Prepare for Something Different – Relax. Enjoy. Have some fun! It’ll show!
Bring “You” With You – CDs… play your music. Special mementos, outfits, & style…it’s all about you
Basic Wardrobe Tips
Choose wardrobe to reflect the look you want – fun, casual, formal, or fab
Make sure your clothes clean & well-pressed
Bring several wardrobe choices for each person.
Solids & simple patterns are best.
For a formal look choose mid-tone and deep tones
For a range of style options choose neutral, soft or mid-range colors
For a casual or romantic look choose light colors
Long sleeves work better than short
Scoop necklines or v-necks flatter fuller faces and shorter necks
Turtlenecks & higher necklines flatter slender faces and long necks
Keep jewelry small and simple
Good undergarments go unnoticed, bad ones don’t
Dress from head to toe – shoes, sock, and belts, for each outfit…did we mention clean shoes
For Groups – Keep It Simple
For a group, large or small, follow the Basic Tips noted above but also think about coordinating everyone’s wardrobe; simplify, by choosing similar colors, patterns, and styles. This creates a greater sense of togetherness and let’s the subjects shine. For example:
Similar Style Tops & Bottoms – Formal to casual; sweaters, shirts & blouses; slacks, skirts, jeans, or khakis
Similar Colors – Solids or simple prints; assorted pastels, medium to rich colors, white, blacks, blues, neutrals, etc. Taking it one step further…everyone in jeans (bottom) with blue shirts and blouses (top).
Hair, Makeup & Sun
You’ll want your hair and make-up to be ready when you arrive for your portrait session. It’ll be the finishing touches once you arrive.
Good Hair – Bring a comb and brush. If necessary, cut and/or color at least one week before your session
Fingers and Toes – Nails should clean, even, and, if polished, use a clear polish
Ladies – Keep make-up light, natural & fresh
Guys – A fresh, close shave is absolutely necessary; neatly trim beards & mustaches
Avoid Sunburn – A nice tan photographs well, sunburn doesn’t
Kids & Babies
Timing is everything! A child’s interest will last only 15 to 30 minutes, so we’ll have to work fast!
Babies and children should be fed and well rested
Bring several changes of clothes, food, diapers, bottles, etc
Bring dry food to avoid soiling
Bring their special things
Senior Portraits
There’s no other time like your senior year and no other portrait tradition like Senior portraits. This is a time to capture the real you. To really get ready for your session follow these tips and see the Basic Tips noted above.
Your personality is multi-layered and your clothing reflects that. We recommend you bring the following:
2 Casual Outfits – One that is light & one that is medium/dark/bright
1 Classic/Formal/Dressy/Tailored Outfit – Something your parents love to see you in
1 Specialty/Unique Outfit – A special dress, tux, team/dance/sports uniform, traditional ethnic/heritage costume, etc
Plan on 2-3 wardrobe changes — more for sessions an hour or longer
Also
If it needs ironing, iron it before you leave home
Bring clothes on hangers with all the accessories.
Jewelry – keep it simple and to a minimum. If there’s a special piece, coordinate an outfit around it
Bring the accessories so you’re prepared to dress head to toe. That means shoes, socks, belts, ties, etc.
And about your shoes…select a (clean) pair to coordinate with each of your outfits
And finally, ladies, for each outfit, consider what you wear underneath. An appropriate undergarment goes unnoticed while the wrong garment spoils everything
Your Life – Bring the Things That Celebrate It (Props)
Musical instruments
Sports equipment (tennis racket to surfboards)
Letterman’s jacket
Special mementos
Autos, Motorcycles:
We can shoot your sessions at your home, the beach, parks,
your hotel...
Email us to determine the location that best fits your session.
