Planning Your Session
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You only get to take your senior portraits once (hopefully), so make it the best expression of you!
Capture your personality, style and interests by bringing several changes of clothes, props, and friends/family. You will want to remember this time in your life, so bring items that identify you.
Further enhance your portraits by choosing different photography techniques like black and white, artistic styles, or composites. There are many different techniques I can do. Just tell me what you want or ask me for suggestions and I will do my best to capture who you are at this moment in your life.
Capture your personality, style and interests by bringing several changes of clothes, props, and friends/family. You will want to remember this time in your life, so bring items that identify you.
Further enhance your portraits by choosing different photography techniques like black and white, artistic styles, or composites. There are many different techniques I can do. Just tell me what you want or ask me for suggestions and I will do my best to capture who you are at this moment in your life.
Tips for Everyone
Arrive Early:
Arrive about 15 minutes prior to your sesson time. The photographer would like a few minutes
to go over your clothing choices with you. If you need some time to change into your first outfit or touch-up hair, etc, arrive
even earlier.
Choosing your Clothing:
Solid colors and simple styles photograph well. Medium to darker tones are best for
outdoors. Lighter colors are best on lighter backgrounds. White outdoors is not recommended.
Eyeglasses:
Remvoing
the lenses for your session is highly recommended to avoid glare and distortion. Better yet, borrow a pair of empty frames from
your Optometrist. There is an additional charge to fix glass glare.
Portrait Styles:
Talk to me about any particular styles,
background or location you are interested in. I want to make sure we have enough time and the proper time of day scheduled for
your portrait session.
Special Effects:
We can create all sorts of composites and special effects. Please discuss your interests
before your session.
Relax:
Relax and have fun! We want these pictures to show your personality.
Tips
for Guys
Haircut:
Schedule an appointment to get your hair cut at least one week before your session.
Clothing:
Select
clothing colors that complement your skin tone. Long sleeved garments look best but a shorter sleeve is okay for casuals.
Stay away from bold horizontal stripes as it is very distracting in photographs. Avoid strong patterns or t-shirts that have
writing on them. Don't forget coordinating socks, belts, etc.
Props:
Be sure to bring any additional props you may want
in your portraits. Bring along any sports gear and jerseys, musical instruments, hobby items, etc. This includes pets!
If it is something major like your car make sure we know ahead of time. If you have a letter jacket or class ring, be sure to
bring them!
Facial Hair:
Don't forget a fresh shave just before your session. Or, if you like your scruffy style, take a
few photos with it and then take a break to shave it off to make your mom happy!
Tips for Girls
Hair:
Schedule an appointment
for hair styling at least one week before your session. Stay with a style and color you know you like. Now is not
a good time to try a new style or color!
Clothing:
Select clothing colors that complement your skin tone. Long sleeved garments
look best but a shorter sleeve is okay for casuals. Stay away from bold horizontal stripes as it is very distracting in photographs.
Avoid strong patterns or t-shirts that have writing on them. Avoid very short sleeves and tank tops as they tend to make your
arms look bigger.
Props:
Don't forget any additonal props you may want in your portraits. Bring along any sports gear and
jerseys, musical instruments, hobby items, etc. This includes pets! If you have a letter jacket or class ring, be sure
to bring them! If you want fresh flowers to hold in the portrait, be sure to pick them up from the florist on your way to the
session.
Makeup and Nail Polish:
Don't go too heavy with the makeup but a little extra mascara would do well. A good tip
is to do your makeup like you would if you were going out with friends or on a date. Choose a neutral or coordinating nail color
to complement your clothing and/or skin tone.
Capturing your memories to last a lifetime.
Dana Rutz Photography
