Plan your portraits....

Memorable portraits take careful planning to help create a keepsake of a very personal nature.  As a decorative focal point in your home or office, it will serve as an expression of your good taste and a reflection of your personal style. 

 

 

General Portrait Tips

   

 

· Remember, very simple garments always photograph best.

· Turtlenecks or V-necks are more flattering provided that neither is exaggerated in style.  Avoid very wide or particularly deep V-neck garments, bulky cowl neck sweaters that completely hide the neck and garments with wild patterns or stripes.

· Long sleeves are essential for teens and adults, as bare arms call attention to themselves and will overpower the face.

· Women being photographed in full length should wear long skirts, pants or dark stockings in order to keep the eye from being directed toward the legs and away from the face.

· If feet are to show in the portrait, make certain shoes and stockings are in keeping with the visual intent of the portrait.

· Men should have their hair cut about one week before the portrait session.  Women should be photographed whenever they are happiest with their hair in relation to the time it is styled.  At least a small amount of makeup should be worn.

· Proper clothing coordination is critical in a family group. Similar to decorating a home, a major concern is to coordinate the colors and tones of the walls, carpets, draperies and furniture. This kind of coordination is also necessary when selecting clothing for a group portrait.  Choose clothing in the same tonal ranges so that no single member of the family stands out because the clothing is too light or bright as compared to the rest of the group.

· Choose clothing that blends harmoniously. This creates a timeless portrait because the viewer's eye is drawn directly to the faces.

· Clothing in medium shades compliment portraits taken in outdoor environments.

To avoid glass glare and possible distortion due to your lenses, we recommend they be removed from the frames prior to your session.  Glare from outdoor reflections is very difficult to remove and dark lenses cannot be lightened. There is an additional charge for any artwork to correct glass glare problems.

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