Things that will make your Family Session Even Better
Types of clothes to wear and grooming (Just suggestions/ideas):
- Mom- Have your eyebrows waxed or threaded at least two days before your shoot.
- 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.
- Simple jewelry is best.
- Dad - Have a fresh shave or trim, and use a new razor with moisturizing shaving cream to limit bumps and redness.
- Make sure nails are clean and trimmed.
- 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.
- Drink tons of water and try to get quality sleep. :)
- Exfoliate lips with a toothbrush or face exfoliator every day starting at least the week before. No one like chapped lips in their pictures.
- Form fitting shirts/dresses with interesting/flattering necklines in complimentary colors that bring out your eyes.
- Layering is a nice touch. Sweater/vest over button down/ cardigan or scarf...
- Clothes with texture.
- Clothes darker than your skin tone.
- Make sure you have no stains or rips in your clothing.
- 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.
- Wear fashionable yet comfortable shoes..we will likely be walking around and playing during most of the session.
- 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!
- Have your eyebrows waxed or threaded no more than two days before your shoot.
- 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.
- Drink tons of water and get lots of sleep!
- Exfoliate lips with a toothbrush or face exfoliator every day starting at least the week before. No one likes chapped lips in their pictures.
- 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.
- Bring clothes that you LOVE!
- Have your hair blown out professionally before you come if you can or have it as camera ready as you can get it.
- Practice expressions in a mirror.
- Be prepared to play and have fun! We will take A LOT of pictures!
Types of clothes to bring:
- Clothes with texture.
- Shirts darker than your skin tone (deep red, green, blue and black).
- Form fitting shirts with interesting/flattering necklines in complimentary colors that bring out your eyes.
- Shirt with a collar.
- dressy outfit.
- something casual and fun.
- Personality outfit.
- Comfortable shoes.
- 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
- 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:
- neutral lip liner
- neutral/pink/or peach lipstick and lipgloss
- eyeliner
- mascara and eyelash curler
- foundation and concealer
- photo finish powder/luminous/translucent-something like that
- blush or bronzer
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