FAQ

 What should I wear?

Here's a few tips that I typically tell people when they are deciding what to wear:

1. Love it- Pick something that makes you feel comfortable and confident. If you like your outfit, it will definitely come across.

2. Keep it Simple- The goal of your headshot is to highlight you. It's good to avoid busy patterns, bulky jewelry, fluffy fabric and prominent logos that will distract from your face or that might go out of style in a year or so.

3. The Right Color- It's important to wear clothing that contrasts your skin tone. If you have a lighter skin tone, avoid white, beige and pastels. If you have a darker skin tone, avoid black and dark shades. Jewel tones are a great option for everyone.

4. Get Help- If fashion is not your strength, ask a loved one for help or hire our professional stylist, Luisa. You can also bring multiple outfit options to your session so we can choose together.

Here’s some outfit inspiration we put together on Pinterest for you:

Womens' Looks

Mens' Looks

When will I get my edits back after our session?

It typically takes 7-14 days for me to edit and return your final images. If you need the portraits back within 1-3 days, it can be done for a rush charge of $75.

Can I purchase additional edits if I like more pictures than in my package?

I am so happy when people end up liking so many of the pictures from our session together! You can purchase additional edits for $40 per image. You can also purchase all of the unedited image proofs for $100. Downloads of the proofs are not included in any of the packages.

How should I prep for my session?

Here’s some tips for the week before your session that will have you looking and feeling your best:

1. Eat healthy food and drink lots of water. When you drink water, it has the amazing effect of making your skin look clearer and more youthful. Avoid alcohol and coffee which can make you look drained and dehydrated. Eating healthier food will also help you have more energy and feel more comfortable in your own skin.

2. Get plenty of rest. Everyone looks their best when they’ve had a good night sleep. Think about waking up on your shoot day with no bags under your eyes. The other plus is you’ll be less stressed and not feel rushed to get ready.

3. Plan your look. You want to look your absolute best for your session so that you only have to do it once for a long time. That requires planning. Plan out how you want to look and what you want your clothes and style to communicate. Hiring professionals can be a great way to elevate your look from good to great— hairstylist, makeup artist and a personal fashion coach.

4. Think positively. Pump yourself up the days leading up to the session. Every person is photogenic when they naturally smile and feel confident in who they are. I promise that this will be a fun and painless experience! No negative talk will be allowed when we are together!

Will you coach me into different poses and facial expressions?

Yes! You will be given a ton of helpful guidance throughout the entire session. I will direct you through a variety of angles, poses and facial expressions to make sure you have a ton of options to choose from. It's my mission to make you feel as comfortable and confident as possible.

Do you edit the images?

All of my packages include retouching that is done to look natural. A quality headshot starts with great lighting to make sure that you look your absolute best. In post-processing, I do some blemish removal, erase stray hairs, reduce lines, etc. However, it's very important to me that you still look like yourself.