Lights, Camera, Action: The Innermix Photoshoot

Photo shoots. To some, those words send a shiver down the spine, taking them pack to the awkward days of school photos. But to others, those two exciting words translate to a great opportunity to just have some fun while getting some creative. I personally fall into the first group, unless I’m getting my picture taken for Instagram.

Editor's Note: Tiff may not love having her picture taken, but doesn't she look adorable here?! 

Getting her hair done my the lovely and talented Lisa.

But as for Simply D and Jules, it’s another exciting day to get some work done for a bunch of upcoming projects and plans that they plan to unveil during the year. This photo shoot in particular was special because we put together new images for their upcoming single, “Dance to the Music," for "THE INNERMIX SHOW", and for INNERMIX P&P in the upcoming year.

Unlike Adriana Lima or Miranda Kerr, most of us don’t roll out of bed looking fabulous and ready for a photo shoot. It can actually take quite a bit of preparation to look camera-friendly. Simply D and Jules share their tips on how they prepare for their photo shoots, and the steps that they take in order to look their best in their photos.

We’ve all heard this before, but don’t underestimate how the importance of taking care of your body. That means eating well and staying hydrated. Your health will show on your face and on your body, no matter the amount of makeup you pack on or the Photoshopping you have done; nothing can truly recreate naturally glowing, radiant skin.

“Great skin is always key for women and men. If you sleep well and take care of your body by eating right and drinking a lot of water, it will all reflect on the camera, which is something you can’t fake with Photoshop,” says Jules.

Want great skin like Jules? Drink water, eat well, get some sleep, and repeat!

And of course, we can’t forget exercise! Lately, Simply D and Jules have been spending some time in the martial arts studio. I bet you didn’t know that they could kick some butt too, and not just in the recording studio! A combination of Tiger Claw Kung Fu with a little bit of Tae Kwon do and some Aikido, their workout is sure to work up quite a sweat and get your blood pumping. This is key to turning on that healthy glow, on the surface and on the inside.

“When I’m in about to move forward into something hectic, I try to prepare myself mentally and physically,” says Simply D. But you don’t have to break boards with your forehead (ouch!) or know how to grapple your opponent to the ground in order to look great in your photos, although that would make for some pretty awesome action shots. What is the real secret to taking exceptional photos?

A positive attitude and mindset is what you really want to be going for, which is something that comes from within. “If you feel good, you’ll look good and give off an attitude that gets captured in the camera. And try to stay positive, and have a positive mindset, because that also comes across and gets captured on camera,” said Jules with a smile. "Positive people help make photo shoots better,” adds Simply D.

Getting down with some of those good vibes D and Jules were talking about

So the next time you find yourself attempting to put together a productive and effective regime for an upcoming photo shoot, remember what you put inside your body is what you end up putting out, whether it be healthy fruits and vegetables, an hour of cardio per week or several afternoons a week kicking someone else’s butt in Tae Kwon Do (or getting your butt kicked instead, which is in my case…). Whatever madness is to ensue this upcoming weekend is sure to translate into some really amazing photos, which I’m just as excited to see as you are.

Until next time,

Tiffany