TIPS FOR WOMEN
HANDS: Make sure
your nails and hands look good. If you don't want to get a manicure, remove
old, chipped polish. Apply a clear coat of polish and use some hand lotion
just before you are photographed. Even if they’re not your “best”
feature, you cant escape that they are noticeably attached to the end
of your arms, and they will show in portraits from time to time. Remember,
if you paint your nails, do your toes too. You many do some barefoot poses
and you’ll want your hands and feet to match.
ATTITUDE: Relax. You’re
gonna love this. It’s a one-time deal! So leave your worries at
home, be prepared and you’ll enjoy this experience. Don't hesitate
to call us if you have any questions! We need to be a positive part of
the creation process! We can’t do it without you.
ACCESSIORIES: As you plan
your wardrobe, don't forget the accessories! The right belt, hat, jewelry,
and shoes really make the outfit work!
UNDERGARMENTS: It may
seem obvious, but in the preparation process it is sometimes overlooked.
Undergarments must be in the shape and shade for each outfit. Shear clothing
can show panty lines, especially when the light hits them right!
HAIR: If you plan to have
a haircut, schedule it about three weeks prior to your session. This will
give you some time for it to lose’s that “just cut”
look, and if it’s not a cut you like, you’ll have enough time
to reschedule with out losing your reservation fee. If you color your
hair, don't forget that roots do show. You may want to make arrangements
to have your hair colored before you are photographed.
WARDROBE: Make sure all
the outfits you wear for all sessions are complete. By that, we mean you
should cress from head to toe! You don't want to limit creativity, and
that might happen when we don't have the option of photographing you in
a full-body pose. Be sure your wardrobe is clean and pressed! Wrinkles,
rips and stains will show, and cannot be removed. Be sure your clothes
fit. Super-oversized clothes aren’t as flattering in photographs
as they might be in person. On the other hand, anything to tight may confine
and make you look uncomfortable! Long sleeves are best. Even the most
slender person might find that. In a photograph, an exposed upper arm
(or thigh) may appear larger then it actually is.
SKIN: Shine is a problem
that shows is in pictures. Luckily you can do something about it. Bring
translucent powder! It’s just clean powder, which will reduce the
oils on your skin.
Also remember, too much sun darkens skin unnaturally, dries hair, shows
bags under the eyes, and makes skin appear shiny, Tan lines and sunburn
cannot be fixed. They will show in the finished portraits.
If you wear glasses: Glasses
can cause glare, distortion and magnification that cannot be fixed. We
will do all we can to minimize and eliminate theses problems, but we do
have limitations! To ensure that you don't have these problems, you may
want to ask your optician to remove your lenses for the session, or to
lend you a pair of the same frames without the lenses in them. You will
only need the frames for a few hours. |