HOW TO Prep for your Headshot session

If you feel great you will look confident! 

Professional hair and makeup is always something I highly suggest. Especially since these images will be shown all over your web and social sites over the next year or two. 

It’s nearly impossible to resist the urge to tan prior to your session, but when it comes to photos there are so many benefits to keeping your skin's luminous natural glow. Applying a spray tan coats the skin and makes it photograph dull and murky. Plus, it’s really hard to work around those stubborn areas that catch the color – like hands, fingers and neck. So enjoy however pale or deep your skin is and you’ll see how radiant it looks in photos and if you must take 10-15 minutes the day before your session and sit in the sun to get a little glow. 

Just say no to spray tans

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Get a fresh manicure the day or two before you session. Neutral pinks and pale nude are great for a polished look or do a pop of color for a bit more sass! 

Hydrate

Hydrating is very important before your session. This includes drinking plenty of water the day before your session so that you skin is hydrated and fresh. Try to avoid alcohol the night before as it will dehydrate you. 

how to arrive to your hair & Makeup session 

DOING YOUR OWN HAIR AND MAKEUP
If you are doing your own hair and makeup please arrive completely ready to shoot. Apply a bit more makeup than you usually would since the way I shoot softens the skin a bit. Blush or bronzer is always a great idea but, avoid highlighter since that will appear streaky or oily on camera.  If you would like to bring touch up powder and lip color as well.