Behind the Seams- Torrid
Danika Brysha
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I always have such a great time when I shoot for Torrid. Since I started modeling full time, I'd often miss the days when I used to work with the same people all of the time, and how we all knew what was going on in each others' lives. Whenever I shoot at Torrid I feel like I'm back with a ton of old friends and we always have the best time. And though it's great to be working no matter where the job is, it is always nice when I get to shoot close to home.
I usually arrive around 8am and spend about an hour or so in hair and makeup. Stephanie, the hair and makeup artist on this shoot, truly knows how to transform me, and anybody would be amazed to see how much hard work goes into being "photoready". I bring my own extensions (fake hair) that match my color. Stephanie clips them in and styles them to give my normally thin, fine, straight hair, a bit more volume and length. She often applies fake lashes too. She definitely knows how to make a girl feel fabulous!
Here's a before and after...
Though I know there are many important people behind the scenes that I don't regularly work hands on with, there are usually a few key people on set at a Torrid product photoshoot that include: a photographer, stylist, hair and makeup artist, digital tech, and a model.
We spend the day shooting product that will be available for purchase online. The photographer, Jason, shoots the front and back of most pieces, as well as any important detail shots. The model and stylist's (well really everybody's) job is to make sure the clothes look their best. I always try to remember what it is that I am specifically wearing. I like to picture where I would wear it, and pose accordingly. It is important to give the photographer and Digital Tech a variety of poses and angles so they can choose which image flatters the clothing best.
My best piece of advice for any working or aspiring models is to research the company you are shooting with before you work for them. Take notes on how they shoot their clothing. Do they shoot both the front and back of the garments? Do they allow hands up near the face, on the hips, or do they prefer arms down? Where do they crop the photos for each specific garment of clothing? Do the other models on the site look serious, flirty, smiley, or sexy? The photographer and art director will give you direction but it is important to know what it is you're wearing and to do your best to present it in the best way. Research, Study, and Practice your butt off!... Well, not all the way "off". That's part of the fun of being plus size!
Eventually, a day full of this...
***With occasionally a little bit of this...
Results in a site full of this...
(With A LOT of talented people in between!)
