photo session tips!

what to wear for any type of shoot:

• wear clothes that are comfortable and that make you look great

• dress as fancy or down to earth as you like, but i suggest comfy shoes for all the walking we may be doing! 

• clothes should be neatly pressed and should look new or like new

• absolutely no logos or branding

• a simple dark shirt/blouse/dress is often a good option

• avoid white shirts unless you plan to wear it underneath something

• solid colors are great

• avoid small stripes

• go for a pop of color somewhere. bright red and vivid orange can look fantastic in moderation. a pop of red especially, looks great against the backdrops of the pacific northwest 

• wear layers and/or bring a change of shirts, jackets, etc- a full outfit change is up to you but keep in mind there may not be bathrooms nearby shoot location to do so. i suggest an easy change of top, sweater, or jacket to keep it easy on yourself!

  
  
  couples:

• We recommend bringing a bottle of cheap champagne for a fun photo opportunity where we pop the bottle and spray!
  

couples & families:

• try and wear complimentary colors - be mindful of what everyone else is wearing

• that said, don’t over match, be your individual selves

• dress up or dress down, but please make it appear that you are all going to the same event

make up guidelines:

• your make-up or hair-style should be exactly what you would do daily for job interview or party

• i highly recommend professional make up for even a portrait session! treat yourself, you will be loving these photos for a long time!

• wear a heavy layer of translucent powder. use concealer on blemishes as well if you want to hide them, but I do photoshop blemishes out if you want!

• avoid over-styling. keep it simple

• bring a hair brush, powder, and lipstick with you to refresh make up as we go

weather:

• i always carry clear umbrellas in my car in case of light intermittent rain

• in case of *hard rain or a bad storm, we will need to reschedule the shoot as this would damage my gear. because our local weather changes so often, i do not postpone shoots until the afternoon of the day of the shoot, or the night before for adventure sessions.

• brings layers no matter the time of year! you just never know in the pnw!

that’s it! looking forward to our shoot!!!