Adults

Choosing the right clothing can make all the difference between a nice picture and an exceptional portrait. When deciding what to wear for your portrait, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Avoid wide stripes, checks, and plaids. Choose solid colors over large or bold patterns. Neckties should be toned down in color and have minimum pattern. Darker tones are best for formal portraits.

The focal point of your picture should be your face. Therefore, it is important to wear clothing that does not draw the viewer's attention away from your face. For adults, especially in one person portraits, we suggest long sleeves and long pants/skirts instead of shorts. When arms and legs are exposed to the camera there will be more flesh in the photograph in those areas than there is on the face. This is a major distraction.

Ladies

If you are concerned about your weight, here are a few suggestions:
~Dark colors have a slimming effect
~Avoid tight-fitting jeans or tops
~Wide necklines, spaghetti straps, sleeveless tops, etc. will make you appear heavier.
~ Long sleeves/skirts are great

Men

The best time to get a haircut is about a week before the photo shoot. You will want to shave within a few hours of the session for best results. If you have a mustache or beard, it will look best with a fresh trim.