GIRLS - CLOTHING TIPS FOR GIRLS
Please arrive on time and ready (hair, makeup, etc. Be ready by your start time.

Clothing
Bring clothes on hangers…we can quickly see your clothing ideas.
Make sure your clothes are pressed. Make sure your clothing is ironed. Wrinkles will show.

Plan outfits completely, including the appropriate bra strap with the outfit and bra color and any jewelry.  Shoes are not important unless you want to feature them.

Bring a variety of outfits and styles from dressy to casual.  
3-4 outfits inside, 3-4 outside. Total 6-8 outfits will be plenty to choose from. You can repeat them too. You may not wear them all, but we can edit to what works best with the backgrounds.

Simple solids photograph best! Bring a variety of colors.

Bring something long sleeve. Black is best or a dark color. Long sleeves flatter your arms the most while sleeveless makes the arms look bigger and heavier.

Bring something black.
Bring something white.

Makeup
If you wear makeup, keep it normal or slightly heavier than normal.
Reduce any shine with translucent powder. We have some on hand if you need it.
Mascara should be clean without clumps.
Avoid makeup with sparkles.
Avoid makeup with an SPF in it, especially if it create a shine.

Hair
Avoid changing your hairstyle or cutting your hair right before your session. Let it be natural. Bring your hair care products and tools with you.  We have hair spray

Jewelry
Keep it simple! We want the attention on you. If you have different jewelry for different outfits, you might put each set in a plastic bag and attach it to the hanger of that outfit.

Glasses
Most glasses glare! Some prescriptions glare more than others. It is best to check with your optometrist. Many will loan you an empty set of frames similar to yours for your session.

Sunburn/Tanning
Tan lines are not attractive in portraits. There is an additional retouching charge to remove them. We suggest you vary your swimsuit top or use a tanning bed to minimize tan lines. Remember, DO NOT overdo tanning.
You will look burnt orange.

AVOID SUNBURN! Sunburn, peeling skin or over-tanning does not photograph well.

Complexion
We retouch ALL blemishes; so don’t worry about minor breakouts.
No need to panic or reschedule.

Our retoucher can remove braces. There is an additional charge.

Undergarments
Please bring appropriate foundation wear for each outfit.

Finger & Toe Nails
NAILS SHOW! Avoid bright colors. Natural or basic work best. We don’t want to draw attention to your nails. Many casual shots are done barefoot, so don’t forget about your toes.

 
GUYS - CLOTHING TIPS FOR GUYS

Please arrive on time and ready by your start time.

Bring clothes on hangers…we can quickly see your clothing ideas.
Make sure your clothes are pressed. Make sure your clothing is ironed. Wrinkles will show.

First of all AVOID large STRIPES AND PLAIDS!!! Solids photograph much better! Also bring a variety of color. Avoid large, bold brand names or words on clothing except for your own school logo.

A variety of outfit styles work the best. Bring some dressy, some medium and some casual. Remember, it is best to do one or two outfits that mom likes in addition to the outfits YOU like.

Plan outfits completely, including shoes. Some shots are close up while others are full length.

Bring a dark t-shirt to wear under dark shirts. A white t-shirt triangle under a dark shirt draws your attention to the white t-shirt.


Shaving
Please make sure you are clean-shaven. Retouching stubble costs extra and still does not look as good as a clean shave.

Hair
Avoid changing your hairstyle or cutting your hair right before your session. Let it be natural. Bring your hair care products and tools with you.


Glasses
Most glasses glare! Some prescriptions glare more than others. It is best to check with your optometrist. Many will loan you an empty set of frames similar to yours for your session.

Sunburn/Tanning
AVOID SUNBURN! Sunburn, peeling skin or over-tanning does not photograph well.

Complexion
We retouch ALL blemishes; so don’t worry about minor breakouts.
No need to panic or reschedule.

Our retoucher can remove braces. There is an additional charge.


Bring a dark t-shirt to wear under dark shirts. A white t-shirt triangle under a dark shirt draws your attention to the white t-shirt.

To avoid wrinkles, group your outfits together ON HANGERS not folded. Make sure your clothing is ironed. Wrinkles will show.

Shaving
Please make sure you are clean-shaven. Retouching stubble costs extra and still does not look as good as a clean shave.

Hair
Avoid changing your hairstyle or cutting your hair right before your session. Let it be natural. Bring your hair care products and tools with you.



Glasses
Most glasses glare! Some prescriptions glare more than others. It is best to check with your optometrist. Many will loan you an empty set of frames similar to yours for your session.

Sunburn/Tanning
AVOID SUNBURN! Sunburn, peeling skin or over-tanning does not photograph well.

Complexion
We retouch ALL blemishes; so don’t worry about minor breakouts.
No need to panic or reschedule.

Our retoucher can remove braces. There is an additional charge.