7 Tips for Preparing for Your Summer Session
You know we're ready for a hot summer, but are you? Here are seven ways you can make sure your summer portrait session goes off without a hitch.
1. Dress appropriately. Summer means hot weather, which can lead to sweaty, sticky bodies. Choose breathable, lightweight fabrics that don't weigh you down. As for shoes, flats or sandals are a great option.
2. Think about your hair. If you or a family member's hair reacts to the weather in a negative way, opt for a hairstyle that won't leave you feeling insecure. For example, a pretty braid or an updo is a good choice. you can wear a headscarf or use a little extra product to keep frizz at bay.
An updo was chosen for this senior session
A braid with a scarf was chosen for this photo session
3.PACK NECESSITIES. WHEN PACKING YOUR PHOTO SHOOT NECESSITIES, WE RECOMMEND BRINGING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: a LOT OF WATER FOR ALL, A SNACK FOR SUSTENANCE, SUNSCREEN, UMBRELLA FOR SHADE, MAKEUP TOUCHUP.
4. GET CREATIVE WITH SESSION IDEAS. SUMMER OFFERS A HOST OF ACTIVITIES THAT LEND THEMSELVES TO AMAZING PHOTO SESSIONS. FOR EXAMPLE, THERE'S THE FAIR (ELEPHANT EAR, ANYONE?), THE ZOO, FESTIVALS, AND PLENTY MORE. I'D BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO SHOOT A REALLY CREATIVE SESSION WITH YOU.
Fun at The Village
5. THINK ABOUT HEAD-TO-TOE DETAILS. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU'RE WEARING FLIP-FLOPS OR OPEN TOED SHOES, YOU WANT TO HAVE MANICURED FEET. IF IT'S REALLY BREEZY, A HAT OR SCARF CAN KEEP THINGS UNDER CONTROL.
6. REST ASSURED KNOWING I WON'T LET YOU OVERHEAT. SOMETIMES IT'S HARD JUST TO WALK OUTSIDE WHEN IT'S SCORCHING BUT KNOW THAT WE'RE GOING TO HAVE AN AMAZING SHOOT. WE'LL SPEND LOTS OF TIME IN THE SHADE, DIVE INTO THE COOL A/C WHEN WE CAN, AND I WILL NEVER PUSH YOU INTO STAYING LONGER THAN you CAN OR WANT.
7. INCORPORATE PROPS. OUTDOOR SUMMER SHOOTS ARE LOADED WITH IMAGERY AS IS, BUT WE CAN ALWAYS INCORPORATE A FEW PROPS INTO THE MIX. VINTAGE STEP STOOLS IN A FIELD LOOK GORGEOUS, AS DO BLANKETS, BALLOONS, AND EVEN VISUALLY STRIKING TREATS LOLLIPOPS, ICE CREAM, ETC.
