Tips for Senior Girls

Getting Prepared for Your Senior Portrait!

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There are certain things girls should be aware of and watch for in their preparation:

CLOTHING STYLES

Be careful of baggy clothes that might make you look larger than you are. Make sure your clothing flatters you.

If you think you have large arms, be careful of sleeveless styles, they can make your arms look fuller.

Wild to mild. We don't really tell you what you can and can not wear. A little sexy is OK, but don't make ALL of your outfits that way. We photograph everything from prom dresses to swimsuits. What one person likes may not be appropriate for the next person. Our philosophy is as long as it is rated PG-13, we don't care.

CLOTHES FOR BLACK & WHITE

The black and white "glamour" look that is so popular is best with black clothing. The contrast between the skin and black is what makes them so dramatic. So bring some black, wild to mild. Dark bottoms are also in order.

OUTDOOR SESSIONS

Most outdoor sessions do not have places to change (or if they do, they are not deluxe accomodations!). But if you wear a layered outfit, you can add or drop a piece for a different look. Or, we might suggest wearing your swimsuit under, so you can change out in the open if needed.

UNDERGARMENTS

It is amazing how many times someone will come in wearing flowered underwear and not realize it is a problem until they go to put on their WHITE PANTS! Or come in wearing a white bra and put on a black sleeveless shirt. Please bring appropriate foundation wear for each outfit. Flesh colored is the best you can hope for. Also, if you need a strapless, bring one. Tucking the straps down usually shows and looks bad. With todays thin fabrics, you might want to carefully select these pieces so they do not give unsightly lines.

FINGER & TOE NAILS

NAILS SHOW! If they have the paint all chipped off, it will show. Many casual shots are done barefoot, so don't forget about those toes! Avoid real bright colors. Natural or basic work best. We don't want to draw attention to your neon orange toe nails. And they may look really bad with your next outfit!

TAN & STRAP MARKS

Tan lines are not attractive in portraits. We suggest you vary your swimsuit top or use a tanning bed to minimize any tan marks. Remember to not overdo your tanning, skin that looks like dark leather is not the most attractive.

MAKEUP

Makeup should only be slightly heavier than normal, about like you might wear in the evening to go out on a date. Mascara should be clean and contain no clumps. So if your mascara is old and clumpy, replace it first.

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