Senior Girls

Senior Guys

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We want your images to be a true reflection of you! 

Start by getting plenty of sleep the night before.  You should apply your makeup slightly heavier than normal.  It is usually not a good idea to make drastic changes to your hairstyle right before your photo session.  Some seniors choose to have professional hair and makeup done for their portraits.  We recommend Salon Le Rae for blowouts, big curls and makeup that will enhance your beauty while keeping a natural look.

Make sure you are comfortable in your clothing and that it flatters you.  This will ensure that you like how you look when viewing your photos.  If you are self-conscious about your arms, avoid sleeveless or cap-sleeve shirts and tank tops, as they tend to make arms look fuller.  Solid colors photograph best, avoid logos and busy patterns.  Bring a variety of colors and mix the level of styles.  Some should be dressy and some casual.  If you are comfortable in dresses, bring them.  They photograph really well and offer a nice variety from your other casual clothing choices.  Be careful not to wear a dark colored bra under light colored shirts or you might be surprised what shows up in the final photographs.

Please do not worry about breakouts or blemishes; any of the poses that you select for you package will be retouched.  


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Consider getting a haircut three to seven days before the session. On the day of the session, take a shower, shave and comb your hair. Get ready for the portrait session like you are planning to meet someone important or special.  We totally understand that some guys do not want to change multiple times, but you will be happy to have multiple looks when selecting your final images.  

Bring props that help show who you are.  Some popular choices are sports equipment, uniforms and musical instruments.  If you would like to be photographed with your car, let us know when scheduling your session so we can plan accordingly.   

Please do not worry about breakouts or blemishes; any of the poses that you select for your package will be retouched.  


Families

Coordinating the family's outfits for a session can be overwhelming, but it's easier than you think. Each of your individual personalities should shine through these portraits with what you’re wearing. Different colors and textures add visual interest, and they also make your photos look more true-to-life. You never walk down the street in matching white t-shirts and jeans, so why start now?!

A great way to start planning is choosing a solid "base" color and adding in complimenting patterns and colors that blend with the main color. We suggest choosing Mom’s outfit first and building from there. If she has a charcoal shirt and black pants, then dad can wear a charcoal and black button up, daughter in a black dress, and son in a solid black or gray polo. Incorporating accessories like scarves, headbands, or sweaters is a great way to tie things together.

Looser or layered clothing is awesome. You will be sitting, standing, kneeling, and hugging. We will always pose you in the best way, but if you are self-conscious, feel free to let us know and we will pay special attention. Wear flattering clothing, short or long sleeves, light cardigans or jacket if you like.

Whatever you wear should represent your family as a whole. Don’t feel you have to go out and buy something new just for the sake of family portraits. As nice as it is to buy new clothes - it’s not something we necessarily recommend or require. Don’t show up in a ratty t-shirt and pants that are so worn they no longer fit properly. Wearing something you're comfortable in and you know that it fits you is great. Remember - don’t go crazy trying to do something that is out of the ordinary. If your husband doesn’t like to wear pink - don’t put him in a pink shirt. If your toddler refuses to wear the outfit you chose the morning of your session, pick something else. In 10 years you will laugh at the memory. No matter if your clothes are new or old, they look best when washed and ironed.

Relax! More often than not there is at least one family member who isn't necessarily comfortable in front of the camera. You don’t want to look back at these pictures and remember that. In 20 years you’ll just want to think about the wonderful memories from that time in your life. Family is forever, as are these portraits.

 


Newborns

In-Studio

We suggest bringing your baby in within the first 14 days. Pre-booking your session is best so we can plan to set aside enough time. Babies are sleepiest during those first two weeks so it’s easy to wrap them and get some great posed images. If you're hoping for some connection or natural moment shots, up to 3 weeks is best. Around 4 weeks they no longer look like a new-newborn.


We will warm up the room prior to your arrival. A warmer environment allows us to photograph baby in a diaper/naked without upsetting them.
Bring blankets, headbands, or items that have meaning to you and your family. We have wraps here, but if you have anything that was made by a grandparent or someone close to you, we are happy to use it in the session.


A simple colored onesie (often white) is great to have. Some babies don’t like to be naked so keeping them in a clean, simple outfit makes them happy and produces great images.


Safety is extremely important to us. We will not force a pose or use a prop we don’t think is appropriate. If we are not feeling well, we will call and reschedule your session to keep your baby out of harms way.


Newborn sessions usually last anywhere from 30 minutes-3 hours depending on how the baby is doing that day. We can and will take breaks so your baby can eat if need be.

In-Home Sessions

In-home sessions are the perfect way to capture memories with your newborn and family in a relaxed and comfortable setting. We can show off your nursery, pets, and home, which allows you to look back and remember things as they really were at that point in time.

Siblings (and often Dads) do great in this situation. No forced posing is done in the home, just gentle direction, which allows natural and authentic moments and connections to occur.