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Preparing for your portrait session;
Portrait Guide
(Getting Ready)
CLOTHING
Wear what you feel great in, casual or formal clothing. Solid colors are best. Avoid busy patterns: they can distract from your face. Some poses are close up, others full length, so plan outfits completely including shoes. As a general rule, darker clothes are more slandering. Be careful of baggy clothes that might make you look larger than you are. Sleeveless shirts tend to make your arms look fuller. V-necks are always flattering. Wear a dark t-shirt under dark shirts, a white t-shirt under a dark shirt will stand out.
HAIR
Avoid changing your hair style or cutting your hair right before your session. Let it be natural. The photographer will help you identify improperly placed hair. Make sure you have a style and look that you like and let the photographer know the style that you like.
JEWERY
Wear your special jewelry: necklaces, rings, bracelets, etc. Mention to the photographer if they have a special meaning and you need them to be shown in the portrait.
MAKE-UP
Apply make-up as you would normally for an evening out. Pay special attention to your eyes: the focal point of a portrait. Mascara can help bring your eyes out, be careful not to over apply it. Also bring some lipstick and power for small touch-ups.
GLASSES
If you wear glasses all the time, you'll want to have them in your portraits. That's the real you.
COMPLEXION
Vido's Photoworks offers portrait retouch that can soften facial lines and correct blemishes, scratches, scars, etc. We can also whiten teeth and brighten eyes as you wish.
What's your style?
Formal or Causal it is your choice?
DID YOU KNOW?
- You may invite grandparents and other family members or loved ones to join your portrait setting (even if they are not members of your family)
- You may bring your household pets to your portrait session. We know that they are a part of the family.
- You are encouraged to bring items that define who you are and express your individuality. Some popular choices are: sports equipment, musical instruments, hobby items, special toys or books.
- Portraits make excellent gifts!
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