Tips and Info
I DO NOT PROVIDE HAIR AND MAKEUP
Hair Stylist, Make Up Artist, Wardrobe Stylist, Creative Director are separate functions from the photographer. While I can assist in deciding which outfits brought will look best on camera and choosing backgrounds or locations, there are also professionals available to help take your shoot to the next level.
I can recommend people I have worked with upon request. They work independently and will need to be contacted for pricing and availability.
I shoot digital and you will have a chance to review the images to make sure you are satisfied with each each look. I can shoot on location or studio setting.
Helpful Tips for a great shoot!!
Lots of Rest
Wear clothes that are comfortable and that make you look great
Make sure your jacket and shirt fit you well. A poor fitting jacket or shirt will be obvious in the photos (especially around the neck)
Don't overdress
Turtlenecks are almost always a bad idea (since they crowd the face)
Clothes should be neatly pressed and should look new or like new
Avoid busy patterns and large lines/stripes
Blue/green/turquoise shirts/blouses or accents can help emphasize blue/green/hazel eyes
Avoid big prints and loud colors
DONT WEAR WHITE!!
Different necklines will change the apparent shape of your face. Bring a variety different shirts/blouses to see what works best
DONT HAVE BARE ARMS OR DEEP V’s
For a no-jacket casual look, bring various colored blouses - ideally darker than your skin tone
Be stylish and fashionable, but remember the picture is about your face and not your clothes or jewelry
Sleeveless tops/dresses can draw attention to your shoulders/arms. Consider bringing items with a variety of different sleeves
Remember: Select and wear clothes that make you feel comfortable. Select something that makes you look and feel good.
Jewelry
Keep jewelry extremely simple - small is better
Avoid jewelry that would distract from your face or that looks dated
The picture is about your face, not your jewelry
Hair and Makeup Tips
Make-up should be clean and natural
Wear a heavy layer of translucent powder - your face will appear flawless in photos. Shine disappears, pores seem smaller, skin looks even, and blush is smoother
Line lips before applying matte lipstick, then reline. Don't overdo it. Dip a cotton bud in powder and run along lip line to prevent color from bleeding
Avoid shimmers or products with lots of sparkle or shine
Avoid frosts or overly-bright colors
Don't get a new hair cut just before the shoot (you may want to let it grow-in a bit or get used to styling a new cut)
Do not try/use any new product on your hair, face or body the day before or few days before your shoot. In case you have a bad reaction to the product
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