Stylize your models, not only their clothes but their personality too. Let me show you what I mean.

Something huge I learned from this shoot is that some people no matter how hard you try to make something work, it’s not going to unless that’s part of their personality. If you want do a stylized shoot, you’re going to need to stylize your models as well. I’m not just talking about the outfit to the scene I’m talking about the outfit to the model to the scene or story. If you want someone to be crazy and willing to do some weird or abnormal poses you’re going to need an outgoing bubbly person, getting a reserved person to do something like this no matter how good they look in the outfit won’t cut it. Learn the personality of your models and stylize your models accordingly if you want to paint the perfect scene.
If you’re struggling with ideas check out Vogue for some inspiration.

Marisa and Markehl for example, never have I photographed models so down for whatever! They were perfect for the scene:

Rachel was a little shy but confident. Not to mention, she had great skin making her perfect for beauty shots:

This one was just for a little goofyness:

And then there’s Shelby, tell me she doesn’t make for the perfect bride!