What to Wear

The two most frequently asked questions are “Do you have a make-up artist?” and “What should I wear?”

The answer to the first is yes! I have partnered with an awesome hair stylist and make-up artist to provide both hair and makeup for my seniors… And yes, she’s available for the guys too… Even movie stars like Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt uses the services of a professional hair stylist and makeup artist.

The simple answer to the second question is to wear what makes you feel good and feel most like yourself. I usually tell people to avoid busy patterns, clothes with writing (especially big logos like NIKE™ or GAP™ across the chest), bright white (creamy white is okay) and strong red. But, sometimes it’s fun to break all the rules and wear that wild shirt or your most favorite white sweater and that’s okay. We’ll choose different backgrounds or locations for those clothes.

Bring lots of clothes to choose from—that way we have a lot to work with for mixing and matching. We probably won’t be able to use everything, though.

Get creative! Bring hats, cool shoes, boots, jackets, jewelry, scarves—you name it! Got an awesome prom dress? Feel free to bring that, too. I love a good prom dress in a grungy location—it’s fun and unexpected. If you’re unsure about something, bring it anyway.

Don’t cut your hair! Well, I don’t mean never cut your hair but don’t cut it right before pictures. Plan your session at least 2-3 weeks after a hair cut to give your hair a chance to grow into its new style.

Bring props that are meaningful to you. Are you involved in sports? Dance? Cheer-leading? Music? We can work with your uniforms or sports or band equipment—tennis rackets, soccer balls, pompoms, well-loved dance shoes. We want to make your pictures an expression of who you are right now and these activities are part of your identity. Bring your guitar or violin or trumpet—musical instruments are beautifully made and photograph very nicely.