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If you are wanting your newborn
to have that "curled" look in his/her photos, please understand
that babies are best photographed during the first two weeks
after birth. During this time, they "curl" and have that special
freshly born look that won't be there for long.
Nothing photographs as beautifully as baby skin. Babies should
be photographed wearing a diaper or diaper cover. Be aware of
clothing that will constrict the skin and leave marks
(socks, waistbands).
Ages Newborn to 5 months
Since your baby is not able to sit up yet, there is little point
in trying to make a "smiling into the camera" type portrait at
this age. However, a beautiful portrait can be made of your baby
by simply "cradling the child into some pillows or a basket.
Your baby may be smiling, or not smiling, or even sleeping! All
three are precious. The best clothing for this type of portrait
is white or pastel shades of color such as pink or baby blue.
This is a good time to consider a Mother/Baby Portrait!
Ages 6 months to 1 year
This baby is normally able to sit up, and will respond well with
smiles.
One-year-olds can usually stand and a variety of poses can be
made. We will work with any clothing you like on your child.
For best results, at your 6 Month session, your baby should be
able to sit unassisted.
At 9 months, your baby should be able to stand holding on to
something
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Clothing choice is a very important part of creating
beautiful timeless portraits. If you would like to keep with
a classic look, avoid logos, stripes, or other distracting
patterns or color combinations. Textured clothing is a nice
choice - sweaters, corduroy, etc. for fall and winter, and
little slip dresses for girls or denim overalls with or
without shirt for boys in spring/summer. Bare feet are
always preferred.
If, however, you were considering a more trendy look for
your children, that is fine too and a lot of fun. Feel free
to bring some extras such as knit hats, scarves, favorite
toys for some more variety and fun.
Include appropriate socks and shoes, or plan to have your
child photographed barefoot. If more than one person will be
photographed, be sure to coordinate clothing for everyone,
remembering that color and style should be similar from head
to toe.
Special attention should be paid to your child's skin in the
week leading up to your session. Lotion on the face and lip
balm on the lips makes a significant difference in close up
face shots. Parents should clean their child's face, eyes,
nose, and lips prior to the session.
Ages 2-3 years
Your child is walking and running, and likes to be
independent, making the session much more challenging! You
may want to bring things the child likes to play with to
include in the portrait. Use the same recommendations for
the session and clothing as outlined for the 1 year old.
Ages 4 and Up
Your child is verbalizing well by now, and is often shy to
strangers. This is normally overcome by talking about things
he or she is interested in. PLEASE DO NOT TELL YOUR CHILD TO
SMILE, or practice smiling at home. This will always result
in a "fake" smile rather than a natural expression, and will
be a handicap for the photographer to overcome. Really, the
less you tell them, the better!
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Clothing for group portraits must be carefully selected to
blend the bodies together. First, decide whether the basic
tone of the clothing will be warm-toned (browns, etc.) or
cool-toned (blues/grays/blacks, etc.) Solid colors within
the same color family are most appropriate for photographs
with two or more people, where we are trying to convey a
sense of unity.
If everyone wears something with completely different
colors, it is like having individual pictures. When one
person is in a solid with the other in a busy pattern, the
patterned outfit will be a considerable distraction.
Coordination is vital to the strength and unity of the
portrait. Choose 1 to 2 solid complimentary colors.
Sometimes, the tops for the females will be one color and
the males will wear another color. We encourage all members
of the group to wear the same color bottoms.
Everyone in similar tones - medium to light OR medium to
dark
Everyone in similar color tones - neutral to cool colors are
best
Consistency in style - casual, semi-formal, formal, etc.
Eyeglasses - frames with no lenses if possible
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First of all, solids photograph much better! Also, bring a
variety of color. Don't bring in 5 blue outfits even if it
is your favorite color. Although certain styles will be
"in", we suggest you avoid clothing that has wording on it
As a general rule, light clothes look best on light
backgrounds and dark cloths on dark backgrounds. If you
prefer one over the other that's fine; however, if you like
both bring both.
Avoid Changing your hairstyle or cutting your hair just
before your photo session. Let it be natural. Quick and easy
hairstyle changes during your session are OK but make it
quick or you loose camera time.
Most glasses glare and show distortion. It is best to check
with your optometrist to borrow an empty set of frames
similar to yours for your photo session. Please remember
that an additional fee will be charged to remove any glass
glare
Braces - Our computer experts can remove the braces for an
extra charge, and it's worth it if you want to show a
beautiful smile. Ask us for details.
Have Props? BRING THEM! On a sports team? - Bring your
jersey or equipment. Into dance? - Bring your leotard and
shoes. Cheerleaders bring pomp-pomp's, musicians bring your
instruments, you could even bring a skateboard or snowboard!
These are your portraits.
How do you want to be defined?
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Think about the image you want to project in your
portrait—conservative, friendly, artsy, approachable—and
dress accordingly. When in doubt, professional is always
good, and friendly usually is too. If you’re unsure what to
wear for a business portrait session, it’s hard to go wrong
with conservative business attire. Deep colors—such as navy
blue, gray and brown—are great jacket choices. Avoid pure
black jackets if possible, although it’s better than a
jacket that’s too light. For shirts, try to avoid patterns
or too-vivid a color. Gentlemen, feel free to add a splash of color with a tie,
but remember that a solid color—like red or blue—or a very
minimal pattern will always photograph better than a
distracting tie with multiple colors and a bold,
eye-catching pattern. If you’ll be wearing jewelry, simple
and conservative is better than big and bold.
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