Seniors — How Can I look my best?
- Classic Styles! 5 years from now you don't want your photograph to look dated. Choose
clothes that look timeless and look good in a sitting position (not too tight, not baggy).
- Choose solid colors or subtle prints! Busy patterns and big stripes draw attention to your
body instead of your beautiful face.
- Shall I choose light or dark colors? If you want to look thinner, wear medium to dark colors.
Light colors will add 5 to 10 pounds to your look.
- Wear 3/4 to long sleeve tops and open collars. Sleeveless is only good if you are very thin.
Turtlenecks are only flattering to people with long necks. Wear long pants.
- Should I wear my glasses? If you wear glasses there are several alternatives:
- Take out the lenses and wear your empty frames so you look like yourself
- Borrow an empty pair of frames from your eye doctor
- Have the anti reflection put on your glasses
- Bring accessories that have meaning to you. Heirloom jewelry, scarves, belts, hats, watches
and special rings personalize your portrait. Make sure your hands and nails look great.
- Don't get a sun tan the day before. It is impossible to retouch burned noses and tone down
red faces.
- Relax about your complexion! Any blemishes can be toned down with a touch up stick. But
no sweat, the finished prints will be retouched and you will look great.
- You've got to have a great hair day! For men, haircuts the day before are out. Give it at
least a week to grow . Bangs shadowing the eyes are also out. For women, fuller hairstyles are
best for the sunlit outdoors and glamour.
- What should I do about makeup? All makeup should be in a matte finish. Stick to
natural (browns and grays) tones for the eyes. No sparkles, glitter or gloss. Thick mascara is
great. Choose a natural lip color that will enhance the shape of your lips. Men with heavy
beards should shave right before their session.
- How many outfits should I bring? Always bring at least 2-3 extra tops or outfits so we can
help you choose the best look for your portraits. Or, you can go by these guidelines depending
on the session you choose:
- Mini Session — 2 outfits
- Standard Session — 3 outfits
- Deluxe Session — 6 outfits
- Indoor or Outdoor Sessions — Women
- ¾ sleeve blouses, sweaters or jackets, solid colors (no white)
- Long pants (darker color), dark socks and shoes or sandals
- Long dress or skirt, solid or subtle patterns, bare feet or sandals. (NO SHORT SKIRTS)
- Props: letter jacket, sports equipment, hats, car, art, instruments, family pet, 3 or 4 stems
of your favorite flowers
- Indoor or Outdoor Sessions — Men
- ¾ sleeve tops, solid colors or subtle prints
- Jeans or docker type pants and belt
- Dark socks and shoes
- Formal look: a suit, long sleeve shirt and tie or jacket with dress shirt
- Props: letter jacket, sports equipment, hats, car, art, instrument, family pet
- Sessions with Buddies, Brothers and Sisters
- Solid color or subtle printed tops that blend together.
- Long pants or jeans (or long dresses for the women)
- Flat shoes, dark socks
- Black and White Sessions — Women
- Evening make up (heavier on your eyes and lips)
- Choose formal or casual clothes-long sleeves, dark or light tones
- Black and White Sessions — Men
- Long sleeve shirt, long pants, dark or light tops
- Suit for formal
- Dark shoes and socks
- How can I prepare for my portrait?
- Go through your closet now to see what will work
- Shop for what you will need
- The day before your session make sure all the outfits are clean and ironed
- How long will the photography session take?
- Mini session — 30 minutes
- Standard session — 1 hour
- Deluxe session — 1–1/2 hours
- Where do I change? We have a changing room at the studio with air conditioning, mirrors,
closet, bathroom and plugs for curling irons.
- When will I see the images? In two weeks, your slide show presentation will be ready.
We don't make paper proofs. Instead, you see your gorgeous images enlarged on the wall. Before you
leave the photography session, we will schedule your next appointment for the slide show. We'll also
give you a price list to take home.
- Who should come to the slide show? You, of course, mom or dad or both. It takes about 2 hours
to go through the selecting process. The 50% deposit on your order will be due at this time.
- What if I need to cancel or reschedule? Due to our advance bookings, with a 14–day notice
or more, your session fee is 100% refunded.
Less than 14 days the session is non-refundable.
- Last minute checklist for in the car
- Map
- All clothes and accessories (clean and ironed)
- Props
- Makeup, curling iron and brush
- Parents' schedules for two weeks ahead to plan the slide show presentation
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