What to Wear & How to Prep for Your Session
Here is a little information for you that I have put together to make your session look the best it can possibly be. I have put together a number of outfits for inspiration for families, seniors, and children in order to give you an idea of what looks good in front of the camera and the colors that work well together. • • • • • • • • •
Avoid clothing with words or logos. They detract attention for YOU. Please use the color white sparingly, as it can reflect light strongly and overpower the image. The same is true with florescent colors, a solid black option looks west in B&W images Variety is key! Casual, dressy, even formal attire! Layering alloys easy changes for entirely different looks. Bring more that you think you need: together we can decide what looks best to showcase you. Accessories such as hats, scarves, belts, jewelry, sock/hosiery and footwear add personality and style Be sure to wear the right undergarments! NUDE underwear and bras are a great idea. Bra straps should never be visible. Avoid dramatic hairstyle changes before your session. Coloring touchups and trims should be completed 1-2 weeks in advance. Do not wear hats prior to your session to avoid hat-head and forehead marks. Bring props that define you and your interests! This may include musical instruments, sports equipment, books, bike or car, etc. creativity is encouraged. Pets may also be incorporated in your session. If not shot at home, be sure to have a handler for your pet who can take him/her home when we are finished with their shots.
Clothes • • • • • • •
- DO wear layers for your session; taking off layers gives one outfit multiple looks. - DO plan ahead of time to match your clothes style with the location,, which I can help you with in our consultation meeting. - DO have a variety of clothes, so you get multiple looks, pants, skirts, shorts, and dresses, mix it up! - DO wear clothes that enhance your curves, belts, tighter clothing, show off your best features. - Do NOT wear logos that distract from your natural beauty. - Do NOT wear distracting prints; try simple prints with a solid color blazer. - Do NOT forget the details! Sometimes the right piece of jewelry, scarf, or jacket completes your entire outfit.
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- Do Not spray/sun tan a week before your session. - Drink plenty of water to help hydrate the skin starting 1-2 weeks before your session. - Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize the day leading up to your session. - Do NOT wax the day before./day of the session. But DO make sure to have all your usual waxing/shaving accomplished - Do NOT show up with makeup on, please have a clean fresh face ready for makeup application if you are having professional hair and makeup. - Treat chapped lips by exfoliating a few times per week for softer, smoother lips.
Skin
Hair • - Do NOT make any drastic changes to your hair color or style. •
- DO get a trim or highlights taken care of a few weeks prior to your session.
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- Please show up with clear DRY hair with no hair product
on the day of your session if you are getting hair and makeup done, if you are doing it yourself style your hair how you like it best, do not try any new fad hair trends.
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- Optional: Apply Argon or Coconut oil to your hair once a week to add shine or moisture. Have a deep condition treatment or glass applied to your hair by your salon.
Nails •
- Do NOT come to your session with chipped nail
polish. •
- DO clean/paint your nails a neutral color, pink,
taupe, grey, French, or clear.
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- Do NOT paint your nails a color that will clash with your outfits or choose a color that is too bright
and will compete with your natural beauty.
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- Visit a nail salon a day or two leading up to
your session for perfectly pampered nails.
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