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GOT QUESTIONS?
GOOD. WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.
What to wear. What to bring. What if you're nervous. What if you forget every move you've ever learned. It's all here. And if it's not? Just ask.
FIRST THINGS FIRST...YOU DON'T NEED TO HAVE THIS ALL FIGURED OUT.
Honestly, most people don't. That's why this page exists. Use it to get inspired, prepare a little and feel more confident before your shoot. Not to panic-buy six outfits and attempt to learn seventeen new tricks the night before. Please don't do that to yourself.
BEFORE YOUR SHOOT
Absolutely. Lots of people come to PoleOclock having never done a professional photoshoot before.You don’t need to know how to pose, where to look or what to do with your hands. I’ll guide you through it all and help you settle in as we go. You’re not expected to turn up knowing what you’re doing, that’s my job.
Not at all. PoleOclock shoots are for everyone, from complete beginners to instructors and performers, including people who have never touched a pole. We’ll work with what feels comfortable for you and choose poses and shapes that suit your ability. You definitely don’t need a catalogue of advanced tricks to create brilliant photos. Actually the simple poses are always the ones people pick the most.
Then you're normal. Congratulations.
Seriously, nerves are probably one of the most common things people mention before a shoot.You don't need to arrive feeling wildly confident and camera-ready. You don't need to know your angles. And you don't need to pretend you're having a great time if you're internally screaming.
We'll take our time, have a chat and ease into it. I'll guide you throughout the shoot, so you’re never left standing there wondering what on earth you're supposed to do next.By the end, you'll hopefully be wondering what you were worried about.
Nope. I'll help with posing, angles, hands, feet, where to look and all those tiny details you suddenly forget the second a camera appears.
Bring ideas if you have them. If you don’t, that’s fine too.
You don’t need a massive list. A handful of moves or shapes you feel comfortable with is plenty.Think about variety rather than difficulty, something up the pole, something lower down, a floor pose, a favourite shape or something you’ve recently nailed.Screenshots are always helpful, so save anything you like on your phone and we can work through your ideas together.And don't worry if you forget everything the minute you walk through the door. I know the feeling.
WHAT TO WEAR
Wear whatever makes you feel good. And as much or as little as you feel comfortable in.Polewear, bodysuits, lingerie, bikinis, oversized shirts, something sparkly, something ridiculous, something that makes you feel incredible. It's your shoot.
Some PoleOclock clients also choose topless or nude images. There’s no expectation either way. The important bit is that you feel comfortable.Your outfit can also affect how the lighting works, so have a look through the Style Guide before you decide.
It depends on the shoot you’ve booked, but as a general rule, one outfit per lighting style works really well. It means we’re not wasting precious camera time on endless outfit changes.Bring options if you’re undecided, we can have a look together and work out what will photograph best with your chosen lighting. And have a peek at the Lighting Style Guide beforehand if you need a bit of inspiration.
Only if you want to. Heels can look incredible, but they are absolutely not compulsory. Heels, trainers, bare feet, whatever suits you and the images you want to create. Your shoot can be sexy, contemporary, strong, soft, dramatic or a bit of everything. There are no compulsory eight-inch platforms here.Wear what works for your movement and makes you feel most like you.
Yes. Get creative.PoleOclock has seen balloons, swords, hats, and plenty more over the years. If something helps make the shoot feel more you, bring it along.If it's particularly large, messy, alive or likely to cause chaos, maybe check with me first.
YOUR SHOOT
We’ll start with a chat about what you’ve brought, the lighting you’ve chosen and any moves or ideas you want to capture. Then we get shooting.You’re not left to figure it out on your own. I’ll guide you through poses, angles and all the little details, where to look, what to do with your hands, when to point your toes, and help adapt moves to make them work for the camera.Once we’re finished shooting, we’ll sit down and look through the images so you can choose your favourites for editing.
For Glasgow shoots, you’ll be shooting on a 45mm stainless-steel X-Pole. We usually shoot on static because it works best for photography, but spin can be used where needed.
If you use a particular grip, bring it with you. We’ll get you set up and comfortable before we start shooting.For UK Studio Tours, the pole setup will depend on the host studio, so check with them beforehand if you have any specific requirements.
Yes. If having someone there will help you relax, you’re welcome to bring a pole pal or partner along for moral support and appropriate levels of hype.Just remember that studio space can be limited, so one person is plenty rather than arriving with your entire entourage.For photoshoots at tour studio locations, please check with the studio first.
Yes. Once we’ve finished shooting, we’ll sit down together and go through your images.You’ll choose your favourites for editing there and then, and I can help if you’re stuck between two almost-identical photos wondering why choosing is suddenly the hardest decision you’ve ever made.
AFTER YOUR SHOOT
Please allow 6–8 weeks after your shoot for your finished images to arrive.At particularly busy times it may take the full turnaround, so hang tight, good things are happening behind the scenes.If you haven’t received anything after eight weeks, check your junk/spam folder first and then give me a shout.
Your finished images will be delivered digitally by email, ready for you to download, keep, print and share.Make sure the email address you give me is one you actually check and have a quick look in your junk/spam folder if your images seem to have taken an unexpected detour.
Every image you select is professionally edited before it lands in your inbox.My approach is to make the image look its best without changing what makes you look like you. I’ll work on things like lighting, colour, background and overall finish, with natural skin retouching where needed.If there’s something you specifically would, or wouldn’t, like retouched, just tell me. I’d much rather know than make assumptions about what you want changed.
Please don’t add filters, presets or make further edits to your finished PoleOclock images.A lot of work goes into the lighting, colour and final edit to create the finished PoleOclock look, so I ask that images are shared as supplied.If there’s something you’d like changed, come back to me instead, I’m always happy to have a look.
Absolutely. Your finished high-resolution images are yours to print for personal use.Print them big, frame them, put one somewhere you can admire yourself every time you walk past . They don’t have to live forever on your phone.
GETTING HERE
PoleOclock is based inside Pole Physique at Templeton on the Green in Glasgow's East End.
PoleOclock Images at Pole PhysiqueSuite 202, White Studios62 Templeton StreetTempleton on the GreenGlasgow G40 1DA
We’re easy to reach by car or public transport and once you’re here, come in, get settled and we'll get you shoot-ready.
We've even made a video with clear directions.
Yes, there is free private parking available at Templeton on the Green.
You’ll need to register your car when you arrive. So make sure to check the details on how to do this in your confirmation email.Make sure you follow the parking instructions provided before your shoot. If you don't do this you may get a parking fine. Nobody wants to finish a photoshoot feeling fabulous and discover that.
Yes. Bridgeton train station is around a five-minute walk from the studio, making it really easy to reach from Glasgow Central and Argyle Street Station and beyond. There are local bus stops you can also use so check your timetables.
Just arrive at your shoot start time there is plenty of time to chat, warm up before getting started.On Tour: Aim to arrive 10–15 minutes before your booked shoot time. That gives you time to get changed, warm up and settle in without eating into your actual camera time.There’s no need to arrive ridiculously early, just give yourself enough breathing room so you’re not bursting through the door at the exact second your shoot is meant to start.
STILL GOT QUESTIONS?
Can’t find what you need? Give me a shout. There’s no such thing as a silly shoot question.
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