here are some tips to follow for your portrait session - help us make you look great!
24-48 hours before shoot
- Eat healthy
- Drink plenty of water
- Avoid fatty, greasy, and salty foods prior to shooting
- Avoid heavy exposure to the sun
- Avoid alcohol or anything that will make you puffy or bloated
- Also avoid anything that may stain your teeth (wine, juices, etc)
- Women, go light on the make-up during this time - let your skin breathe
Make-Up
- If you are doing your own make-up, do not do any make-up until you just before you leave to go to the studio.
- If we are doing your make-up, please do not put any make-up on at all.
Morning of the shoot
- Eat a light and healthy meal: fruit, granola, and a little protein
- Drink lots of water - The more hydrated you are the better you will photograph
- Women: do not put on any make-up at all
- Wash your face with a very gentle cleanser
- Put on a very light moisturizer
Clothes - Wear Mid-tones
- Avoid plain black or white colors because they may cause lighting trouble - this may result in contrast problems with finished prints
- Try to bring colors closer to your skin tone - this will help accentuate your natural features. Wear something that makes you feel great and relaxed
What Not To Wear
- bold colors and crazy patterns, such as intense plaids, wide stripes, etc.
- pure black or pure white
- denim, or leather
- clothing with visible logos
Neckline
- Is your neck short or long? A V-neck lengthens the neck; a round neckline shortens it
- A collar frames the face well, without decreasing the length of your neck
- A collared shirt with a V-neck or a few buttons undone is most popular
- Turtlenecks completely hide the neck, which is very un-flattering and should almost always be avoided
Limited Jewelry
- Avoid distracting accessories, such as large, shiny jewelry - it will take the focus away from your face
- If you have a pierced ear, wear studs or small hoops
More
- Scents tap right into the animal part of your brain - they can help get you in the right mood.
- If you have a perfume/cologne that makes you feel great, or a scented candle that puts your mind at ease, by all means bring it
- Bring an iPod with your favorite tunes that you particularly like to listen to that will give you the mood you want to capture in your shoot
Hair
- You want to frame your face, so if your hair is very straight and long, give it some body to accentuate your face
- Men: Don’t get your hair cut the day before, try to get it cut at least a week before your photo shoot