Modern Living Room with Green Wall

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Having a studio portrait taken isn't something we do every week....


.....so we've created this online guide to help you get the most from your photography session with us.

It also contains some examples of the type of products most customers like to treat themselves to.

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Dressing for Success

The selection of proper clothing for your portrait is a critical factor in the preparation for a successful portrait. If the clothing is noticeable or overbearing in a portrait, it could easily become a distraction. Clothing that does not attract attention to itself is the ultimate goal. It could be the difference between a very successful portrait and just another picture.

Dark clothing tends to slenderize. Darker clothing helps to blend the bodies with the background, so that the faces are the most important part of the photograph. Dark colors definitely tend to slenderise the subject.

Tone down bright colours. Bright colors attract attention away from the face and may be reflective. Avoid wearing red, bright pink, bright green etc. When choosing lighter colors, stick to pastels, but avoid pink tones. Pale yellow and pale blue work well, especially with jeans or kaki pants.

Light clothing can look beautifully fresh. If you are worried about not appearing slender then it is safer to avoid white. White can look beautifully simple and fresh. White shirts and/or blouses under a dark jacket are perfect.

Above all, think what you are going to wear. Co-ordinating doesn't necessarily mean matching (although it could!) . We recommend bringing at least one change of clothing. Babies and toddlers - maybe 2 or 3.

Props: If you have younger children or have booked in for one of our White Box session props are encouraged. We work on the principal that it's better to bring something and not use it than to leave it behind at home.


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What not to wear



Prints and patterns are a definite NO. This includes logos. Avoid prints of any kind and patterns. No matter how small the print or the pattern, it will become a distraction. In the case of digital portraits, in particular, small patterns in clothing (even a small herring-bone or checkered pattern) can cause terrible distortions to appear in the portrait that are not originally there.


Avoid short sleeve clothing and short trousers. Long sleeved clothing is a MUST! For casual portraits it is equally important to wear long trousers instead of shorts. When arms and legs are exposed to the camera there will be more flesh in the photograph in those areas than on the face, itself. This is a major distraction.


Don’t over accessorise! Overbearing or heavily noticeable accessories can be a major distraction. Simple and minimal works best.


Final thoughts. Your portraits are meant to be enjoyed for generations to come. Fad-type clothing should be avoided, unless you are planning to have new portraits made annually. You will feel very rewarded when you view your photographs. All of your efforts will be worthwhile.


Tip. Lay out all the clothing onto a bed. Shoes, socks, stockings – everything should be included. Then, take a careful look at the collection. If your eye goes to any one item in particular, you can be certain that the same thing will happen in a photograph. That item should be changed. Clothing should not be too tight or too loose.Prints and patterns are a definite NO. This includes logos. Avoid prints of any kind and patterns. No matter how small the print or the pattern, it will become a distraction. In the case of digital portraits, in particular, small patterns in clothing (even a small herring-bone or checkered pattern) can cause terrible distortions to appear in the portrait that are not originally there.


Avoid short sleeve clothing and short trousers. Long sleeved clothing is a MUST! For casual portraits it is equally important to wear long trousers instead of shorts. When arms and legs are exposed to the camera there will be more flesh in the photograph in those areas than on the face, itself. This is a major distraction.


Don’t over accessorise! Overbearing or heavily noticeable accessories can be a major distraction. Simple and minimal works best.


Final thoughts. Your portraits are meant to be enjoyed for generations to come. Fad-type clothing should be avoided, unless you are planning to have new portraits made annually. You will feel very rewarded when you view your photographs. All of your efforts will be worthwhile.


Tip. Lay out all the clothing onto a bed. Shoes, socks, stockings – everything should be included. Then, take a careful look at the collection. If your eye goes to any one item in particular, you can be certain that the same thing will happen in a photograph. That item should be changed. Clothing should not be too tight or too loose.

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"The most personal Work of Art you will ever hang on your wall".

Product Guide

Desk and shelf portraits

8"x6" framed - 125

10"x8" framed- 145

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Portrait Collections

295

Collection 1

• 5 digital files


• 5 matching 8"x6" prints


•£50 voucher to be used against Wall Art

*£26/month

395

Collection 2

• 10 digital files


• 10 matching 8"x6" prints


•£100 voucher to be used against Wall Art

*£35/month

495

Collection 3

• 15 digital files


• 15 matching 8"x6" prints


• Facebook timeline photograph


• Digital slideshow of all the images from the session


•£150 voucher to be used against Wall Art

*£45/month

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Wall Art

Art Panels

Frameless wall blocks for modern homes

16"x12" - 345

20"x16" - 395

30"x24" - 445


Framed Prints & canvasses

Traditional wall art presented in a choice of wooden frames

20"x16" - 395

24"x20" - 445

30"x24" - 495

Storyboard Frames

Several images in the same frame

20"x20" - 445

24"x24" - 495

30"x30" - 545

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Additional products

Coffe Table Books

Magazine-style albums book bound and presented in a matching box


10 images - 445

15 images - 495

20 images - 545


Chromaluxe

Metalic wall portraits

20"x16" - 455

24"x20" - 505

30"x24" - 555

Ladder Triptych

Three 8"x8" images make a unique wall hanging


495


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