High School Senior or Individual Portrait Session
Get plenty of sleep the night before. Unless dark circles and baggie eyes are the look your going for
Plan your outfits in advance and remove any unwanted clothing wrinkles.
Bring lots of clothing options. Casual, formal (prom dresses, suits), sports uniforms. Dress in colors you feel you look best in and that represent your style. Coordinate your outfits from head to toe, hats, belts, scarves, jewelery.
Makeup and hair should be worn as you normally wear it. Lipstick is recommended. Be sure to blend makeup as best as possible to avoid sharp lines along the jawline and eye areas.
You are encouraged to bring any props (instruments, sports jackets, etc).
Parents are welcome to attend the sessions. However, in some instances, your child will feel more comfortable to be themselves if the parent is not close by at the time of shooting. Please discuss this with your child. We want your child’s senior pictures to be something they cherish for life, and this requires that they be comfortable.
These sessions can last up to 2 hours depending on how many locations and clothing options you choose so be sure to eat a light meal before you come and bring any necessary items to freshen up with.
Couples Session
There are many factors to consider when you’re getting ready for your couples session. Remember, this information is intended to be helpful and should not be considered as requirements for your session. Regardless of what you wear or how you prepare, I’m confident we’ll capture great photographs you’ll cherish forever!
Think about bringing at least one alternative outfit for each of you.
If possible, only you and your partner should attend the engagement session. The more people that come along the more distractions we will have with our session.
Avoid selecting wardrobe items that feature strong patterns, bright colors, busy prints, or logos. Apparel featuring those characteristics can sometimes draw attention away from your face, the most important area of your photos. More information on wardrobe will be provided in the client welcome brochure and if you have questions on certain items just email me prior to your session.
To make sure your wardrobe is presented in the best possible light, you should first make sure it’s pressed and clean. An insignificant wrinkle can sometimes ruin an otherwise great photo. You should also ensure your undergarments aren’t visible through your outer layers of clothing. Bras and bra straps are notorious for causing problems in photos. And if you’re wearing white or semi-transparent items, try to remove tags from your garments. Under certain lighting conditions, these tags can sometimes be visible in your photographs.
Don’t forget your bring all of your accessories like shoes, socks, belts, necklaces, and earrings. You should also avoid wearing distracting jewelry including watches, large rings and earrings, and prominent necklaces. Jewelry should be kept at a minimum as these items can distract from your face in the finished photo.
Both men and women should pay particular attention to facial hair. Women should take a close look at their eyebrows and upper lips before the session. Even if your facial hair is masked by makeup, it can still appear in photos. For men, although it might prove difficult, I recommend you carefully shave a few hours before the photo session. This is a good practice because evidence of facial hair can often appear right away. Trimming your beard, goatee, mustache, and/or sideburns is also strongly recommended.
Finally, try and use hand moisturizer immediately before our engagement session. It’s quite possible that I’ll feature your hands in some photos. A manicure a few days before is also highly recommended, even for gentlemen. Pedicures are optional, but they often offer me additional photographic opportunities, especially for barefoot shots or if you intend to wear open toed shoes.
Family Portrait Session
Make sure your family is well rested, well (but not over) fed, and dressed in a way that is both comfortable to their style but keeps in mind the portrait your looking to create.
Try not to dress your family all the same but try coordinating colors instead. Simple is best when it comes to clothing, makeup and hair styles.
Clean and moisturized faces, hands and feet (as shoes are optional), a fresh coat of light or clear polish can go along way as well.
These sessions last anywhere from 1-2 hours and are a time for you to relax and enjoy each other while I capture you connecting as a family.