Often actors ask me how they can best prepare for a shoot,  today I will share some of my tips!

First and most importantly...try to get a good night's sleep the night before- the kind where you don't need an alarm to wake up. Feeling and looking rested will allow you to really be yourself and sell YOUR brand!

The eyes...even though I never shoot in direct sun- If you have eyes that are extremely light sensitive, I recommend practicing looking at somewhat bright light/objects for just a couple seconds at a time without squinting. The eyes are the windows to the soul- don't shut the blinds!

Not wearing sunglasses on your way to the shoot will also help your eyes adjust to the beautiful Los Angeles natural light, as well as not leaving indentations on your gorgeous face!

Taking care of your skin is equally important so of course I'm going to tell you to cut back on smoking (or quit!) to reduce redness and inflammation. It also helps to avoid alcohol & greasy or salty foods for a week before and drink LOTS of water. This will help prevent puffiness, dehydration, broken capillaries, red eyes, etc.

And finally...EXERCISE! but don't work out TOO much on the day of, or the day before the shoot. You want to be energized, refreshed, alert, and open.

That's all for now! Check back soon for more nuggets of wisdom.