Here are a few helpful tips that can help reduce stress and make portrait day a success.

What should my child wear? Dress up or Casual?  Solids or patterns?

• Solid colors work best with our scenic or traditional backgrounds.
• If you choose a pattern, keep it simple, so it doesn’t become the focus of the photograph.
• Casual clothing choices work best with a lot of our scenic backgrounds.
• Color coordinate sibling outfits.  Watch out for clashing patterns.
• Keep in mind the theme of the background… A suit and tie against our beach background would look a little silly!

Should I style my child’s hair?

• Keep it simple.
• Get haircuts about a week in advance.
• Bows & headbands tend to slip, so make sure to use those that won’t move around much.
• Hair producsts help, but don’t overdo it.

My child wears glasses.  Will you take them off?

• We don’t take them off unless there is severe glare. Non glare glasses work the best.
• We will do some with and without by request.

How can I prepare my child to smile for their picture?

• Encourage your child to have fun on picture day.
• Although “cheese” is what we commonly ask our children to say, it usually produces a fake “cheesy” smile.
• Our photographers are skillful at capturing genuine smiles and expressions.

Keep it as pressure free as possible for them.  Picture day should be a fun experience for them.