Hello Gorgeous,
How do you want to be photographed? This is your chance to be a model for a day. Do you want to be a movie star, goddess, or a super model?
Bring 5-6 outfits. Or More. With the chance to wear several different outfits, you can aim for a variety of styles. Try to bring outfits that are unique in color and/or mood. We can start with your favorite pair of jeans with a lovely blouse, then work our way to a dress, or even lingerie. What you bring is how I will photograph you (if you decide to bring mostly lingerie, we'll focus on boudoir, ect.)
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You could bring...
Something light and ethereal. Something in a light shade of blush, nude, cream or white.
Something dark and smoldering. In black, navy or charcoal will all work.
Something sexy. You can be an understated sexy in a backless formal gown, or a more overt sexy in beautiful lingerie.
Something fabulous. This portrait session is a perfect opportunity to dress like a princess or movie star, and a great excuse to go shopping. You might even rent, borrow, or custom make your dream outfit. For you it might be a killer red dress or amazing black negligee. Whatever you choose to bring should be your own fantasy ensemble.
Form, Necklines, & Texture
Fitted clothes that show your shape work best for photographs. This applies to any body type. Outfits should hug your curves, especially along your top half. (Loose, flowing skirts are fabulous as long as your bodice or top is snug.) Skip that billowy, blouson top, or anything with dolman or batwing sleeves. While they might be flattering in person, they will bot be slimming in camera.
Mixing up necklines will add variety to your shots. Try not to bring all of one style. Sweetheart and off-the-shoulder are a great way to show off your neck and collar bone. Whatever you choose, try to make it more interesting than the basic crew neck. **Certain necklines can evoke different moods. An off-the-shoulder top tends to appear vulnerable, while a square neck or high neck denotes power.
Sumptuous textures like lace, chiffon, bead-work, or embroidery lend a rich, tactile element to your photos. Avoid high-contrast patterns or prints, which are distracting. Logo or graphics can be an even greater distraction.
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Things to Remember
Flatter your arms. Varying sleeve lengths is another great way to add extra diversity to your looks. If arms are a trouble -sone for you, pass on cap sleeves, which are hard to pull off since they emphasize the widest part of the arm. Consider a 3/4 sleeve or longer.
To show a little shoulder without baring arms, try an off-the-shoulder top. You could even add a scarf or cardigan to a strapless or sleeveless dress, which can be draped over the arms (just showing a hint of skin).
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Skip bulky jackets. Unless your blazer is very fitted, with no shoulder pads, you'll want to opt instead for a snug cardigan, which is a better choice if you're interested in having a business friendly photograph.
Bring appropriate underpinnings. Consider the underwear you'll need for each outfit. Certain looks call for a strapless bra or nude thong. Black bras look best under dark clothes and nude bras are always better than white. Shapewear is awesome for reining in wobbly parts.
Consider the details for your session.
Your hands will show in the portraits so have nice, clean nails.
Touch up hair roots and clean up eye brows if needed.
Bring jewelry, hair pieces, scarfs or wraps to complete each outfit. Choose timeless over trendy. Polish any jewelry that you will be wearing.
Shoes probably won't show in the picture (unless you specifically want full length portraits).
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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask,
Michelle J.N. | Photographer
MJNolte Photography
(817)729-5904
www.mjnoltephotography.com
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Aledo | Fort Worth | Dallas
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