Preparing For Your Photo
Shoot
What Can I Expect During My Portrait Session?
First, expect to have a great time because
you will. It's OK to be a little nervous at first, but you'll
soon relax with our easy going manner and fun and creative photography.
Please arrive on time for your portrait session
so that we can give you all the time needed for your appointment.
Remember, we want you to have fun so being
late will only result in your feeling rushed and having less
time for your portrait session. We have a CD and tape player
in the camera room for use during your portrait session, so please
bring your favorite music along. It's OK to bring more than one
outfit than what you'll actually wear during your session. If
you're not sure what will look best, we'll help you pick the
most photogenic ones.
If you see a photo in a magazine that you
like, bring it in and we'll do our best to duplicate the pose
for you.
If you are unsure about anything or have any
questions, please call. We want you to be totally comfortable
with your session so that you get the BEST PORTRAITS EVER!
What Should I Wear?
Most girls wear jeans, dress pants, shorts,
dresses or skirts. For best appearance, we suggest choosing any
length dress or skirt from casual to formal (prom or homecoming
gowns). Dress shoes should be worn as some of your portraits
will be full length. Dark, solid colors will help you look slimmer.
Light colors and many prints (outfits with horizontal stripes
or plaids) will make you look heavier. Blond or light hair looks
great with dark clothing. Make sure your clothes are clean and
pressed before coming in for your portrait session. Wrinkles
and stains will show up in your portraits!
Should I Have A Suntan?
With digital photography, you don't need to
be concerned about having a suntan! We can adjust the brightness
of your photos to give you a healthy look. Too much sun darkens
your skin unnaturally, dries out your hair, makes skin appear
greasy and shows "bags" under your eyes. Strap marks
will show as white marks on bare shoulder poses. This cannot
be retouched. If you feel you must tan, don't overdo it. We can
not "fix" sunburn in your portraits.
What About My Hair/Make-Up/Glasses?
Getting Rid of the "Dreaded Zit" - Just before your session, stand two feet in front
of a mirror. Dab a small amount of cover-up or make-up on any
noticeable blemishes. If they're gone in the mirror, they'll
be gone in your photographs! Even if you can't totally eliminate
them this way, our digital retouch artist can make even the worst
case of blemishes disappear!
Hair - Get your
haircut or perm at least one week before your session to give
it a chance to "relax" a little. Don't try a radically
different haircut or style - chances are you won't feel it expresses
the "real you". Also, when in the dressing room prior
to your session, be especially careful that your hair is exactly
the way you want it to appear in your portraits. Out of place
or stray hair cannot be removed from your portraits without an
additional charge.
Make-Up - Please
apply make-up with care. Be yourself! Avoid extremely dark eyeliners
and bright eye shadow. Bring along blush to add a little color
to your cheeks for a more healthy look. Also bring along lipstick
to enhance your lips and translucent powder to help reduce any
shiny or oily appearance on your face.
Can I Bring Someone With Me To
My Portrait Session?
Yes! For peace-of-mind, we require that a
parent or adult (18 years or older) be present to help adjust
your clothes and hair during your session.
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