Tasha’s three top tips for shooting fashion

1 Match colour to style

If you are working with a certain person, add a location that will complement the person’s style, or vice versa. Send a mood board of clothing inspiration, then ask them to send you images of outfits they have that may work well with what you are trying to go for. It helps when you both contribute ideas to get maximum effort out of the shoot. It also builds a good relationship prior to shooting.

2 Scout your location

You will already have an idea of the scenery you want for your shoot. Now it is time to find it, or just revisit it if you already know. It is always good to just check the space again, as things could have changed since you saw it last. You do not want to go there on the day, to discover that it is totally not how you remembered it! Look around and get a better idea of where you would like to compose your shots.

3 Ask for assistance

I tend to like a more natural look on a person – but if I did want to add colour and more style, I would definitely add a makeup artist or stylist. Again, mood boards of the colours, clothing ideas and poses you are looking to go for will help communicate your vision. Having an assistant at the shoot helps, too – it is hard doing everything on your own sometimes, so help and an extra pair of eyes are good to have.