1.
You have to communicate -You have to get your ideas across to the model, so you can
execute the concept you had in mind, and you have to establish a rapport
2.
Be confident, and if you're not really feeling confident don't show it- if you're screwing up don't show it. Dont let the model start worrying that she's screwing up because then she'll also got stiff.
3.
Analyze shot before taking it - Take note of what your model is wearing. What emotion you want her to portray, and how your background helps your concept
4.
Understand Fashion - familiarize yourself with fashion by reading books and magazines
5.
If you're tired don't show it.
6.
Study Poses - Be able to do them yourself so you can show your model what you want. You may feel striking pose but its often times easier to show a model how to pose by showing the pose yourself
7.
Make sure your model stays in good mood. Don't let her get to the point where she feels she's starving because that will affect her performance
8.
Set up lights before calling in the model.
