We have put together a list for you of all the things that you might want to consider in preparation for your session. Please print this out and use it as a “get ready” checklist. We are here for you as well if you have any questions. You can also Email us pictures of what you are thinking of wearing and we will happily help you and give you feedback.
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CLOTHING
What you will wear will be dependent on what ages your children are and the type of shoot you decide upon. When you set up your session, we can discuss in greater detail what clothing will enhance your portrait and produce the best looking images. Below you will find a few examples for inspiration in your shopping.
We love RED around here! Red is a great color to add to your outfits and it means love. It will give your pictures a little extra pop, but you don’t need a lot.
This is a great example of casual dressy. We love when clients add a little pop of color to add to their outfit. It doesn’t have to be over the top. Just a little here and there!
Love this combination with the bright colors. It is an even balance of bright, patterns and neutrals. Layering is always wonderful in photos.
The unifying theme here is the yellow, but notice not everyone has to have yellow on. The yellow is very subtle and is surrounded by more quiet shades of navy, grey and khaki. Perfect blend!
We are all about casual, but still totally cute! Sometimes people are more comfortable in their casual clothes as opposed to the dressy clothes, which is totally fine. There are still some really fun pieces in this group to give the outfits a little pop. This is a great example of dressing your casual outfit up with a necklace or headband.
CLOTHING STYLES – GIRLS
Be careful of baggy clothes that might make you look larger than you are. Make sure your clothing flatters you. For instance, if you think you have large arms, be careful of sleeveless styles, they can make your arms look fuller then they really are. If you feel good in an outfit, you probably look wonderful. Make sure you are comfortable.
CLOTHING – GUYS
Bring a dark t-shirt to wear under dark shirts. A white t-shirt triangle under a dark shirt sticks out like a sore thumb, so please bring a black or grey undershirt. The white t-shirt is for wearing under light shirts.
FINGER AND TOENAILS
Your nails will show so consider this an excuse to get a manicure and pedicure. Many casual shots are done barefoot; so don’t forget about those toes. We don’t want to draw attention to your nails so avoid real bright colors. Natural or basic work best. Simple is good. Pleas make sure to remove nail polish off little girls unless you are wanting their nails specifically painted for your images.
MAKEUP
Makeup should only be slightly heavier than normal, more like what you might wear in the evening. Mascara should be clean and contain no clumps. So if your mascara is old and clumpy, replace it first. Shiny lips can make a photograph so please bring your favorite light toned lip gloss. We love MAC Oyster Girl Tinted Lipglass.
SHAVING
Please make sure you are clean-shaven. Retouching stubble is difficult and still does not look as good as a clean shave. Please focus on the back of the neck as there are some shots that will include your neck.
HAIR
Avoid changing your hairstyle or cutting your hair right before your session. Let it be natural. Bring your hair care tools and products with you if need be. Although Robin tries to help with hair, it is hard to know what your hair “is supposed to look like,” so make sure you like the look or let the photographer know your preferences.
JEWELRY
We love fun jewelry! Great jewelry makes any outfit a little more special. It can make a casual outfit a little more dressy. Here are a few examples of jewelry we love!
PROPS
Small additions to a session are welcomed. Favorite toys, colorful lollipops or candy canes or sentimental items are just a few ideas. For newborns, we have a large selection of hats and wraps but feel free to shop at www.etsy.com and order one if you have any specific color requirements. If you havy any other fun and creative ideas, please bring them along as we are open to suggestions on how to make your session more personalized.
SHOES
Shoes really can make an outfit. Go a little outside of your comfort zone when picking shoes. Forget your everyday shoes and go with a fun pair of shoes, but make sure they aren’t going to kill your feet! A new pair of shoes can make you feel like a million bucks.
SKIN
Please avoid getting a sunburn and be aware that tan lines are not attractive in portraits. If your baby or child has a small bruise, bump or scratch we can easily remove them. However, black eyes or bumps that change the appearance of someone would be a case where we would recommend rescheduling. If your baby has baby acne or cradle cap, we can remove this as well.
TATTOOS, SCARS, BRACES AND PIERCINGS
Please don’t forget to remove the wonderful pirate tattoo form yesterdays birthday party before your session. It is difficult to remove these and they often leave the arm red so pleas have your children arrive tattoo free. Scars are not automatically retouched, but can be removed or softened at your request. Extensive work may have a slight extra charge. Braces? Don’t worry. We can retouch them out by computer (extra fees may apply). But don’t fight smiling; a braces smile is better than a “holding back smile.”
(All clothes and jewelry shown are from Anthropologie, Francesca’s, Ann Taylor, Forever 21, Gap, Nordstrom, Old Navy, The Children’s Place, J Crew, Gymboree Piperlime and Stella and Dot.)
© 2011 Robin Perrin Photography – 830.438.8979 – 430 Bentwood – Spring Branch, Texas 78070
