Wedding Photographer Northern Ireland
Advice on getting the most from your Portrait experience
Beautiful and memorable portraits don't just happen; they are carefully planned. But we can only accomplish this with your help. Before your portrait session please take a few moments to think about clothing and colours, which will bring everything into line for memorable and personalised results.
The following points are to help you get the most out of your Portrait experience.
Key points to remember when deciding what to wear:
- Keep it simple
Solid colours are best. Try to avoid large or bold patterns and bright colours. They draw attention away from the face.
- Long sleeved dresses and shirts are recommended.
They draw attention away from the arms and focus it on the face. Short sleeves are acceptable for children and babies.
- Co-ordinate
Co-ordinate your attire from head to toe, carefully selecting appropriate shoes and stockings, as we may take some full-length portraits.
- Necklines are important.
A V-neck or scoop-neck is best if your neck is short and your face full. A turtleneck or high necked is more flattering if your neck is longer and your face is slender.
- Dress everyone in the same style of clothing.
Do not mix casual and formal attire.
- Keep the tonal range of clothing within the group the same.
Do not mix light and dark clothing.
Extra advice for Baby and Children portraits.
Young children should be dressed as you like to see them. Pale colours look better on small children and try to avoid large motifs that detract from your child's face. Babies and toddlers look best in bare feet, rather than colourful clumpy shoes.
Beware of new clothes bought "to grow into"; shirts hanging from shoulders and cuffs turned back can look untidy, better to wear an old favourite.
Please don't warn children to behave themselves, either before or during the session, as this tends to put them under pressure and precludes us from capturing their true personality.
NEVER tell your child to smile, they will just pull that funny expression, which you know only too well and most certainly do not want hanging on your wall for all time. We will take some smiling poses as well as some quieter and more thoughtful ones, which are often more appealing. Please bring along any favourite toys or props to make your portrait unique to you.
All these points and more will be discussed at your Portrait Consultation session that takes place a few days before your Portrait session.
Portrait consultations are available at no charge and with absolutely no obligation to book.
Why not arrange your consultation now and we will be happy to discuss the various options and portrait styles that are available to you to help you get the most from your portrait experience.
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Post on 12 January 09 by Paul Crawford
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Paul Crawford is a professional wedding and portrait photographer based in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland.
