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Receive the following for an incredible price of $200
PORTRAIT SESSION - includes my fee for time to shoot & edit the pictures - on location of your choice - up to 4 clothing changes and 2 hours of my time.
Four 5x7 Prints
Four 8x10 Prints
Forty wallet Prints
Pay a $50 deposit to reserve your appointment.
YOUR SESSION
I prefer to do most of my sessions outdoors. No need for flashes, bulky lighting, etc. There is just no substitute for natural lighting. We can all relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Young children can play and explore while I capture some shots of them ...well, being them. :-)
LOCATION...Location...location...
That being said - there are just some shots people prefer to capture in a studio setting. I do have an indoor studio set-up in my home. I take limited appointments on the weekends. A weekNIGHT appointment might be possible, but contact me for availability.
When you book your appointment, we can discuss possible locations. My session fee includes travel anywhere in Champaign County and a 50 mile radius.
SOME TIPS...
IMPORTANT: ARRIVE EARLY!!
If you need to get ready onsite (hair, make-up, etc,) please arrive early enough to be ready by your start time. Expect to have fun while getting great photos! All sessions are low-key, low pressure and hassle free. Remember: Less stress, prettier smile!!! If you have any questions don't hesitate to give me a call. I look forward to working with you!! :-)
CLOTHING
First of all AVOID STRIPES AND PLAID!! Solids photograph much better! Also bring a variety of color, don't bring 5 blue outfits even if it is your favorite color. Avoid clothing that has wording on it except for your own school logo. Vary the style, all one look (like tanks) gets boring. Vary the dress level, bring some dressy, some medium and some casual. Remember, it is best to do one or two outfits that mom will like, then we can do the stuff YOU like. I suggest you bring double what you think we will do so we have more to pick from. Some shots are close up, others are full length. Plan outfits completely. It is hard to do a full length formal in your suit if all you brought was big old tennis shoes. Also remember, as a general rule, light clothes look better on lighter backgrounds and darker clothes look better on darker backgrounds. So if you prefer dark, bring dark, if you prefer some of both, bring some of both. Group your outfits together on hangers...not stuffed in a bag getting wrinkled ;-).
HAIR
Avoid changing your hairstyle or cutting your hair right before your session. Let it be natural. Quick easy hairstyle changes during your session are OK, but make it quick or you loose camera time. Bring your hair care tools and products with you if need be. It IS ok to show up early in curlers if you need to. Although the photographer tries to help with hair, it is hard to know what your hair "is supposed to look like". So make sure you like the look or let the photographer know your preferences. Hair style is ultimately YOUR responsibility.
JEWELRY
Best tip here, keep it simple. We want the attention on you. Big, shiny jewelry can distract from the real subject, YOU. If you have different jewelry for different outfits, you might put each set of jewelry in a plastic baggie and hang it on the hanger with that outfit.
PROPS
BRING THEM!! Bring props that help define who you are. Some popular choices are: Sports equipment (soccer ball, football, hockey stick, hurdle, whatever), sports uniforms, music instruments (from school tuba to rock guitar), activities (dance leotard and shoes, swimming, hobbies, you name it!), vehicles we will have to do outdoors...obviously ;-) I suggest more than an hour session if you plan on car shots).
GLASSES
Most glasses glare! Some prescriptions more than others. Your best bet is to check with your optometrist. Most will "loan" you an empty set of frames similar to yours for your photo session
SUNBURN/TANNING
AVOID SUNBURN! Sunburn and peeling skin DO NOT photograph well!! Tan, yes, burn, no. If you are a winter or spring session and your tan has faded, you might consider tanning. But don't overdue it so you look too fake-and-bake. ;-)
PETS
Pets are OK as long as they are house broken. It is a good idea to have someone bring a pet, then leave with them after. Or bring a pet carrier to contain them while you are being photographed without them. Treats can be helpful to hold a dogs attention.
WEATHER FOR OUTDOOR PORTRAITS
Let's face it, we are at the mercy of mother nature. If it rains, no fretting will do anything about it, we simply have to reschedule. Don't worry about overcast skies, this actually HELPS! But rain does present a problem. If it is a morning session, I will take your phone number home and call you if we need to cancel due to weather, otherwise, we should be good to go. If it is a daytime session and the weather is questionable, just give me a call.
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