What Makes a Great Portrait?
A: YOU! Owning Your Beauty – Being It instead of thinking about it!
What Makes for a Great Photo Session?
A: You Showing up Relaxed and Confident that you and I will do a Fantastic Photo Session Together. I won’t rush you and we will have talked beforehand about what look/style you are going for. You can email me some photo ideas from Pinterest/Instagram.
B: Bring a parent and a friend to help with wardrobe changes, hair, makeup and support you with confidence.
I have an “eye for photography” and will guide you from my experience for great pictures and Senior Book Memories.
What Should I Bring to the Photo Session?
A: Clothes that you Feel Confident in!
B: Makeup for retouch here and there.
C: Shoes that express You.
D: Lotion or oil that you’ve tested and like to have a gentle healthy skin sheen.
E: Items that define you such as Musical Instrument / Sports Equipment / etc.
F: Not too much “bling” is a good idea so as to not draw attention away from your natural beauty.
What Will the Photo Session Be Like?
A: I will verbally guide you through the session.
B: We will have chatted about what you want your pictures to express about you and who you are.
C: If Studio Session, you show up on time, I will have setup the first backdrop and be camera ready.
D: We will chat about what wardrobe/style to start with.
E: I will have a bluetooth speaker ready for your smartphone so you can play/change the music and mood to your liking.
F: After about 10-15 photos, we will look at how they are shaping up. I find that’s a big help with you liking the end results.
G: The poses, facial expressions, lighting: I hear “Wow, I truly am photogenic, I love the lighting, These are Great”, etc.
H: If Outdoor Session, things are generally the same except we will have chosen one – two locations. Watched the weather forecast to make sure sunny or least partly sunny for best photos. Your parent and a friend are usually very helpful. I have them hold the light reflector, if needed, and hey are right there giving you tips and making you laugh. For wardrobe changes outdoors, I provide a popup cabana.
What if I don’t like the photos?
A: If you are not satisfied with the digital proofs, we can reschedule another photo session!