What to Wear
■ Wear clothes that expresses who you are and that you feel comfortable wearing.
■ Your photo shoot is not the time to experiment with new fashion (or makeup or hair style).
■ Avoid sleeveless, stripes, plaids or anything clothing with letters or big logos.
■ Solids generally photograph better than busy patterns.
■ Don't forget scarves, hats, jackets, sweaters, sunglasses, etc. These are easy to put on and off for a quick change of style.
■ You can bring as many clothes as you want but be aware, you may have to change in your car or makeshift dressing rooms in public restrooms.
■ Heels, pumps and boots are all great as long as they go with your outfit. Plain flats and sandals can work if you mix them with the right outfits. Avoid flip-flops if possible.
Hair
■ You may want to bring hair spray, clips, pins, and whatever else needed to keep your hair out of your eyes, especially if it’s windy. Also bring a brush and mirror for quick hair touch-ups.
■ Consider tying your hair back for a quick and easy different look.
Makeup
■ Don't overdo it, but a makeup well done is one of the best preparations you can make for your session. It evens out skin tones and reduce glares and shiny spots.
■ Makeup should only be slightly heavier than normal. Mascara should be clean and not clumpy.
■ Avoid makeup with SPF because it tends to create a shine. Summer shine can be controlled by using translucent powder that knocks out shine without adding additional color.
■ Don't experiment with new makeup style for this photo shoot!
Jewelry
■ Keep it simple. Anything too big or shiny will be distracting and take the focus away from you.
■ Simple necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, hair accessories are ok as long as they are not too distracting. If in doubt, bring them and we can decide together.
Glasses
■ Most eye glasses will cause glare. Avoid them if you can.
■ Sunglasses are ok as accessories for few shots but your eyes are the most important part of your portrait. Don't hide them!
Complexion
■ If you have uneven complexion, makeup helps a lot here, but your final portraits will be retouched to make you look your best.
■ Acne, scratches, bug bites, stray makeup, lipstick stain on teeth, and other temporary blemishes will be removed unless you request otherwise.
Braces
■ Try not to worry about them. Give a natural smile and enjoy yourself. A good smile with braces is far better than the awkward smile that comes when you try to hide them.
Birthmarks, Scars, Tattoos and such
■ If you would like to have permanent marks such as scars, birthmarks, tattoos, or body piercing removed, please make sure to let me know before the shoot.
Undergarments
■ Please make sure the colors of your undergarment coordinate well with your outfits and don’t show through your clothing.
■ If you need a strapless, please bring one to your session. Tucking or moving straps will not always work or give the most pleasing look.
■ Check ahead of time to ensure that undergarments don’t leave unpleasing lines underneath your clothing. These are hard to Photoshop out.
Finger & Toe Nails
■ If you paint your nails, make sure they are done well for your session.
■ Chipped nail polish will show and be a distraction.
