Tips & Tricks

We want your pictures to reflect you and what makes you tick. If football is your familiy's passion, dress up in your teams strip. if it's mountain biking, bring the bike. Whatever lights your fire - that's what we want to show.

For Him

Have a shave before you come. Stubble can show up in photographs.

Choose simple and comfortable clothing you know works well. It is also a good idea to coordinate your look if you are planning to have couple or family shots. This reinforces the fact that you are a group and belong together.

We know that you might not be too keen on having your photograph taken so we try to make you feel as relaxed as possible.

For Her

Opt for simple clothing and as most poses are from the waist up, concentrate on what you wear on your top half. White and pastels work well and dark clothing tends to minimise body size. It often helps to visualise a look or style you want to achieve and then choose your wardrobe selection to suit. Again, if you are planning on any group shots then try to create a link between everyones dress.

Be sparing with jewellery. When it comes to portraits, less is definitely more.

Opt for simple clothing unless you're trying to make a statement.

Make sure your hair looks its best.

Make up tips

While cosmetics are something that many women can't live without, these tips and advice are for those who want accent their finest features and look their best.

Your foundation should match your face and neck, so don't try it on your hand or arm for colour a match. But don't forget to apply foundation on your eyelids, lips and into your neck for a more natural look. This also is a good setting for eye shadow and lipstick and helps it stay on longer especially under the heat of the studio lighting. Sweeping loose translucent powder with a large powder puff can also keep your freshly applied make up from running in hot and humid conditions.

Overly plucked eyebrows look unnatural and make your eyes appear smaller.

Powder eye shadow stays on the longest.

Matte eye shadow looks better than frost if you're tired. Frost shadow draws attention to wrinkles.

Extend your eye shadow above the lid (crease) and use a light shadow or highlighter right beneath your brow to open up your eyes and make them appear larger.

Use a lip liner that matches your lipstick.

Try bronzing powder underneath your cheeks and jawbone to make your face appear slimmer.

To make your nose appear smaller, apply bronzing powder carefully down the sides. Add a little shimmer creme or powder down the bridge of your nose.

When it comes to colour, take direction from you hair, rather than from your eyes or your clothes.
Your skin thins out as you get older, and you start to notice that the area under your eyes looks darker. The solution is finding the right concealer to both lighten and cover up dark circles. The same concealer you use for dark circles can also be used to help hide age spots. Use a concealer brush to apply just a touch of concealer to the spot you want to hide, and pat it on to blend. Add more if needed, and then put your foundation on over that. Your make up doesn’t need to be heavy but a good foundation is always flattering. What looks good in the mirror works well in a portrait. We can touch up any blemishes too!

The best way to achieve thick lashes is to do several thin coats of mascara. If you experience clumping, wipe the excess mascara from your brush with a tissue or place your mascara tube in warm water for a few minutes (tightly closed, leave to cool down and away you go again).

For Children

Dress children as you like to see them. Bright and strong colours work well but it’s best to avoid busy patterns and large motifs that will take attention away from the face. Babies and toddlers look best in bare feet.

Put them in comfortable, old favourites rather than a special outfit bought for the occasion. They will look, and feel more relaxed.

Forget the old rule of saying “Smile for the camera.” We will take shots of them smiling as well as some quieter and more thoughtful ones, which are often more appealing.

Bring along favourite toys or other items you would like to have in the photograph, Big teddies, tanks or trikes all work well. if they love 'em so do we!.

It is always a good idea remember your child’s sleeping and eating patterns when booking a studio session. Morning sessions are often better for younger children to ensure they are at their best.