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PREPARING FOR YOUR PHOTO
SESSION
Getting ready for your photo session is just as
important as the session itself. We have prepared some helpful tips
to assist you with your preparation.
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Preparation: Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready for your
session; you want to look and feel your best. Aim to arrive on
time, but don't rush to be early. We intentionally schedule ample
time to ensure that your session is done in a relaxing atmosphere
without the need for you or us to feel rushed.
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Hair: Wear your hair in a style that you are comfortable with,
today is not a day to experiment. If you plan to have a haircut
before your session, plan to do so at least 1 week before as this will
allow for a more natural look.
Men should shave within an hour or two of your appointment. Even
if you don't have to shave often, look in the mirror: if you can see
hair or whiskers, the camera can too. Be careful when shaving to
avoid nicks and cuts.
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Clothing: The goal of portrait photography is to direct the
viewer's focus on to the face or faces in the portrait. Clothing
that has bold stripes, plaids, checks, and prints become distractions
for the viewer of the photograph. Simple solid color garments
photograph best. Clothing should be neat and pressed the day of
the photo session.
Couples or small groups should choose simple garments within the same
tonal ranges. Light and dark tones together create visual
confusion, as one subject comes forward and the other recedes. The
viewer of the portrait should see the photograph as a group of
individuals in which each person holds a place of equal importance
versus a group of seemingly unrelated individuals.
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Make-up: Keep your make-up natural. Your normal daytime
make-up is best.
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Planning: Take a few moments to consider if there is any special
photo that you'd like taken. Now is your chance to speak up.
We will certainly make recommendations on poses and backgrounds, but we
partner with you to ensure that we capture the moments you want to
treasure forever.
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