/portfolio/.