PhotoCram - Getting the Best Results

Here are some tips that will help you achieve the best results for your photo session with me and prepare you for our time together:

• Clothing. Wear clothing that is cool. Even with the windows open, the lighting can heat up the room dramatically.  Also, select clothing that you feel attractive in. Feel free to bring more than one outfit. There is usually time for one or two changes of clothing.

• Clothing Colors. Select clothing that is solid, without patterns or more than one color. Solid colored, plain clothing allows your face to take "center stage" -- which is what we want.

• Products. Products that will photograph well in the close-range environment are approximately 4'x4'x4' or smaller. If you have a product you are unsure about 

• Props. If you're looking for an alternative to a traditional, professional headshot or straightforward product still, bring props or any other items that you feel will enhance the feeling you wish to achieve. 

• Personal Care Kit. Bring personal care kit with brush, hairspray, makeup to refresh yourself between shots.

• Items that DO NOT photograph well with digital equipment in my close-range studio:

  • Glass objects or other transparent items

  • Items that are illuminated and require low light and therefore a traditionally a slow shutter speed

  • Items in motion

  • Full-body, head-to-toe shots

• Retouching. Invest in retouching services. This service IS NOT a part of the PhotoCram fee. 

  • Cost: Generally, retouching and cropping photos from my studio cost $25 per photo. I can provide the final graphic in a variety of sizes for your convenience as apart of this additional fee.

  • NOTE: If you have "autumn" colors -- have any combination of auburn hair, red-orange tones to your skin or freckles -- photos can turn out slightly overexposed on account of the close range. I strongly encourage you to plan on retouching services.