Be Prepared
Because you’ll want to look and feel your best:
💇🏽 Get a haircut 10-14 days before your session.
😴 Get a good night's sleep the night before
😎 Avoid the sun for a couple days
💧HYDRATE! Your skin will thank you!
What to Bring
All the things for touch ups:
HAIR, BEARD & ACCESSORIES
📏 A comb or brush and any product you might use...
🧔🏽Some guys have opted to come with stubble and then shave to add a clean look
🧢 Belts, shoes, hats, jackets, class ring if you have one and then any sports gear or hobby stuff.
🪰 If going on location, bring bug spray!
CLOTHES
👖Yeah, you're gonna want to have some options! Make a sure to iron anything that needs ironing and then be sure to bring those items on hangers! Bring something dressy, something casual, something fun! Bring layers (jacket or flannels are popular) and at least four options (hey but not all the same shirt in difficult colors or the same color in different shirts--change it up!).
See more about what to wear below.
PROPS & PAPARAZZI
🏀🎨🎸🛠️Bring all the things...Sports uniforms & equipment, Cheer uniform & pompoms, your dance shoes and costumes, your artwork & tools, any musical instruments, your favorite book(s), anything you collect. Heck, you can even bring cars 🚗, 🚲 bikes. Anything you bring will can add visual interest and personality to your portraits!
👏👥🐶We love parents, and no worries, if they get unruly (lol) we will just put them to work! But also, having a friend around for support is fun, and can help you relax in front of the camera. We can even snap a photo of the two of you together at no extra charge! You can even bring your pet (but let's talk first).
What to Wear
If you want a timeless portrait that will still be stylish 25 years from now, here are a few things you can wear to achieve that goal!
Think about the colors you see in nature such as TANS, BLUES, GREENS, MAROONS, GREYS and work in those palettes. BLACK & WHITE is great too. Our grounds range from natural to industrial so both lighter and darker colors are great. Solid colors will almost always be your best choice and we generally avoid plaids or shirts with large patters; BUT, if you wear plaid all the time, if its your thing, bring it with you. Just bring some non-plaid too. Its important to select clothes that compliment your body and style.
Also great...LAYERS! 🧥 Jean jackets, Letterman's, sweaters, leather , even your plaid-these add dynamic interest and style.
👖 Jeans, pants and even shorts that coordinate with your tops are also very important. Make sure they fit well - practice sitting on the floor or crouching in them to make sure you're comfortable--we will have you moving around! And don't forget about fun and coordinating accessories like belts, footwear (we will include your feet in just a few shots) and jackets. 👞
For your folks 👥... Be sure to bring something your parent(s) or Grandma loves to see you in (it will make them so happy and come on, its a small give on your part).
For your school 🏫... Make sure you bring some things that adhere to your school's rules about clothing - we've seen some rules such as no hats, no sleeveless shirts, and even no ripped jeans too. 🚫 You can certainly wear these items at your session, but we need to make sure we have images that will meet your yearbook requirements, too.
Arrive wearing your favorite, most comfortable, most flattering pair of jeans, and bring a variety of tops as as outlined above to go with them. We have a portable changing booth so no problem changing while we are out and about.
to recap
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Bring a variety of looks (casual, formal, comfortable, fun)
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Remember to Iron
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Bring a variety of colors AND styles
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Layers are great
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Stick to solid colors but if patterns are your thing, bring one or two in addition to your solids
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Bring sports stuff, musical items, formal attire, something outrageous or fun!
