Session Tips / Looking Your Best

General Photography Tips for Looking Your Best

• Girls, wear your make-up a tad heavier than usual, avoiding too light or too dark colors which can make you look washed out. Casual sessions call for lighter, more natural-looking makeup, while dramatic and glamorous work great for a dressy shoot. If kissing is going to be involved, bring your lipstick or lip gloss for quick touch ups.
• While we can sometimes remove blemishes or darkness under the eyes, the use of concealer and foundation are strongly encouraged to avoid these being seen in your photographs.
• Wear clothing in complimentary or coodinating colors.
• Make sure those finger and toenails are clean and manicured.
• Unless your watch is a fashion accessory, don't wear it.

Couple Sessions

Whether newly engaged or married for 12 years, couple sessions are the pefect way to capture the love you both share. Decide on the look and feel of your session and dress accordingly. For a more casual, relaxed feel, a pair of jeans and nice top are perfect. For a romantic, vintagey feel, a dress and heels for her and slacks or jeans with a button-down shirt for him are encouraged. Choose clothing in complimentary colors and feel free to bring outfit changes or layering pieces (i.e. jackets, hats, scarves, jewelry, hair accessories). Again, be creative: choose a location that is significant to both of you and feel free to bring along props that signify your personalities. Into music? Bring your instrument or Ipod. Coffee lovers can bring their favorite mugs. An outdoor loving couple can bring a picnic basket, bottle of wine or juice and wine glasses. Or how about an old bicycle? There, do we have your creative juices flowing now? Be ready to smooch alot, hold hands and display all-around mushiness.

Children / Family Sessions

Make sure you little guys and gals are well fed before the session and bring along snacks to curb hunger pangs. At this stage your child is a bundle of energy and probably doesn't like to sit still. No worries, we prefer tagging along after them and capturing them at play in a totally natural, unposed environment. Be creative and feel free to bring along props such as a kiddie-sized chair, tricycle, favorite toys, blanket to lay on the grass and so on. Two or three outfits with accessories are suggested, or outfits with layering options. If a family session, while not everone has to wear the same colors, make sure your outfits don't clash.

Baby Sessions

Photographing your little cherub can be a challenge, so plan on spending over an hour (possibly two) for your session, scheduling your photo shoot around your baby's naps and feeding times. Suggested items to bring are a large baby blanket in white, cream, or a gender-oriented color (textures make for interesting photos), his and her wedding rings, and a framed wedding photo. We'll probably photograph the majority of your little one's pictures in his or her's diaper, however feel free to bring an outfit or two and accesories (i.e. hairbows, hats) for variety in your pictures. A favorite stuffed animal or toy can also be incorporated into some of the shots. We also like to include mommy and daddy in the pics, so wear coordinating clothing (whites or neutrals are preferred). And don't forget the pacifier!