We have created this page filled with FAQs, tips, and tricks for you to follow to insure that your photoshoot produces the best images possible.
Getting Ready For Your Photoshoot
What should I wear to my photoshoot?
Tight clothing like leggings, pantyhose, socks, and even bras can leave marks on the skin that can be nearly impossible to remove during post-production. The easiest way to avoid these issues is to come to your photoshoot wearing loose clothing. This becomes even more important if you are planning any boudoir or implied nudity types of images.
How should I wear my makeup?
Your studio time is limited and we want to spend as much of that time as possible, taking pictures. So, coming to your photoshoot makeup ready is preferred. Unless you are wanting something specific, we suggest that you wear your makeup in the way that you would wear it normally. The more natural you look will result in images that look most like you. Feel free to bring your makeup with you in the event that you may want to touch it up during the photoshoot.
Posing and positioning are something that your photographer will assist you with but when it comes to portraits, your eyes and facial expressions can tell a much better story than any pose could ever do. Peter Coulson is a renowned global fashion photographer who has done a series of videos covering this very topic with brand-new fashion models. Please take some time to watch these videos before your photoshoot.
Model Training
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What outfits should I stay away from?
Stripes, patterns, and clothing with pictures and words can all distract the viewer’s eyes away from the main subject, which is you. Choose clothing and colors that will draw the viewer’s attention to you and not just what you are wearing.
Colors?
The best way to pick your outfit colors is to stick with primary, complementary, or monochromatic color themes. Your main color is going to be your primary color. If you are looking for a color to compliment that color, whatever color is opposite of the primary color on the color wheel, is going to be your complementary color. If you stay with just a primary color and want to include different hues of that same color, this is called monochromatic. Whites, grays, and blacks are going to be your neutrals that will traditionally go with any color. If you are familiar with color theory, feel free to experiment with triadic and quadratic color themes but if you are unfamiliar it is always safest to stay with primary, complimentary, or monochromatic themes.
Monochromatic
This would be an example of a monochromatic color theme.
If you should have any questions about your photoshoot, you can always feel free to reach out to us. It is our job to assist you and to provide you with the best experience for your photoshoot.