The do’s and dont’s of photo sessions

Once your session is booked I will arrange a meeting to discuss how to best capture your story.

What would you like to get out of the photo session? Is it a big part of your story and you want it documented for personal memories? Or do you have a fine art print in mind for the empty wall in your house? Where else will you display these photographs?

I give you the maximum amount of images from a photo session. I aim to include 2 to 3 images that are pieces of art that you will be able to print, canvas or frame as fine art portraiture for your home or office.

For this reason I really encourage you to think about your outfit, styling and location.

Share your ideas with me so that I can be prepared for our creative consultation. Make sure you have a look at my most recent work and decide what you like about my style.

Below are a few tips to help prepare you for our creative consultation, which is included in your shoot. The finer details will be agreed upon during our meeting.

Kindly consider the following:

Co-ordinate your colours and outfits
Give attention to detail – Accessorise, spend time on make-up and make an effort with yourself and your surroundings
Bring along (or have them visible in your surroundings) – little detailed items (some might call them props, but I don’t) that help give your story more meaning & character and set the mood of the images.

Never, ever . . .

Never ask me to edit black-and-white photos with selective colouring
Dressing family members in exactly the same colours and outfits is very dated and while it does have its place, my shoots are focused on capturing each person’s unique story.
I don’t do PROPS – fake add ons that does not compliment your story.