Things I've learned on Set

I do a lot of things because I'm passionate about a lot of things. One of these passions is modeling. I have learned many things while on modeling jobs/sets, from the right way of putting on eye cream to the power of confidence and body language. For the last couple of months, I have been making observations while at jobs collecting advice and bits of wisdom.

My first piece of wisdom is a cliché, but it is such a valuable tool, even if you are not involved in an industry such as modeling or acting. Last January, I had a test shoot for my portfolio, and it was evident that I was weary of posing in front of the camera. I didn't let loose because I was not fully secure in who I was at the time. I've learned that the world will tear you down, so if you don't have belief in yourself then you're going to be annihilated. My recent test shoot was a night-and-day difference compared to the last one. Confidence truly does make a world of difference.

Moving on to something lighter, music. The power of music is transformative and a massive part of the human experience. In my experience, music has made everything easier. To doing homework or to being in front of a camera. Different kinds of music evoke a variety of personalities. The stylists put me in black pantyhose, black stilettoes, a black body suit, and a tight and high ponytail. We put on some Amy Winehouse to get the creative juices flowing and to evoke personality and emotion! The next shoot I was clothed in a monochrome light purple outfit, so we played Gwen Stefani. In conclusion, music is a powerful tool that holds immense power over the moods of every human.

I am an avid user of eye cream and put it on every morning and evening. Genetics are not in my favor when it concerns my under-eye bags, so this is a necessity. I was sitting in the hair and makeup chair bombarding the artist with a million questions about all things skincare and makeup and came to find out I had been putting my eye cream on all wrong. When applying the eye cream, she said I must apply it starting from the outside of the eye tapping the product to the innermost corner. The reason behind this is that when applying the product under the eye, dragging it outwards will thin the skin causing the bag to look darker and less youthful.

After my experiences on set, I firmly believe doing high-maintenance things is truly key to being a low-maintenance person. What I mean by this is having an extensive self-care routine pays off. For example, having a skincare routine that works for your skin allows makeup to perform at its highest potential. Furthermore having manicured nails and a consistent hairstyle makes one look very sleek and put together. These might seem like chores at times but when it comes down to it feeling your best is connected to looking your best.