How to turn up at a TFCD photo shoot (or any other shoot for that matter) depends on what you have pre-agreed with the photographer. Sometimes, a make-up artist is used on a TFCD shoot, most of the times not. Sometimes, the photographer will supply clothes, but usually not.

If you promised to do your own hair and make-up, be sure that you can do a proper job. Always arrive not made up and discuss the make-up with the photographer.

Nothing is more annoying than problem skin. Greasy areas, spots or oversized pores will always show in a close-up. There is no such thing as airbrushing you to beauty and there is a limit to what make-up can do. Deal with any problem areas well in advance.

Tell the photographer in advance of any imperfections. This will not result in you being rejected but in the photographer being able to plan his shoot appropriately.

It can help save time, though, to arrive with your nails "ready to go". It depends. Discuss it with the photographer.

Discuss your hair style with the photographer and ensure that you arrive with your hair freshly washed.

As an (aspiring) model you will also want to look after your general health and fitness. Only a toned body looks good, and this means exercising a few times a week to build up muscle tissue and to get rid of any unsightly fat deposits, usually around your hips, bottom and thighs (girls) and stomach (boys).

For my TFCD shoots I prefer the following:

Makeup: I would prefer you to arrive for the shoot with your normal makeup already applied. This should be a touch more than on a casual day, but not as much as if going out to a nightclub, etc. Foundation, lips, and eyes are the primary areas to concentrate on. Bring with you make-up to apply as well as at least two different lip colors that you feel comfortable in.

Nails: Should be presentable (a full set of professional nails certainly can't hurt - but is completely optional and only if you want to go that expense) and color is up to you but matching nail color to lipstick can be quite beneficial. Toe nails and should match accordingly.

Hair: Be ready to adjust to several styles during the shoot. Most of the time we will have it down and straight or curly, but bring clips, "scrunches," barrettes, Bobbie-pins, bows, and any other instruments used to help adjust your hairs' look from down to up, pig- or pony-tails, and anything in-between.