Clothing
The true secret is simplicity. Solid colors are strongly
recommended or clothing with simple lines and patterns.
Bold and large patterns draw attention away from the face
and may clash with the back drops. Long sleeve shirts are
recommended. Skirts, shorts, tank tops and sleeveless dresses
do not photograph well. Please do not wear shirts that are
see-through, low cut or have visible bra straps.
For males, a sport jacket and tie remain the professional
choice for the traditional head and shoulder portraits.
Make sure all clothing is ironed, an additional retouching
fee may be applied to remove wrinkles. Logos and wild
writing on shirts are not recommended.
Hair and Makeup
Avoid haircuts within a week of your session. Do not overuse
hairsprays, gels or other hair products as a reflection will
be given off by our lighting.
Girls ~ makeup may be needed to cover up blemishes and skin
imperfections, though this can also be done with our retouching.
Please make sure all foundations are blended into your jaw line.
Mascara and eyeliner help bring out your eyes, keep your eye
shade light or neutral. Keep jewelry simple. Lip gloss should
be a solid color at least one shade darker than you usually wear.
Guys ~ make sure you shave only a few hours before your session.
Other Notes
Girls ~ please make sure that your nail polish is not chipped,
we do photograph hands and it is difficult to fill in chipped nail
polish with our retouching. The same applies for toe nails as we
do full body photography as well. Please make sure that you remove
any hair-ties on your wrists, bulky watches or bracelets that you do
not want to show in your portraits.
Props ~ we love props! Feel free to bring any props that reflect you:
musical instruments, trophies, pets, sports equipment, surf boards, etc.
Our Wheeling studio is large enough to accommodate a motorcycle!
(Please call ahead if you will be bringing a motorcycle)
Tanning ~ a suntan looks great, sunburn does not. Tan lines can be
retouched for an additional fee.
