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About Your Senior Session

You can also bring someone you know to do it for you, as we know you may have already established relationships with hair and beauty stylists. Remember, senior sessions are all about this exciting phase of life that you are in. It’s a great way to kick off the new school season, but we‘re available to shoot them at anytime throughout the year!

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Simple Tricks for Looking Thinner in Photos

Photos taken at this angle make you look heavier, shorter and will more than likely give you a bit of a double chin. Instead, take photos from a side angle or from above. 2. It’s all in the jaw. It might feel rather awkward at first but try practicing moving your chin up slightly and your neck forward so that it accentuates your jaw. 3. Think before you get dressed. What you wear plays a big role in how you look in photos. Avoid bulky or baggy clothing that doesn’t fit you well. While darker clothes do make you look slimmer, if you want to go for brighter colors, stay away from any patterns that draw attention to your problem areas and always avoid

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Tips on Preparing for Your Maternity Photo Session

Bringing a baby into the world is a wonderful life event that should be captured. It’s a time you are going to want to remember and share with your little one once they are a bit older. If you are thinking about or have recently booked a maternity photo session then the below tips should come in handy as your prepare for your session.

1. Schedule your session between 31 and 36 weeks as your tummy should have popped and have a beautiful shape. By booking your maternity session during this time you are also past the discomfort and bloating that happens earlier in the pregnancy.

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How to Decide What to Wear to Your Photoshoot

Top tips for getting the most out of your professional photography session.

If you are prepping for your first photoshoot you probably have a couple questions about what to expect. A common concern for people having their photos taken for the first time is what to wear.

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Should You Have a Themed Photo Session?

Should You Have a Themed Photo Session?

You have probably seen many photos that were taken at a themed photo session. Your friends’ kids got their latest pictures taken in matching Western outfits. Your aunt had a movie theme for her wedding pictures. There are countless theme ideas you can use to make your photos interesting, unique, and a reflection of your personality.

If you are considering a themed photo session, answer the following questions discover your ideal theme:

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6 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Photographer

6 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Photographer

Which types of photography do you specialize in? It’s uncommon for a photographer to specialize in several different types of photography as they often only specialize in one or sometimes two genres. For example, a photographer who specializes in newborn photography might not be the best candidate to shoot wedding photos unless they have the experience in doing so.

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Tips for Gorgeous Outdoor Photos

7 Tips for gorgeous outdoor photos:

  1. Wear Sunscreen

  2. Bring Tissues and Concealer

  3. Prepare for bugs

  4. Stay hydrated

  5. Apply makeup sparingly

  6. What you wear matters

  7. Choose your time of day carefully

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A Basic Guide to a Great Headshot Photo Session

Around 93% of HR professionals and recruiters turn to LinkedIn to find quality candidates, 2 in 3 turn to Facebook and more than half utilize Twitter. This just proves that a headshot plays an important role in your professional life.

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Women over 40

Women over 40 have a lot to show for their lives….and they still have much left to do.

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