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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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