Today I’m pulling back the curtain and discussing best practices for blog shoot days. These are my 5 tips for a flawless shoot day. And while I’m at it, I’m showing you some bloopers and outtakes. Pictures you have never seen before because they were deleted. I dug through hundreds of picture files and found some doozies for you. Also, I am going to show you two pictures from the 1990’s that relate to this blog post about 10 things you don’t know about me. Get ready to laugh…

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I’ve been at this thing called blogging for 4 years. When I look back at some of my early blog posts I truly wonder how in the world anyone decided to follow me. I made a few fashion choices that are truly questionable. While shooting all of these years, I’ve learned a few tips and tricks that I’m sharing with you today. Also, be sure to check out this blog post about Tips and Tricks for taking a good Head Shot.

5 Tips for a Flawless Shoot Day

  1. Get a blow out on the morning of shoot day. My hair is difficult and I got a membership at the Dry Bar about 2 years ago. It just makes life easier if I don’t have to fight my mane.
  2. I do all my own make-up for blog shoots. I’ve always worn make-up and I’m really comfortable doing it. Plus, it allows me to try new beauty products for the blog.
  3. PREP! I shoot every other Monday morning with my photographer and work in special shoots for brand partnerships that are on a tight deadline. I spend the day before the shoot steaming clothes, styling outfits and prepping anything that has to be shot.
  4. Maximize good hair and make-up. I can shoot 4 outfits in one hour and I always book my photographer for at least 1 1/2 hours. So the outfit you see in any blog post was probably shot at least 2 weeks prior to publication date.
  5. RELAX! The best results come from a relaxed attitude. When the photographer gets me to laugh and be silly, those turn out to be the best results. It’s also key to know your best side and angle. I am my own worst critic!

Now, given all that great advise there are still pictures that come back that are never going to make the blog. Each blog post has between 5-10 photo’s in it. The photographer gives me at least 15-20 of each outfit. Do the math. There are a lot of photo’s that are not chosen. I select the ones that show off the clothes I am talking about best, that show me in a flattering position where I have a pleasant expression and the brand is highly visible. So today I am doing something I have never done. I’m showing you some of the outtakes with a little explanation underneath each one.

And for a special treat, I am adding a picture of the Dallas Mavericks Dancers and of me with Paula Abdul from the early 1990’s. Both of these were referenced in Friday’s blog post. So I thought you would like the visual for that extra laugh! Just keepin’ it real over here on TanyaFoster.com

Hopefully you will come back tomorrow. I promise to be more professional. Lordy… xoxo – Tanya

P.S. If you like this type of blog post, please leave a comment today. I’ll start saving the bloopers for future posts.

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Blog Outtakes

5 tips for a flawless shoot day and blog outtakes

This is me trying to look really cool like I’m in a rock band or something. I can’t even go into the fashion choices here. So sorry I exposed you to this.

5 tips for a flawless shoot day and blog outtakes

In case you are wondering why I have a membership to the Dry Bar. Exhibit A.

5 tips for a flawless shoot day and blog outtakes

Did you know that we have a cat in addition to Sparky and Max? The cat does not like to smile for the camera hence the reason you hardly see him on the blog.

5 tips for a flawless shoot day and blog outtakes

Remember the tip on PREP? And steam your clothes prior to the shoot? Yeah…

5 tips for a flawless shoot day and blog outtakes

Oh hi! Doesn’t everyone kick up a leg in Klyde Warren park? No?

5 tips for a flawless shoot day and blog outtakes

Me trying to spin and not look like I weigh 400 lbs. FAIL!

5 tips for a flawless shoot day and blog outtakes

You know what they say about working with animals and small children. Sparky had just taken a chunk out of my cupcake. So wrong! And why do I have on those boots???

5 tips for a flawless shoot day and blog outtakes

Oh hi, I’ll just be over here twirling my waist tie.

5 tips for a flawless shoot day and blog outtakes

Max’s expression says it all. The end.

5 tips for a flawless shoot day and blog outtakes

I mean, I don’t know what every hair care brand isn’t knocking down my door to work with me.

5 tips for a flawless shoot day and blog outtakes

OK, A+ for hair effort and the Dry Bar membership paying off. Not really sure what I was thinking on the fashion choice of that top. Maybe I thought I was in my 20’s that day.

Here is 1990’s Tanya…

The Dallas Mavericks Dancers with Tanya Foster

The Dallas Mavericks Dancers circa 1991 -1992. I served as Assistant Director for 5 years and we chartered the team in 1989. That’s when the games were still playing at Reunion Arena. Can yo say BIG HAIR? I love these girls!

Tanya Foster with Paula Abdul

Back stage with Paula Abdul in 1992. No words for what I have on. I’m pretty sure it involved shoulder pads.

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