MY LIFE IN FASHION

MY LIFE IN FASHION with Cimon Vozzo

6 WEEKS UNTIL SHOOT I research the latest trends and create a mood board of my vision. Then, I’ll meet with the client to present my ideas and discuss creative direction.

5 WEEKS UNTIL SHOOT I start looking at models who suit the creative direction of the shoot, as well as locations to shoot at.

4 WEEKS UNTIL SHOOT I’ll begin reaching out to fashion retailers and PR agencies for store loans and samples. I’ll also book the photographer and reach out to the hair stylist and makeup artist.

1 WEEK UNTIL SHOOT A week out from the shoot, I’ll create a runsheet of the day and share it with all parties involved. This helps us stay on schedule on the day.

From research and location scouting, to model selection and styling, there’s so much that goes into a fashion editorial shoot. In-centre stylist, Cimon Vozzo, gives us a sneak peek into her life, leading up to our beautiful autumn winter fashion editorial.

4 DAYS BEFORE I’ll head into the centre to pull all the fashion looks and start styling the outfits. This generally takes an entire day and involves a lot of going back and forth! I love this part of the process –it’s when I really get to be my most creative.

DAY BEFORE Steam and hang all fashion pieces, tape shoes, prep jewellery and pack the car in preparation for shoot day.

SHOOT DAY 9:30am: Talent and crew arrive, hair and makeup begins. 11am: All crew drives to the location and the team sets up for the day. Our crew usually includes the photographer, hair stylist, makeup artist, model, stylist, client and any assistants. For myself, I’ll start to arrange the clothing rail, re-steam any fashion items and the model gets any touch-ups. 11:30am: Begin shooting. We generally take anywhere from 10-15 looks which takes about 8-9 hours to shoot! 2pm: We pause for a very quick lunch! In the lunch break, myself and the photographer will go over the images taken so far. 5:30pm: That’s a wrap!