SENIOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
ALLISON’S WORK HAS BEEN FEATURED IN VARIOUS PHOTOGRAPHY BLOGS AND PUBLICATIONS, INCLUDING SENIOR MUSE, SENIOR GUYS STYLE, AND SENIOR YEAR MAGAZINE.
WHETHER YOUR SESSION IS FOCUSED ON INDOOR CLASSIC PORTRAITS, NATURE INSPIRED, MODERN FEEL, SPORTS DRIVEN, OR ALL OF THE ABOVE. YOUR SESSION WILL BE FUN, UNIQUE, AND MEMORABLE!
Q: How do I pose for pictures?
A: Don’t worry about posing! I work with you to position you into the best poses that look best for you! I also watch the way you move, sometimes things you do and the way you pose naturally looks way better than I could ever pose you! And don’t worry, I show you the pictures to make sure you love what we are capturing!
A: Also note, I’m a bit of a perfectionist. I will get you set up and posed, make sure your clothes are laying nicely, and touch up any hairs! I have my own hair pomade and spray on hand to touch up at a moment’s notice! If you’ve done any pictures with me, you know that I take a little longer for pictures and this is why! My biggest pet peeve is fly away hairs!
Q: Do I need professional hair and makeup?
A: This is totally up to you! If you are comfortable having someone do you hair and makeup, then book it! Some of my gals prefer to do their own hair and makeup so they look how they normally look! Keep it simple and keep it how you want to look. Personally, I don’t like professional makeup, I’d rather do it myself. I want your pictures to reflect you!
Q: I have acne or an unexpected pimple, can this be edited?
A: Absolutely! You need to let me know what you want to have touched up! Sometimes it’s hard to decipher between a pimple or a freckle and I’d hate to edit you to look like someone different! Any pictures that you choose for your package will be touched up with editing. I lightly whiten teeth, soften skin, remove acne, and anything else that I need to touch up to the best of my ability.
Q: What if I have more outfits that I want to wear for pictures?
A: No worries! Feel free to bring extra outfits and we can see which ones are your favorites! It all depends on how much time we have and how quickly you can change! Sometimes and outfit that looks really cute on, might not look so cute in pictures! Flowy shirts sometimes tend to make you look wider and we will tuck the shirt in to fit best! I also bring clothespins to tuck excess material in!
Q: I’ve seen some really cute hats in your pictures, do I need to purchase or bring my own hats?
A: I own a few hats just for my studio and will take these with on sessions! They are a couple years old, but they have stood the test of time! They look great on everyone and I absolutely love how they look in pictures! If you have hats of your own or any accessories, please feel free to bring them!
Q: What are some fun accessories I should bring with?
A: Hats, jewelry, necklaces, jean jackets, shoes, anything fun you want to use to express yourself in you pictures!
Q: Could I incorporate some things I’m passionate about?
A: ABSOLUTELY! The more creative, the better! I love to incorporate things like sports, books, band instruments, skateboard, anything to make your session more fun and more creative!
Q: Can I bring friends or siblings with?
A: Sure! The more the merrier!! I love to have friends come along and help you feel more relaxed and comfortable! Mom and family members are welcome too! These sessions are meant to be fun and memorable, not scary and uncomfortable!
Q: What if it rains or the weather doesn’t cooperate or it’s stupid hot out?
A: I always wait until a couple hours before the session to make the call. If it’s only sprinkling and we can work around it, we will attempt to do so! If it’s stupid hot out, sometimes I will reschedule too. Matted, sweaty hair can’t be photoshopped, also sweat is no fun to photoshop. It’s easier to reschedule these sessions than it is for me to spend hours editing. If I spend hours editing, that cost may go back to you. Sometimes rescheduling can be best option!
Q: How long does it take to get my pictures back?
A: Quality work can take some time. I don’t rush my editing, and sometimes I don’t get around to sneak peeks. This is because I like to edit all of the pictures at one sitting so that I don’t change how I want them to look. I want them to be consistent! Typically, I try to get the proof gallery to you within 4 weeks, once you select your favorites, I try to get those back to you within 4 weeks after you send them to me. I don’t like to send the pictures off for editing, I like to see the process from start to finish! I’m very picky and I want to edit them myself!
Q: Any other questions?
A: Email me! I’m happy to help out with whatever I can!
MOST OF ALL…. My goal for every session is to have fun, make this a memorable experience, and for you to love your pictures!
P.S.: I usually like to bring along a speaker during our sessions. Send me your playlist or your favorite artists! Otherwise, I tend to sing to you!