1. Do your research on photographers in your area. Look at samples and talk to friends that have used different photographers. Having your portraits done by the wrong photographer for you can be a huge waste of your time and money.
2. Make sure that you understand the information given to you by the photographer to avoid time wasting mishaps and misunderstandings.
3. Arrive early for your session. This will give you time to orient yourself, and it also prevents you from feeling rushed or stressed. Stress will show in your portraits. Also, if your photographer is running ahead of schedule, they may be able to photograph you sooner.
4. Plan your outfits, hair, and make up in advance. Be sure to bring several different options so that your photographer can coordinate your outfits with the various backgrounds.
5. Plan the sequence of your outfits in a logical manner. For example: group your outfits with like hairstyles together, if you’re wanting your hair up for some and down for others.
6. Arrive for your shoot with your hair and makeup done and dressed in the first outfit that you want to be photographed in.
7. Bring some photos that you like to show to the photographer so that he or she can get a good idea of your style.
8. Girls, don’t bother with nylons. They will will make your legs look fake in your portraits are a pain to put on. If you want to look tan for your portraits, we suggest tanning for a few weeks before your session or scheduling a spray tan a few days before. Always remember to not overdue it, you don’t want to come out looking fake.
