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How to Prepare for an Amazing Photo Session:
Each portrait photo shoot is a collaboration and teamwork.
Please read the guidelines below to get an idea of how to make photo shoot fun, creative and effective:
What my clients say >>
How to Prepare for an Amazing Photo Session:
Each portrait photo shoot is a collaboration and teamwork.
Please read the guidelines below to get an idea of how to make photo shoot fun, creative and effective:
What my clients say >>
1) Location
Think what you would like in terms of the feel of the picture and location. Here are a few ideas for your ideas as an example:
- in the park (nature in town)
- beach (near water)
- nature out of town (fields, mountains, woods, river, ocean etc.)
- urban feel (wall backgrounds, streets, alleys, houses, outside of industrial buildings, any other city backgrounds)
- destination photo shoots (recognizable cities, landmarks etc)
- in your garden
- indoors at home
- in some other building
- rented venues (for fancier portrait shoots like a (love) story, boudoir or a fashion shoot
- rented studios (for studio lighting) *
* Currently I do not offer studio photo shoots as I mainly specialize on outdoor portraits photography and occasionally take up experimental photo assignments.
Please see also "Services".
2) Clothes
Once the location and ambiance is defined it is time to choose clothes.
For a family photo shoot usually it is best to choose 1-3 color palette outfits, for example denim + some pastel colors or whatever fits the idea, people, and location / background.
Generally it is recommended to avoid black, white, red and fluorescent colors unless they are preferred for a specific effect. Pastel and muted but not too dark tones allow to render the relaxed and harmonious feel.
For business portraits and any headshots it is very important to choose the right cut (design) of the clothes which would suit the portrait feel.
Choose 3-4 options for matching clothes and take a picture wearing them or put it on hangers or on the bed or sofa and take a picture of them (phone pictures are fine), send to the photographer for approval. I will help you make a decision what can be most suitable.
Playing with patterns can be also fun for specific photo shoots. All clothes needs to be confirmed in advance with the photographer to save the time at the shoot and be ready.
For the photo sessions with the change of outfit a few outfit sets have to be prepared and confirmed.
Accessories can add or distract so prepare a few options and we will decide on the shoot or send a picture of them.
3) Make-up & hair
Basic natural make-up is recommended to start with and extra can be added at the session.
For some photo sessions a hair stylist and make-up artist can be hired, mention in your booking if you would like that to be included. Services usually can be from $50 to $200 on average.
4) Being rested is essential and having a good night's sleep before the photo shoot, because it helps you glow and shine more and eyes feel more rested.
5) Make yourself available for +1-2 more hours longer just in case to have extra time in case things get delayed. It is always a good idea to be on time and usually the first 30-40 minutes of the session is spent on preparations, getting acquainted and connected.
Sometimes the best portrait can be the last one or in the middle but rarely the first one, so please be patient and have fun at the session. The more you feel your authentic self, relaxed and open-minded the better portraits will be.
It is recommended to keep the phones off :).
Use the time of the session to EXPLORE & DISCOVER. Photographer can only create amazing pictures if you are participating actively in the process. Feel free to try a few poses and no poses at all :), suggest your ideas and we will spend a great time creating something together. It is important to ENJOY the experience even if I know how not easy it can be to be in front of the camera, but with more practice it comes easier and easier and can be rewarding ;).
6) JEWELRY rentals are possible for some photo / video shoots.
Design by Magic Tango Designs.
Thank you for your trust and openness and look forward to explore this opportunity and create wonderful memorable and emotionally moving portraits which you will enjoy for many years.
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Feel free to CONTACT for any questions (email, text, call)
Look forward to the collaboration!
Warmly, Tatiana
Feel free to CONTACT for any questions (email, text, call)
Look forward to the collaboration!
Warmly, Tatiana