Preparing for a photography session?! Here are a few suggestions to help you get ready for successful engagement, family, newborn, or other portrait photos!

• Choose a location that is meaningful to you

• Wear something that makes you feel comfortable

• Choose simple and classic wardrobe pieces; here are a few links to my favorite online shopping sites for inspiration:

Lulus
Modcloth
Rent the Runway
Ruelala

• Consider hair or makeup artists and schedule appointments ASAP

Beauty by Sue
Best Face Forward
Blush Away Makeup Studio
Capitol Bride
Georgetown Bride
Makeup by Ivett
Red Carpet Ready Makeup
The Stylist Abroad

• Formal clothing may include a suit or blazer, button-up shirt, slacks, evening wear, a maxi dress, or cocktail attire

• Casual clothing may include t-shirts, jeans, sneakers, think a brunch-style, afternoon museum-hopping outfit

• Wrinkles do show up in photos, so make sure all clothing is ironed or steamed

• Avoid wearing neon colors, and extremely bright, loud or busy patterns

• Textures look great in photographs

• Wash, dry, and style your hair; apply minimal makeup

• Trim and tidy nails and apply lotion to any dry skin

• Drink plenty of water and don’t skip meals!

Looking forward to seeing you at the session!