Photography Session Tips
What you need to know to get the most out of your session
Planning for your session is key
Get plenty of rest the night before. Getting enough sleep will leave you looking and feeling your best. And when you look and feel good, your photos will also look great.
Don’t show up hungry. Eating immediately before your shoot is a bad idea - leaving you bloated or in a "food coma" - but you should not show up hungry. Trying to pose when you are dreaming of food will take you out of the moment and your session will not have a relaxed, fun feel. Instead, it will be the thing preventing you from being comfortable
If you are planning a haircut, schedule it a week before your session. A new haircut is exciting and can make you feel great, but it can take a little time for you to settle into a new cut. Even if you are just getting a trim, be sure to leave time between your hair appointment and photography sessions.
Choose clothing that you love. Being comfortable in your shoes and clothing leaves you looking confident in your photos. It is a good idea to stay away from branded clothing, which can look dated in a very short timespan. Generally, solid colors or large patterns work well. Small patterns and very bright colors draw attention to the clothing and may not photograph well, but can work in some instances. If you are unsure about what to wear, please contact me and I can answer any questions you may have.
Carefully choose your shooting location. Do you want a pretty backdrop or do you want a place that you have a connection with? Also think about how busy your potential location may be. If you are shy, then a shoot downtown with many people passing by could make you feel inhibited and prevent you from fully engaging.
Be yourself. This is the most important point and I saved it for last, so you would remember it. I believe photos should convey your personality and style, not what anyone else thinks your style should be. My job is to capture what makes you unique in stunning imagery. Your job is to be yourself, so we can create beautiful and memorable photos that you will love.