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Location
Photo sessions usually last about an hour. Most outdoor locations work well, but we prefer to shoot a parks or scenic places. A favorite is the Hodge Park located off of 152 and Shoal Creek Parkway in Liberty, Missouri. Photo shoots done outside of the Liberty, Missouri area will have an additional transportation fee.
What to Wear
Your choice of outfit(s) is up to you, but simple clothing usually works best in solids and neutral colors. This allows for the photos to be timeless and focus on the subject, not his/her clothing. Groups look the best dressed in all the same color. All in white shirts or all in black shirts tends to be the best. It's not necessary for entire family to be in the same style of shirts and pants, for example, but a similar color works best.
Seniors
We recommend the following clothing choices for seniors
(1) The Dressy - These are the portraits that grandma wants to hang in her formal living room. For men, shirt and tie, maybe a blazer and for women, a nice dress, blouse and skirt, etc.
(2) The Trendy - Fun, funky pictures you'll want to hand out to your friends. Maybe a trendy top with rockstar jeans and killer heels, or a favorite sweater or jacket that is inexpressively you.
(3) The Classic - Simple, easy clothes that are timeless and classic that Mom and Dad would love to put on their desk at work or hang over the mantel. White shirts or black shirts paired with jeans or kakhis make these portraits transcend time.
(4) The Sporty - Jocks, Cheerleaders, Dancers, Marching Band Members, show off your talents with your uniforms, bats and balls, helmets, pom pons or instruments. This is a great time for Letterman Jackets or school T-shirts.
Touch-ups
Not every photo is perfect. A skin blemish, a undergarment strap showing, a 3-year-old with his tongue sticking out, can ruin a good photo.
> See how touch-ups can make a difference in your photos.
Children
Children can be the most fun to photography with their chubby cheeks, sly grins and their spontinaiety. It's that same unpredictableness, though, that makes them sometimes the most difficult to cooperate. To ensure that we have the best photography session possible:
1. Please feed your child(ren) prior to the shoot, as full tummies make the best subjects!
2. Dusk is the best time to shoot photography. Lighting is very important, and at dusk, the sky is still lit, but the sun doesn't cause harsh shadows. That being said, make sure your child has had proper rest and napped if needed.
3. Sit back, smile and let us do the work. It's hard for children to follow directions, especially when there's more than one person giving them. We have most success when you, as parents, sit back and relax while we work our magic. If we're taking group pictures, there's nothing more frustrating than finally getting the perfect shot of the baby smiling, when the mom or dad is looking down trying to get the baby to smile. Trust us, you'll have a more enjoyable time and so will your little pumpkins.
We usually bring marshmallows as incentives for toddlers and preschoolers to cooperate with me. We chose white mini marshmallows because they don't usually leave crumbs and food on faces. We also reward each of my subjects (including parents) with a treat at the end.
We also use squeaky toys, puppets, a duster mop, cheerleader pom pons and other fun things to get your child's attention and smiles. For preschoolers, we often resort to using a "potty mouth" to coax out grins and giggles. It's funny how the words "Ooh, did Daddy poop his pants?" make a preschool give us a genuine smile.
Studio Backdrop Choices
If you choice a Studio Session, there are several backdrop choices including the following:
Black
White
Slate
Royal
Mocha
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