Preparing for your session

Depending on the type of look and feel you are looking for with your portraits, we will determine what clothing options will work best for you. At the time of your booking, we will discuss with you, the best clothing options for you and your family.  However, here are a few great tips to get you started….

Hair and Make-Up

Your hair and make-up should also be worn as you would normally wear it. However, do take a moment to have a look at everyone’s hair; is anyone due for a hair cut or colour? If so, make sure you book them in before your session. We want to capture images of the real you, so no need to go over the top with make-up if you don’t normally wear it.  We retouch all of the work that you purchase, so if there is something that you’re not entirely happy with in your complexion then we can fix it.

What to wear

It is important that you feel comfortable in whatever it is that you decide to wear, because if you feel good you will look good.

As a rule of thumb, smart casual is the best way to go. Guys look great in collared shirts, long flowing dresses look stunning on the girls and little kids look great in bright colours. Don’t be afraid to mix it up a bit.

Keep in mind what everybody is wearing to maintain harmony with the overall look, but more importantly steer away from heavy stripes, spots or large logos. Try not to have an exact match of clothing for everyone unless you particularly wish to theme the images.  Instead, use similar colours in the clothing for everyone – two to three co-ordinated colours work best.

Consider your finger nails and toe nails (if you’re wearing open toed footwear), prepare them in line with your own personal style. If you wear glasses, be sure to bring a pair with clear lenses.

Don’t be worried if you don’t have a wardrobe that rivals the celebrities, sometimes the simplest of clothing can be the most effective. But do make sure all your clothes are clean and pressed. It’s important for everyone to wear flattering clothing that fits correctly.

Feel free to bring a couple of out fits to your session; your photographer will help you choose the most appropriate one. It also gives you the opportunity to mix it up a little bit, you can change clothing half way through your session to add some additional variety to your shots.

Getting the kids ready

Little ones can sometimes be the trickiest to prepare for a photo session. They quickly pick up on stress and may become nervous, so always keep it fun and don’t rehearse the sitting.

When booking your session keep in mind your children’s sleep times. No one likes to smile and have fun when they are tired and ready for a nap.

Make sure you arrive at your session early to give your child time to get to know your photographer and used to their new surroundings. During the session if you want to help with making them smile, it works really well when parents stand behind the photographer so young ones look in the direction of the camera when you’re calling for their attention.

Bring along their favourite toy, this can add an extra level of sentiment to your photographs.