Preparation

How Should I prepare for my portrait?

These are my personal tips on how to have a great Senior portrait. Pay attention and you will have nothing to worry about. Shawn & Kelly Smoak will take all the worry out of your Senior portrait and replaces it with fun and excitement.

· Bring a variety of clothing styles to capture different facets of your personality. Long sleeves are preferable with exceptions for sports uniforms, bathing suits, etc.

· Solid colors work best. Earth tones for more formal looks (tans, greens, blues) and whites and pastels for a softer look. Avoid busy patterns that distract from the face.

· Ladies, please no glitter make-up. Only 2 or 3 flecks will catch light, and this requires retouching.

· Bring props that say something about you.

· A new hairstyle before your session is NOT recommended.

· If you wear eyeglasses, consider asking our optometrist for an empty pair of "loaner frames."

· Avoid tan lines and sunburns. (These are almost impossible to retouch.) We don't recommend tanning prior to your session.

· Bring a friend, or friends!

· Relax and have FUN!! - You'll walk away from the session wondering why you were so worried!