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I do not take a cookie-cutter approach to my photography. I will talk with you about what your goals are for the photos before we get started. Our time together is about you and ensuring you leave with the best photos of your life. We will work on posing, expression and approachability in the photo. You don't need to think or worry about the session, once you're in front of the camera it is my job to help you with what to do. Getting your headshot is supposed to be a fun and memorable experience, that is my goal.

Please prepare before the shoot. It will make you feel more at ease walking in with less stress. Let me do the hard part of making sure you get a great shot!

Clothes

The clothes you pick will reflect your personality in the images, pick clothes you feel the most confident in. The simpler the better. Solid colors look great, if going with a pattern keep it simple. Start with a simple shirt or blouse and slowly add layers. Bring different options to the shoot. Make sure that ALL clothes are ironed and pressed before the shoot. Wrinkles in clothes are difficult to Photoshop out and are not guaranteed to be removed. Bring a lint brush or roller with you. Be comfortable.

Hair

For ladies, please bring a brush and some hair product with you to help calm fly-aways. Start with your hair down and towards the end of the shoot put it up in a ponytail for a more casual look. If you can afford it hire a hair stylist for the morning of the shoot.

Makeup and Face

Start natural. Just enough to cover up any blemishes. Build up the makeup as you go. Add eyeshadow and darker lipstick later in the shoot. Try not to use matte styles of makeup as it will dry out your skin. Bring your makeup and moisturizer with you to the shoot in case your skin does get dry or you need touchups. Bring lip balm or lip gloss with you to help keep lips looking soft. The night before brush your lips with your toothbrush to help get rid of any dead skin. Don’t do any extreme beauty regimens right before your shoot, like facial peels, tanning or extensive exfoliating. Get rid of any unwanted hair a few days before your shoot. Clean up brows and upper lip hair.

FOR MEN

Shave right before you leave for a shoot. A 5 o'clock shadow can’t be Photoshopped easily. Use cooling gel or aftershave to help with skin irritation. Avoid colored contacts as they look very fake in photographs.

During the Shoot

I will ask you to move in different ways to achieve the best image, feeling weird is normal. Headshot sessions should be fun, I avoid fake and forced smiles as they don't help us achieve the confident and approachable look we're going for. Don’t be afraid to let your guard down.

After the Shoot

We will take some time to review the images and pick the one(s) you want to purchase.

Let me know of any skin imperfections you'd like removed, but I don't do plastic surgery with photoshop :) I retouch to look very natural. I can fix any issues with the retouched image one time after delivery.

I will deliver your images via a downloadable link to the high resolution file. I can accommodate specific file sizes upon request, but the file you get will be ready to be used in print or online.

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