Tips for your portrait session
Clothing: Timeless clothing in solid colors are best. Coordinating
clothing for group portraits works well i.e. all in light colors or all in
dark colors. Bright colors and bold patterns are very distracting. Also
avoid stripes and images on the front of shirts. All white is very
pleasant on a light background as faces show up first and attention
goes right into the eyes of the subject. Dark clothing on a darker
background has the same attention getting effect. In adult and group
portraits elbows and arms on adults can be distracting, so 3/4 sleeves
or longer are best. Short sleeves are fine for individual children’s
portraits.
Hair: Hairstyles should not be changed right before a portrait. Hair
cuts should be at least one week prior to the session. Only you know
how you like your, or your children’s hair.
We cannot make suggestions as to style, bow placement etc.
Glasses: The lens in glasses distort the shape of one’s eyes and face.
To avoid this we recommend seeing your optometrist and borrowing a
lenslesspair for your session. . There is an additional cost to correct
distortion and glare.
The secret to outstanding portraits is communication.
Please feel free to discuss your wishes for the final portrait prior to
your session. We can suggest clothing and backgrounds or locations
to enhance your ideas.
All business is done by scheduling an appointment.
Please call 989-894-4800
for a consultation appointment.
Clothing: Timeless clothing in solid colors are best. Coordinating
clothing for group portraits works well i.e. all in light colors or all in
dark colors. Bright colors and bold patterns are very distracting. Also
avoid stripes and images on the front of shirts. All white is very
pleasant on a light background as faces show up first and attention
goes right into the eyes of the subject. Dark clothing on a darker
background has the same attention getting effect. In adult and group
portraits elbows and arms on adults can be distracting, so 3/4 sleeves
or longer are best. Short sleeves are fine for individual children’s
portraits.
Hair: Hairstyles should not be changed right before a portrait. Hair
cuts should be at least one week prior to the session. Only you know
how you like your, or your children’s hair.
We cannot make suggestions as to style, bow placement etc.
Glasses: The lens in glasses distort the shape of one’s eyes and face.
To avoid this we recommend seeing your optometrist and borrowing a
lenslesspair for your session. . There is an additional cost to correct
distortion and glare.
The secret to outstanding portraits is communication.
Please feel free to discuss your wishes for the final portrait prior to
your session. We can suggest clothing and backgrounds or locations
to enhance your ideas.
All business is done by scheduling an appointment.
Please call 989-894-4800
for a consultation appointment.
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