For a great experience, we need preparation!

If you've never had professional photos taken, don't stress, we will do this together. If you have, then this is a great time to refresh. I want to help you feel as comfortable and confident as possible! Yaaay!

Plan your outfit

In about a week or so, get your outfits all in order. This, for me, is the best motivation.
Try everything on the jewelry included. It's best to try neutral tones that are timeless and can complement you and your space.
Outfits include undergarments. Make sure it hugs all the right places and doesn't crease where you don't want it to.
Feel free to send me pics if you need some help.

Here is a link to my Pinterest Board that might be helpful. https://www.pinterest.com/supersuzied/iron-sparrow-photography/

Hair, Skin, Nails

If you are getting color, cut, trim, or style, get that out of the way two weeks before. This will give you time if things go south.
Depending on where you will be taking pictures, bring a few hair items in case of wind.
Maybe not the best time to try a new hairstyle.
If that's your jam, a clean-cut would be best a couple of days before.
Face shavers, do that carefully to avoid bumps or knicks
Moisturize that skin!!
If the polish is not making you happy, the pictures might not. Check on the nails.

Posing

Practice your poses! This will bring the confidence level way up on the day of.
If you have a "good side," let me know. I want you to love your pictures, and we must work together to make that happen.
Send me inspirational pictures of poses you like. It's just a general idea to keep in my head.

Here is my Pinterest link with helpful poses to boost your confidence.

https://www.pinterest.com/supersuzied/photography-and-such/female-posing/

https://www.pinterest.com/supersuzied/photography-and-such/male-posing/

https://www.pinterest.com/supersuzied/photography-and-such/couple-posing/

We Also Need Communication

This is the magic. I will ask about your expectations from this shoot. Tell me what you liked and/or would have changed if you had a professional session. I want to know about you. Also, you are welcome to ask me questions that will help us create an enjoyable, fun, and empowering session. Let's do this!!!

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