What to bring and wear
You are very welcome to bring your own special ideas and props. You may even bring chairs or other small furniture . If you see a neat pose that you like in a magazine, bring it. It may or may not work, it's fun to try!
Small bruises/scratches on a child's face can be covered. I supply cover sticks. If they get a serious bruise or bump on their face, it is very ok to cancel your shoot till a further date.
If your children have special talents such as dance, music etc, please bring their dance wear, musical instruments.
If mom or dad have jobs with unusual work clothes like fireman, cowboy, carpenter, etc, please bring the work clothes/tools for props. Children can wear them, sit by them, or hug them. If you are not sure something will work, please bring it anyway! It may turn out to be one of your favorite shots.
When bringing jean clothing, the medium blue color looks the very best in photos. Dark jeans look almost black, and faded ones look almost white. These colors will work of course but if you want the photos to look artistic, try to have everyone in the photo wear the same shade of blue jean.
Never wear shiny makeup. It will make you look like you are perspiring and bring out those character lines. Add some new flat face powder when you get to the studio. This makes a difference, you will look younger in the photographs.
If you would like to be photographed in "victorian style" with your child, don't wear more makeup then you naturally would. No dark lipstick or nail polish. If you color the roots of your hair, please do your roots, and don't wear a dark colored bra.
Pets are part of the family and are very welcome. Please leave your pet in the vehicle until we are ready to have them in the photographs.
Small bruises/scratches on a child's face can be covered. I supply cover sticks. If they get a serious bruise or bump on their face, it is very ok to cancel your shoot till a further date.
If your children have special talents such as dance, music etc, please bring their dance wear, musical instruments.
If mom or dad have jobs with unusual work clothes like fireman, cowboy, carpenter, etc, please bring the work clothes/tools for props. Children can wear them, sit by them, or hug them. If you are not sure something will work, please bring it anyway! It may turn out to be one of your favorite shots.
When bringing jean clothing, the medium blue color looks the very best in photos. Dark jeans look almost black, and faded ones look almost white. These colors will work of course but if you want the photos to look artistic, try to have everyone in the photo wear the same shade of blue jean.
Never wear shiny makeup. It will make you look like you are perspiring and bring out those character lines. Add some new flat face powder when you get to the studio. This makes a difference, you will look younger in the photographs.
If you would like to be photographed in "victorian style" with your child, don't wear more makeup then you naturally would. No dark lipstick or nail polish. If you color the roots of your hair, please do your roots, and don't wear a dark colored bra.
Pets are part of the family and are very welcome. Please leave your pet in the vehicle until we are ready to have them in the photographs.
Biography / Portrait
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Some suggestions of what to bring. All are optional of course.
Wear black for dramatic look.
Dark colors and long sleeves are more slimming.
Wear very pale / off white colors for soft look.
Bright colors can look very smart too.
Bring a few changes for different looks.
Don't wear more makeup than you usually would.
Bring face powder and no shiny makeup.
Wear black for dramatic look.
Dark colors and long sleeves are more slimming.
Wear very pale / off white colors for soft look.
Bright colors can look very smart too.
Bring a few changes for different looks.
Don't wear more makeup than you usually would.
Bring face powder and no shiny makeup.
Prenatal
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Some suggestions of what to bring. All are optional of course.
Wear black for dramatic look.
Wear very pale / off white colors for soft look.
Any cute tops you have, prints can look neat.
Love letter to baby.
First stuffed animal.
First booties.
Love letter to Baby. I will have you hold it against your tummy.
Bring a few favorite flowers from a florist. An idea is to bring the month-flower for the month your baby will be born. These can be pressed for your baby book later, a nice memento for your baby's very first portrait.
January Carnation
February Violet
March Jonquil
April Sweet Pea
May Lily of the Valley
June Rose
July Larkspur
August Gladiolus
September Aster
October Calendula
November Chrysanthemum
December Narcissus
Make sure nails are groomed.
Do not wear dark lipstick or dark nail polish ... to have a nice natural look holding a new baby will be best.
Don't have anything tight against your tummy on the way over as we need the tummy mark-free.
Newborn
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Wear black for dramatic look.
Wear very pale / off white colors for soft look.
Bring special gifts: blankets, rattle, stuffed animal etc.
If you love flowers, bring a few real ones.
First booties.
Wear very pale / off white colors for soft look.
Bring special gifts: blankets, rattle, stuffed animal etc.
If you love flowers, bring a few real ones.
First booties.
Babies and Toddlers
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Mom's baby dress / Dad's childhood teddy bear. Bring anything special from the past.
Special gifts and clothes from loved ones.
Favorite toys, blanket, stuffed animals, trucks etc
Collections: dolls, toy trucks, whatever your child loves.
Play costumes such as Batman, Cinderella etc.Christening gown if you have one.
Your girl or boy about to turn one? Bring a Birthday cake or cupcake. Pink theme for your girl and blue for your boy. The freedom of covering herself with icing is so much fun for her and for you to watch!
Traditional clothing from your family heritage.
Bring special jewelry.
Special gifts and clothes from loved ones.
Favorite toys, blanket, stuffed animals, trucks etc
Collections: dolls, toy trucks, whatever your child loves.
Play costumes such as Batman, Cinderella etc.Christening gown if you have one.
Your girl or boy about to turn one? Bring a Birthday cake or cupcake. Pink theme for your girl and blue for your boy. The freedom of covering herself with icing is so much fun for her and for you to watch!
Traditional clothing from your family heritage.
Bring special jewelry.
Kids
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Bring their favourite stuff! Whatever they are in to. Collections, books, clothes, hockey, etc.
Special gifts.
Your child's baby picture.
Your child's first teddy bear or doll, etc.
Your first dress or teddy bear you had when you were a baby or child. They can hold or wear it.
Their dress-up clothes.
Musical instruments.
Bring Mom / Dad's baby shoes.
Dad's favourite cap/work boots.If you love flowers, bring a few real ones.
I have the boxing gloves, bring little tank tops. I have a few black ones.
Hats and scarves for winter scene.
Bring special jewelry.
If your girls are at the age where they like to "dress up", a great idea is to bring your wedding dress and accessories and let them try them on, or they can just sit and admire the dress draped over a victorian lounge. Does she love shopping? Bring her shopping bags.
Family
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Wear black for dramatic look.
Wear very pale / off white colors for soft look.
For Xmas photo all wearing cream clothing looks great with the winter scene backdrop.
Wear very pale / off white colors for soft look.
For Xmas photo all wearing cream clothing looks great with the winter scene backdrop.
Teenagers
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Bring fav clothes and whatever they are into. Sports stuff, cell phone, musical instruments, fav books,etc.
Best friends / Sweet sixteen/ Grad best friends
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This type of shoot has proven to be so very special. Something all the friends will treasure forever!
I will take images of the whole group, the main gal with each friend, a few of each friend separately...and other fun poses.
Bring props such as hats or sunglasses. Another idea for the girls to each bring their favourite store shopping bag. Or...each bring their first stuffed animal/toy or baby blanket. They all create more fun.
No extra clothing changes for this shoot.
I will take images of the whole group, the main gal with each friend, a few of each friend separately...and other fun poses.
Bring props such as hats or sunglasses. Another idea for the girls to each bring their favourite store shopping bag. Or...each bring their first stuffed animal/toy or baby blanket. They all create more fun.
No extra clothing changes for this shoot.
Graduation
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Bring graduation gown, cap, and evening gown. Real flowers are nice but not necessary.
Bring another change for a casual portrait..a favourite outfit.
Bring another change for a casual portrait..a favourite outfit.
