More Tips
Ooh, bet you never saw this one coming, hunh? Yes, it is time once again to help you make your portraits the best they can be. I’ve been thinking that it might be better to just offer a few tips at a time, make it easier to remember. So, here we go:
*Schedule the photography session when you’re in your prime (some people are morning people, others aren’t).
*Have personal care items on premises, such as brush, comb, hairspray, chainsaw (for those really bad hair days), make-up, lipstick, mirror, hair clips, etc.
*Bring a change of clothes, preferably two or three.
*Have fashion accessories on premises, such as scarves, jewelry, hats, flowers, etc.
*Avoid bare arms where possible. Opt for long-sleeve shirts/blouses rather than short-sleeve.
*Clothing colors:
- Avoid bright reds and orange (they battle the subject’s face for attention)
- Darker colors are generally better than light colors
- In general, the best colors are medium shades of blue, green, burgundy, and rust.
*If taking a group portrait, everyone should wear complimentary colors. The outfits don’t have to be duplicates to look good; however, you don’t want everyone in light blue and one person in bright red.
