Plan & Prepare for Your Portrait Session

Contact your coordinator or Lifetouch to make sure you have all the information. Here are some things you may want to talk about:

Photo Session Details

• Make sure you know how long your session will take and how early you need to be there.
• Find out whether you can bring props. Find out when and how you can purchase portrait products. Depending on your organization or event, you might be able to order products right at your photo session.

Creative Ideas

View the portrait gallery to see what others have done and get inspired.

General Appearance Tips

Clothing

• Solid colors or simple patterns work better with portrait backdrops. Busy patterns on clothing are distracting.
• Medium to dark shades create a timeless look.
• Soft shades enhance lighter backgrounds.
• Darker colors are slenderizing.
• Don’t wear large, distracting accessories. Small accessories will compliment your face better.
• Make sure your shoes match your outfit. They might show in some poses.
• Long sleeves are better for adults to focus attention on the face.
• Your glasses are a part of you, so feel free to wear them. Our photographers are trained to minimize any glare.

Grooming

• Make sure nails are trimmed and clean.
• Simple hairstyles and natural makeup are best.
• Don’t get your hair cut within 48 hours of your portrait sitting. Ideally, haircuts should happen 2 weeks prior.
• Limit your exposure to the sun for a few days before portrait day.
• Have any hair and makeup supplies available for quick touch-ups.