Getting ready for your Photo Shoot

Bring at least two outfits (more encouraged) in each of the following categories. Remember to include a few outfits in bright, primary colors (red, blue, yellow), because they photograph well.

What to wear?

Your selection of attire can make a big difference. The right clothes, jewelry and makeup will give you confidence that you look your best, and it will help you enjoy your session. Good choices will also enable me to photograph with maximum freedom to use my artistic and technical creativity.

Colors

Black, navy or burgundy are examples of the deep colors that work well with a dark background. Denim, white, and pastels go well with a white background or with an outdoor setting. Black usually works well in a lot of situations.

Wardrobe

Long sleeves are best (bare arms distract from the face).

Allow for different poses in different methods. A jacket and tie might be appropriate for one pose, open collar and shirtsleeves for another. Wear layers you can put on or take off. Be comfortable! Allow for ease of movement and natural positioning.

Jewelry

Keep jewelry to a minimum. Metals cause unwanted reflections. If you want to wear earrings or a brooch, keep them small.

Makeup

Apply blusher with a clean, dry makeup sponge. Then use large, soft brush to apply a final layer of loose powder to eliminate any harsh blusher outline. Apply mascara lightly. Use eyebrow pencil to improve the natural eyebrow line. Apply lip liner and fill in with a good lipstick.

What style are you shooting for?

• Props A prop that you can hold can help add to the photograph. Sporting goods, musical instruments, or items from a hobby are all acceptable choices.
• Dressy Coordinated suits, selection of neckties, button-down shirts, nice slacks, sport coat.
• Casual/Dressy Long or short-sleeved collared shirts, dress jeans/khakis.
• Sporty Athletic logo T-shirts, tank tops, casual khakis (tan or darker), Dockers, distressed jeans, shorts.
• Fitness Workout clothes, lycra/spandex bicycle shorts, If you have a sport team uniform, bring it.

Additional Tips

Neckline: Is your neck short or long? A V-neck lengthens the neck; a round neckline shortens it. A collar frames the face well, without decreasing the length of your neck. A collared shirt with a V-neck or a few buttons undone is most popular. Turtlenecks completely hide the neck, which is very unflattering and should be avoided.

Glasses: If you wear glasses, go with frames only, no lenses; lenses can cause a glare or reflect the flash, ruining a perfectly good shot.

No busy, crazy patterns

Please call if you have any additional questions. Jay DiMasso 614-325-5232