Even as a model we all have tiny imperfections. You work hard to make yourself look good as it’s an important aspect of what you do. However there’s a very good likelihood that you have one side of your face that you like better than another. You may not wish to be photographed very often in a profile shot. You may find that your uneven eyes show up rather strange in a certain shot. As imperfections exist within all of us, there are bound to be some factors that you recognize and want to highlight as you move throughout your modeling career? So how do you convey these to a professional photographer?

The reality is that most photographers who have been in the world of modeling for some time are pretty set in their ways. They look at models as their subject matter and they work to ensure that the beauty of the shot is always put first. Though they want to make you look good, they may get sick of the “model tantrums” that some of your counterparts within the field tend to throw. As you don’t want to be deemed as a diva and you do want to rely on your photographer to capture the very best shot possible, you want to think through your approach in this delicate area.

First and foremost, always be kind to your photographers. No matter what, you want them to be on your side so start things off on the right foot. If there is an opportunity to discuss the shoot beforehand, then wait until the moment is right and then mention some of your concerns and desires. If you do get the chance to talk through them, be sure that you approach them with care and still allow them to do their job. Be sure that you never come across as condescending as that is a surefire way to turn off a photographer and endanger any future opportunities you may have to work with them.

As you work your way through the modeling world, you may have to let these things go. If you work on being courteous and professional to all of your staff, including your photographers, then you will almost always have the chance to speak to them about your concerns or ideas. This does take time and it takes diligence, it also comes with experience to know what sort of shots work well for you and which don’t. So before you run into your next shoot and spout off all of your imperfections, try to wait for the right moment. This can be a delicate area but so long as you are cordial and approach it in the right way, you can be sure that your “bad side” never makes the pages of a magazine again.