Clothing:
• Choose well-fitting clothes. Not too tight, not too baggy.
• Make sure clothes are wrinkle-free.
• Avoid clothes with logos or branding.
• Choose solid colors, over busy patterns or stripes.
• Stick to neutral colors. Avoid red if you have a ruddy complexion or rosacea.
• If you have a light skin tone, avoid white, cream, beige, pastels, peach or yellow, as they will make your skin tone looked washed out and pale.
• If you have a dark skin tone, avoid dark colors like black or brown. Lighter colors will bring out the lighter tones in your skin and even the contrast of the photo.
• If you will be photographed on a white background avoid wearing white or other very light colors. If you will be photographed on a black or dark background, avoid wearing black or very dark colors.
• Dress to make an impression. Leave t-shirts and yoga pants at home!
• For a casual look, consider a blouse, sweater, polo shirt, button-down shirt, or sweater.
• For a more professional look, consider adding a tie or jacket.
• Ties look best when their tone lands between the suit and the shirt; a light shirt, a dark suit, and a tie in a shade somewhere between them. Avoid reflective, shiny silk ties and those with busy patterns.
• Choose half, 3/4 or full length sleeve tops.
 Avoid sleeveless tops and spaghetti straps unless you have extremely toned arms.
• Consider blouses with V-, U- or scoop neck lines. Avoid turtlenecks and ultra-low necklines (no cleavage).
• If you have noticeable tan lines, wear clothing that hides them. If you have a noticeable sunburn, it’s best to reschedule your session.

Accessories:
• Consider wearing contacts rather than glasses to avoid glare and distortion, especially if you have a high prescription, have Transitions or tinted lenses, or lack a non-reflective coating on your lenses. We will NOT be able to fix darkness caused by Transitions lenses.
• If you choose to wear jewelry, choose something small, classic, and non-reflective or flashy.
• Avoid anything too “busy”, such as: glitter, patent leather, shiny fabrics, sweaters with large knit patterns, ruffles, bows, ribbons, sequins, and gemstones.

Make Up: 
• Consider using a professional make up artist. This will help ensure your skin tone is even, matte and any imperfections like blemishes, discoloration and wrinkles are concealed.
• Avoid heavy make up, caked on foundation, shiny eye shadow, lip gloss, ultra dark eyes, or bright red lips. Stick to one or two shades darker than your normal skin tone for eyes, cheeks and lips.
• Be sure your foundation color matches your neck and décolletage.
• Bring along extra lip color and powder/oil absorbing tissues to help keep your complexion matte.
• Avoid moisturizer or foundation with SPF as this can create shine.

Hair:
• Stick with the hair style that you normally wear. Don’t cut or dye your hair right before the shoot. Freshly colored hair can look too vibrant and unnatural. A new haircut also Looks its best after at least a week, and colored hair looks more natural after 1-2 weeks’ worth of shampooing.
• Be clean-shaven or have facial hair neatly trimmed. If prone to skin irritation, shave the night before.

Teeth:
• If you are a smoker, or a coffee/tea drinker, consider whitening your teeth in advance of your photo session.

ETC:
• When in doubt, bring a few extra outfits so we can choose what looks best.
• Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking. Drink plenty of water and get a good night’s sleep the night before your session. You’ll look younger, brighter and healthier!