Tips and information for your Sessions:
1-ARRIVE EARLY
If you are scheduled from 3:00 – 4:30 and show up late or not ready, you will have less time in front of the camera. If you need to get ready here (hair, makeup,etc.) please arrive early enough to be ready by your start time.
2-CLOTHING
First of all AVOID STRIPES AND PLAID!! Solids photograph
much better! Also bring a variety of color, don’t bring 5 blue outfits even if
it is your favorite color. Avoid clothing that has wording on it except for your
own school logo. Vary the style, all one look (like tanks) gets boring. Vary the
dress level, bring some dressy, some medium and some casual. Remember, it is
best to do one or two outfits that mom will like, then we can do the stuff YOU
like.
We suggest you bring double what you think we will do so we have more
to pick from.
Some shots are close up, others are full length. Plan outfits completely. It
is hard to do a full length formal in your suit if all you brought was big old
tennis shoes.
Also remember, as a general rule, light clothes look better on lighter
backgrounds and darker clothes look better on darker backgrounds. So if you
prefer dark, bring dark, if you prefer some of both, bring some of both.
Group your outfits together ON HANGARS.
It is amazing how many people come in with clothes stuffed in a plastic bag
and wonder why they are wrinkled! Make sure they are ironed.
3-HAIR
Avoid changing your hairstyle or cutting your hair right before your session.
Let it be natural. Quick easy hairstyle changes during your session are OK, but
make it quick or you lose camera time. Artificially bleached hair is often not
best because in 10 years you might say “What was I thinking??” Bring your hair
care tools and products with you if need be. It IS ok to show up early in
curlers if you need to. Please, please, DO NOT put glitter in your hair or on
your skin!!!
4-JEWELRY
Best tip here, keep it simple. We want the attention on you. Big, shiny
jewelry can distract from the real subject, YOU. If you have different jewelry
for different outfits, you might put each set of jewelry in a plastic baggie and
hang it on the hangar with that outfit.
5-PROPS
BRING THEM!!
Bring props that help define who you are. Some popular choices are: Sports
equipment (soccer ball, football, hockey stick, hurdle, whatever), sports
uniforms, music instruments (from school, tuba to rock guitar), activities
(dance leotard and shoes, swimming, hobbies, you name it!), vehicles.
6-SUNBURN/TANNING
AVOID SUNBURN!
Sunburn and peeling skin DO NOT photograph well!! Tan, yes, burn, no. If you
are a winter or spring session and your tan has faded, you might consider
tanning. But don’t overdo it.
7-COMPLEXION
We retouch blemishes, so don’t worry about minor breakouts.
8-PETS
Pets are OK as long as they are well behaved. It is a good idea to have
someone bring the pet, then leave with them after. Or bring a pet carrier to
contain them while you are being photographed without them. Treats can be
helpful to hold a dogs attention.
9-FRIENDS & PARENTS(for Seniors)
Friends or parents are welcome. You can have a couple of shots with a boyfriend,
girlfriend, best friend or sibling at no extra charge.
10-WEATHER FOR OUTDOOR PORTRAITS
Let’s face it, we are at the mercy of mother nature. If it rains, no amount of fretting will do anything about it, we simply have to reschedule. Don’t worry about clouds, they actually HELP! But rain falling is a problem. If it is a morning session, we will take your phone number home and call you if we need to cancel due to weather, otherwise, we are on! If it is a daytime and the
weather is questionable, simply call to check if we will continue.
(as borrowed from Crystal Blackwell)
1-ARRIVE EARLY
If you are scheduled from 3:00 – 4:30 and show up late or not ready, you will have less time in front of the camera. If you need to get ready here (hair, makeup,etc.) please arrive early enough to be ready by your start time.
2-CLOTHING
First of all AVOID STRIPES AND PLAID!! Solids photograph
much better! Also bring a variety of color, don’t bring 5 blue outfits even if
it is your favorite color. Avoid clothing that has wording on it except for your
own school logo. Vary the style, all one look (like tanks) gets boring. Vary the
dress level, bring some dressy, some medium and some casual. Remember, it is
best to do one or two outfits that mom will like, then we can do the stuff YOU
like.
We suggest you bring double what you think we will do so we have more
to pick from.
Some shots are close up, others are full length. Plan outfits completely. It
is hard to do a full length formal in your suit if all you brought was big old
tennis shoes.
Also remember, as a general rule, light clothes look better on lighter
backgrounds and darker clothes look better on darker backgrounds. So if you
prefer dark, bring dark, if you prefer some of both, bring some of both.
Group your outfits together ON HANGARS.
It is amazing how many people come in with clothes stuffed in a plastic bag
and wonder why they are wrinkled! Make sure they are ironed.
3-HAIR
Avoid changing your hairstyle or cutting your hair right before your session.
Let it be natural. Quick easy hairstyle changes during your session are OK, but
make it quick or you lose camera time. Artificially bleached hair is often not
best because in 10 years you might say “What was I thinking??” Bring your hair
care tools and products with you if need be. It IS ok to show up early in
curlers if you need to. Please, please, DO NOT put glitter in your hair or on
your skin!!!
4-JEWELRY
Best tip here, keep it simple. We want the attention on you. Big, shiny
jewelry can distract from the real subject, YOU. If you have different jewelry
for different outfits, you might put each set of jewelry in a plastic baggie and
hang it on the hangar with that outfit.
5-PROPS
BRING THEM!!
Bring props that help define who you are. Some popular choices are: Sports
equipment (soccer ball, football, hockey stick, hurdle, whatever), sports
uniforms, music instruments (from school, tuba to rock guitar), activities
(dance leotard and shoes, swimming, hobbies, you name it!), vehicles.
6-SUNBURN/TANNING
AVOID SUNBURN!
Sunburn and peeling skin DO NOT photograph well!! Tan, yes, burn, no. If you
are a winter or spring session and your tan has faded, you might consider
tanning. But don’t overdo it.
7-COMPLEXION
We retouch blemishes, so don’t worry about minor breakouts.
8-PETS
Pets are OK as long as they are well behaved. It is a good idea to have
someone bring the pet, then leave with them after. Or bring a pet carrier to
contain them while you are being photographed without them. Treats can be
helpful to hold a dogs attention.
9-FRIENDS & PARENTS(for Seniors)
Friends or parents are welcome. You can have a couple of shots with a boyfriend,
girlfriend, best friend or sibling at no extra charge.
10-WEATHER FOR OUTDOOR PORTRAITS
Let’s face it, we are at the mercy of mother nature. If it rains, no amount of fretting will do anything about it, we simply have to reschedule. Don’t worry about clouds, they actually HELP! But rain falling is a problem. If it is a morning session, we will take your phone number home and call you if we need to cancel due to weather, otherwise, we are on! If it is a daytime and the
weather is questionable, simply call to check if we will continue.
(as borrowed from Crystal Blackwell)