Ladies... Portrait Tips

- Well tailored clothes with a flattering neck line.

- Simple and elegant, accessorize sparingly and tastefully.

- Avoid bulky scarves, cowl neck sweaters, or high neck-lines.

- Consider professional retouching to conceal cosmetic imperfections.

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A healthy look is attractive.

- Keep yourself hydrated; dehydration will adversely impact the look of your skin.

- Use a high protein conditioner and a light cream styler to smooth and control frizzy hair.

- We often use an " anti frizz polishing milk " in the studio.

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Well tailored clothes ...

- Fit through the shoulder and torso is most important.

- Dress the part, create an appropriate visual message.

- Attire is an element of your business branding.

- A marketing investment; put some thought into it.

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Want to look thinner ...

- A tailored vest or jacket is classic, conservative and slimming.

- Deep and wide v-neck outfits create the perception of a slimmer body.

- Vertical patterns, lines, and pleats are slimming.

- Solid color, well tailored attire; easier to retouch if further slimming is desirable.

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Portrait Tips, Glasses

- With our custom built lighting system; most glasses present only minor challenges photographically.

- Avoid photo-chromatic lenses; lenses which adjust to light intensity.

- Bifocals and high magnification lenses introduce proportional distortions which may impact your look.

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Attire, neck lines

- Wider neck-lines create the perception of a longer neck.

- Deep and wide v-neck outfits create the perception of a slimmer body.

- High collars create the perception of a shorter neck or even the dreaded " no neck " look.

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Color tips

- Cool or neutral tones create a more professional look.

- Lighter tones convey a friendlier appearance.

- Avoid bold, high color contrast, horizontal stripes and horizontal patterns.

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Options ...

- Love an outfit which seems to defy these principles; bring it as an alternative.

- We can test quickly; today's imaging technologies provide instant results.

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Guys... Portrait Tips

- Simple, sharp attire, and a close shave.

- Hair cut short, which stands up, does not photograph well.

- Darker backgrounds accentuate perfect bald or hairless heads; otherwise go for a lighter background.

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By Appointment

- Serving the needs of small business, non-profits, & major corporations.

Call Today ...

- Schedule your professional publicity, business, or executive portraits.

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Make-up... Portrait Tips

- Soft, light and natural, for an elegant look.

- Our lighting and imaging systems are designed to eliminate poor color often associated with portrait photography.

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