A Preparation Guide to your Portrait Session

For Ladies

Clothing

Choose 4 outfits to bring with you at the photoshoot. They can include:

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Bright colors blouse/top without patterns
Smart / business attire
Smart jacket

Wear something you love and retain your own style.

Choose clothing with a tapered waist, nothing too baggy

Cover your shoulders to avoid armpits shots

Try all the outfits before well before the photoshoot and plan a shopping trip if you need something new.

Informal Clothing

If you want something more informal:

Bring a nice dress
Choose tops with nice colors
Pick accessories that you like

Accessories

Bring some jewelry if you like, it will help to complement the pictures
If you wear glasses bring them with you
Hats and scarves are great fun to use during the shoot for a more relaxed, casual look
Bring your work tools if you would like to include them in your photo
Have some heels and some comfortable shoes

Make up - Self Made

I would always recommend having professional make up done by a my make up artist, but if that is not possible, here are some tips:

Wear matt makeup; nothing that shines or shimmers. Dab your t-zone with a tissue or facial blotting paper to eliminate shine and dust some powder on your nose
Apply concealer and foundation generously, they are important for a flawless look
Don’t be afraid to apply your blush and bronzer a little heavier than normal. It will accentuate your cheek bones and give you a healthy glow during the shoot
Wear your eye makeup slightly darker than normal, especially around the eyes. A black liner and mascara helps to make your eyes pop in the pictures. You can wear color shades
Wear your lipstick a few shades darker than your skin. Without any color, your lips tend to blend right into your face on camera. If you have doubts about the color, start with a lighter lipstick. You can apply a darker or brighter one in the second half of the photoshoot.

Fake lashes — They may not be something you would normally wear, but they can completely transform your eyes in photos. If you have the time and desire apply them.

It is a good idea to apply some body lotion before the shoot to help avoid any dryness that can be accentuated in the photos.
DO NOT APPLY FAKE TAN!

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Make up - Professional

I recommend having professional make up in particular if you have difficult skin, are not confident with your make up or are doing a boudoir shoot.

If we have booked our make up artist for you please come with a clean face and relax into having the make up done for you!

Please DO NOT APPLY FAKE TAN

Hair- Self Made

Go for volume, volume and more volume and the style you like!
Apply some hair anti-frizz if your hair is very static
Avoid last minute drastic coloring changes

Hair- Professional

It is generally best not to wash your hair the same morning of the photoshoot. One day before is preferable
Have some clips with you to help hold your hair in place
Have an idea in mind for what style you would like

Body

Apply some moisturizing cream on your body before the photoshoot

Hands

Hands are an important part of a person's image. Apply some hand cream and a nail varnish of your choice, natural tones are preferable.
Book a mani cure if you can.