Remember the objective of your portrait...this is a beautiful, sensitive portrayal of the relationship and personality of each person in the portrait. For this reason, keep the clothing and accessories very subtle. Be careful not to dress anyone in an outfit that is not an expression of their personality, or one they do not want to wear. What you want to avoid is having any one person "jump" out of the portrait because he or she is dressed in a lighter or brighter outfit than anyone else. Work for balance, harmony and color coordination.

One of the keys to the success and beauty of Bryan's work is his ability to help you feel at ease during the photographic session - so don't worry about anything - all of you will have a great time!

If there is anyone in your family who is particularly worried about photographs, or has a particular problem, be sure to let Bryan know (in private) at the pre-portrait conference. There are countless techniques and special methods which we can use to minimize these problems; so be sure to bring up anything you wish to discuss. The secret to success here is communication. We are here to help you and our only objective is to create an outstanding portrait which you will treasure forever!

Clothing:
Our aim is to produce a timeless, beautiful portrait of YOU, and the best way to begin is to remember one word...SIMPLICITY. Your clothes should be plain and simple, not loud and busy. It is more appropriate to wear sleeves.

Glasses:
If you wear glasses, be sure to have your optician supply you with empty rims for the day of your appointment, as not only do glasses catch light reflections, but they also can distort the face-line in some portraits because of the lenses. Contact lenses are no problem.

Women:
Make-up: Eye shadow should be applied lightly and with care. The center point of interest is the eyes. Apply two coats of mascara on both upper and lower lashes. Wear your other make-up as usual. Bring all your make-up with you for minor modifications.

Men:
Be sure to shave just prior to your appointment as there is no way to hide a "five o'clock shadow" in color photography.

Children:
When you discuss the upcoming photographic session with your children, do not instruct them to "smile", or "do exactly as Bryan says", etc. Simply let them know how excited you are about the photography, and leave everything else to Bryan!