Days before your photo session:
If
you need to get a haircut, we suggest you do so 2 weeks prior to your
photo session. This will give your hair time to relax and grow back a
“normal” length. We can suggest hairstylists and makeup artists to help
your achieve your desired look.
The
day of your photo session:
Come in rested with a good attitude! It all shows up in the photo
imagery, so bring your happy face and feel secure that we’ll capture the
real you! You need to come prepared. This means you need to relax,
breath and think about this as fun. If you have an iPod or favorite CD,
bring it in so we can all enjoy it. Bring a comb and/or brush, as well
as extra makeup for necessary touch-ups. For those who shave, it is
best to do 2 – 3 hours before your scheduled session. This will give
your skin enough time to “cool down”, and eliminate the redness that can
often occur with shaving.
Clothing Tips:
This is where the most questions come about. What should I/we wear?
Well, what is the photo for? What is “normal” for the use of the
imagery? If this is for a business card, then wear something
appropriate for that. Suits and shirt and ties are great if you’re a
banker or lawyer but not necessarily for a high school senior. But do
come prepared to change clothes. Bring as many changes of clothes as
you like, as we don’t limit the number of changes you can go through.
Clothing Tips for Families:
I
suggest you all dress similarly, this helps identify you as part of the
family and makes the image more cohesive. For families in casual
settings, think about jeans or khakis and white or pastel colored
shirts. Shorts and casual shirts look good as well. For beach
settings you could go with sandals, or be barefoot. It comes down to
what type of image you want to portray.
High
School Senior Photo Sessions:
Wear your “normal” clothes but please check with your school first and
make sure you follow their dress code. The yearbook picture of most
schools allow for little variation, thus we’ll need to be aware of that
while we create your image. Bring extra clothes so you get a variety of
looks to choose from. If your session includes location segments, then
be prepared to change what you wear outside. You don’t always have
complete privacy, so layering is a good thing. Check with Mom and Dad,
they may have something they would like to see you in. Wear comfortable
clothes that will allow you to move and pose in comfortably. Wear clean
clothes free from stains, which are difficult to digitally remove. If
you are a part of a sports group or special group and want to be
photographed in special uniforms with props, please bring them with you
for your session. Cheerleading, football, baseball, basketball or any
special sport or activity’s uniform is always acceptable. Props such as
sports equipment, musical instruments, pets, stuffed animals, bicycle,
cars, etc. are welcome, and can be used to enhance your portraits. This
is your image let’s make it special and memorable for you. If you bring
a friend to your photo session, make sure your friend understands they
will be asked to participate in the image as well as be in some photos.
Come prepared to have fun, this is important because it will come
through on your images.
After Your Photo Session:
Shortly after your session, you will receive an email or phone call with
the
following instructions: 1) Go to
www.cherrycreekstudios.com 2)
Click on link for Event Proofing 3) On Event Proofing page select your
name 4) Write down the name or number of the photos you would like 5)
Email, phone, or drop by the studio with your order.
Please keep in mind that these are proofs and may need touch-ups (skin blemishes, glare on glasses, etc.). As you can see, some of the images have been converted to black and white and some have had a sepia tone applied. Most images can be converted. Please don't hesitate to ask!