If in doubt, bring it! There are several looks we are going for...the first of which is the parent pleaser. That outfit that Mom really wants you to wear. Let's do this first so we can move on to the fun and funky stuff! Skirts, hats, prom dresses, jewelry, scarves, classy, conservative, casual, different, bright things, crazy things, ideas from magazines; let's play! Bring your stuff in on hangers and we'll go through your wardrobe and find the perfect outfits. Bring a variety of colors and a range from casual to dressy. Don't forget shoes and accessories.

Makeup is essential to your portrait. For your eyes: enhance your eyelashes with mascara. If your mascara is doing the clumping thing, get a new one. Make sure your eyebrows are well-groomed. Cheeks: don't be afraid to have a little color on the apples of the cheekbones (petal pink). It will really brighten the appearance of the face. Lips: Glossy! Shiny! Please be sure to bring translucent powder, lip gloss, and other essentials for touch-ups.

We retouch blemishes, so don't worry about minor breakouts. Don't stress about your skin... we can fix it!!

Don't change your hairstyle or cut your hair right before your session. Quick easy hairstyle changes during your session are OK, but make it quick or you loose camera time. Bring your hair care tools and products with you if need be. It IS ok to show up early in curlers if you need to.

Although I try to help with hair, it is hard to know what your hair "is supposed to look like". So make sure you like the look or let me know your preferences. Hair style is ultimately YOUR responsibility.

BRING THEM!! Bring props that help define who you are. Some popular choices are: Sports equipment (soccer ball, football, hockey stick, hurdle, whatever), sports uniforms, music instruments (from school tuba to rock guitar), activities (dance leotard and shoes, swimming, hobbies, you name it!), vehicles.

We don't use cheesy numbers that tell everyone when you graduated.

Most glasses glare! Some prescriptions more than others. Your best bet is to check with your optometrist. Most will "loan" you an empty set of frames similar to yours for your photo session.

AVOID SUNBURN! Sunburn and peeling skin DO NOT photograph well!! Tan, yes, burn, no. And go easy on the tan-in -a-bottle stuff. You will look radiant in your images without it. But, if you must use it, do it several days before your shoot. Lastly, avoid tan lines on your shoulders.

Pets are welcome as long as they are house broken. It is a good idea to have someone bring a pet, then leave with them after. Or bring a pet carrier to contain them while you are being photographed without them. Treats can be helpful to hold a dogs attention.

It's your day and it's all about you so feel free to bring your friends or family. They can cheer you on to greater heights and even be your personal assistant. Every diva needs her entourage!

Let's face it, we are at the mercy of mother nature. If it rains, no fretting will do anything about it, we simply have to reschedule your OUTDOOR SEGMENT. We will go ahead and do your INDOOR SEGMENT. Don't worry about clouds, they actually HELP! But rain falling IS a problem. If it is a daytime and the weather is questionable, simply call the studio.

It is amazing how many times someone will come in wearing flowered underwear and not realize it is a problem until they go to put on their WHITE PANTS! Or come in wearing a white bra and put on a black sleeveless shirt. Please bring appropriate foundation wear for each outfit. Flesh colored is the most flexible option. Also, if you need a strapless, bring one. Tucking the straps down usually shows and looks bad. With todays thin fabrics, you might want to carefully select these pieces so they do not give unsightly lines.

NAILS SHOW! If they have the paint all chipped off, it will show. Many casual shots are done barefoot, so don't forget about those toes! Avoid real bright colors. Natural or basic work best. We don't want to draw attention to your neon orange toe nails. And they may look really bad with your next outfit!