So you have decided to book a photo shoot. Â Now you want to inject some of your own style! Â That's a great idea! Â Here are some basics.
1) Keep it (visually) simple. Â We want your face to dominate the photograph. Â Don't wear clothing with designs, words, pictures or busy patterns. Â These will look really out of place real quick.
2) Bring props if you have something that's meaningful to you. Â Items like musical instruments, hobbies, letterman jackets or sports equipment.
3) For the guys, be sure to practice good basic grooming before your session.  Guys need a fresh shave (or beard trim if that's your thing) and trimmed nails. Â
4)Â Ladies should go with a hairstyle they are comfortable with, touch up their nails (if necessary), and wear your makeup normally. Â Don't wear makeup or foundation that contains spf as it can look shiny and blue-ish in pictures. Â Don't wear super glossy lipstick as it makes white spots from the shine when light (or sun) hits it. Â It's nice to include some jewelry, but too much is distracting.
5) Don't worry about blemishes. Â IÂ can remove most of those.
6) Relax into the shoot and have a good time.  Nobody is comfortable in front of the camera at first.  It takes most people 10-20 minutes to relax and warm up.  Be ready for it.  It's my job to help you to get comfortable with a camera pointed at you.  I'll talk, ask questions, and tell you silly stories if necessary.  Once you get comfortable, we'll make some fantastic photographs.