Things that will make your Family Session Even Better
Types of clothes to wear and grooming (Just suggestions/ideas):
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Mom- Have your eyebrows waxed or threaded at least two days before your shoot.
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Do NOT get a facial anywhere near your portrait date. They are very abrasive and people tend to break out for about a week afterwards.
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Simple jewelry is best.
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Dad - Have a fresh shave or trim, and use a new razor with moisturizing shaving cream to limit bumps and redness.
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Make sure nails are clean and trimmed.
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Moms and Dads-Have your hair colored and/or cut about a week before (if it needs it). It takes a few days for color to oxidize and look its best and haircuts need a few days to relax.
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Drink tons of water and try to get quality sleep. :)
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Exfoliate lips with a toothbrush or face exfoliator every day starting at least the week before. No one like chapped lips in their pictures.
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Form fitting shirts/dresses with interesting/flattering necklines in complimentary colors that bring out your eyes.
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Layering is a nice touch. Sweater/vest over button down/ cardigan or scarf...
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Clothes with texture.
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Clothes darker than your skin tone.
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Make sure you have no stains or rips in your clothing.
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You don’t have to perfectly match the rest of the family, just wear something that coordinates. Wearing the same color family or tone looks great.
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Wear fashionable yet comfortable shoes..we will likely be walking around and playing during most of the session.
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Kids – Same advice as above, but again, everything needn’t match, simply coordinate with the parents’ outfits. If Dad’s in a T-shirt, don’t have your child wear a dress shirt. Stay away from logos and loud prints.
Be prepared to play and have fun!!!
Things that will make your headshot/Portrait session even BETTER!
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Have your eyebrows waxed or threaded no more than two days before your shoot.
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Have your hair colored and/or cut about a week before (if it needs it). It takes a few days for color to oxidize and look its best and haircuts need a few days to relax.
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Drink tons of water and get lots of sleep!
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Exfoliate lips with a toothbrush or face exfoliator every day starting at least the week before. No one likes chapped lips in their pictures.
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DO NOT get a facial anywhere near your headshot date. They are very abrasive and people tend to break out for about a week afterwards.
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Bring clothes that you LOVE!
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Have your hair blown out professionally before you come if you can or have it as camera ready as you can get it.
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Practice expressions in a mirror.
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Be prepared to play and have fun! We will take A LOT of pictures!
Types of clothes to bring:
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Clothes with texture.
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Shirts darker than your skin tone (deep red, green, blue and black).
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Form fitting shirts with interesting/flattering necklines in complimentary colors that bring out your eyes.
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Shirt with a collar.
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dressy outfit.
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something casual and fun.
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Personality outfit.
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Comfortable shoes.
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make sure you have no stains or rips in the clothing you are bringing and if it’s really wrinkled you can iron or steam it here
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FAMILIES- you don't need to all match or look the same. I recommend wearing complimentary colors (examples: Fall colors orpastels..) and similar fabrics.
If you would like to have a makeup artist I can arrange that for an extra fee, otherwise:
Kind of makeup to bring:
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neutral/pink/or peach lipstick and lipgloss
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eyeliner
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mascara and eyelash curler
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foundation and concealer
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photo finish powder/luminous/translucent-something like that
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blush or bronzer