Model Prep

- Nails -

No Chipped nail polish (unless it’s in theme).

No intense, bright or neon colours unless discussed prior.

When in doubt keep it simple with French tip, nude, light pinks / browns and clear coats.

- Skin -

Please don't wax or shave day of, this it to avoid irritation or redness. Try to prep the night/day before the shoot.

Shower the morning of or night before the shoot. Moisturize after your shower!

Go through your normal face care routine the night and morning before your shoot.

If Danielle is doing your makeup do not apply makeup before your shoot. If you need to you can wash your makeup off at the studio once you arrive.

Moisturize your skin before leaving for the shoot or once you get to the studio.

If doing body paint or glitter you can moisturize in the morning but not right before your shoot to ensure proper application of body paint or glitter.

- Body and Hair -

Drink plenty of water the day/night before and day of.

Eat something before the shoot! You want to make sure your body has energy!

If you are having your hair done by Danielle, day old hair is best for styling.

Please wear loose fitting clothing that is comfortable to the shoot so you don't have lines on your body from things like jeans and bras.

Bring Day Of

A robe or wrap to wear during breaks

Shoes or slippers that can be easily slipped on and off

Costume, accessories, shoes

Makeup or hair products for touch ups (if doing your own)

Government issued Photo ID (Driver's License, Passport, State ID Card, or Passport Card)

Snacks – Drinks – Energy Boosts

General Studio Rules

• You may bring an escort or friend but please keep the behind the scenes distractions to a minimum. Escorts must be approved 24 hours before our shoot. Please send us their full name via email or messenger at least 24 hours before the date of our shoot. They will be required to sit in the makeup area during the shoot time to avoid distractions while shooting.
• No children please. Though we do our best to ensure the studio is safe at all levels and for everyone, when shooting it is impossible to give children the necessary care they deserve and need. Even if you have an escort to watch them, they often cause distractions that take away from your shooting time and overall experience.
• Irene is allergic to tobacco so any smoking must happen out back on the patio or out front. Vaping is allowed inside of the studio.
• You may BYOB to the studio but please make sure you have a DD for the ride home! We do have wine available at the studio for models with ID who want a glass or two.

Important things to know

Address: Black Dragonfly Studios

1051 S. Dobson Rd. Unit 100 Mesa, Az 85202

• Jack Lennox will most likely be present during the shoot. Jack shoots Irene’s video / BTS. He is also her second photographer and equipment assistant for Black Dragonfly Studios. He can be absent for any part of the shoot - just message us beforehand and we will make other arrangements for him during your shoot. Your comfort and ease of mind is important to us!
• We will only use photos from our shoot for portfolio display with your written permission.
• We have a full bathroom with a shower so you can wash off your body paint if you wish at the studio.
• We have a full kitchen with a fridge to store your food and various ways to heat up anything you may want to bring to eat.
•  We always have water and snacks available at the studio but can't guarantee they will be ones you like so it's always good to have your own food plans.
• Please let us know if you have any allergies!