Tips for preparing for your CHRISTMAS photoshoot!
So you’ve booked your session. YAY!!! Next step, figure out the attire. With the right planning, your session will go smoothly, be a lot of fun, and result in photos that you can treasure forever! Here are some tips to help you prepare.
GREEN, GOLD AND RED CHRISTMAS PHOTOSHOOT
How the actual setup will look like:
https://www.isense.co.za/christmas/studio-christmas-photoshoot-de-villiers-family/
General tips
Always put cream on your body on the day of the shoot, especially during winter, as this will make your skin look glowing and youthful in the photos. Make sure that you trim nails neatly and clean everyone’s nails thoroughly the night before to remove any chipped or damaged nail polish. If you have acrylic or gel nails and they are growing out, try to book an appointment to fill them a day or two before your photoshoot so they look their best, especially in close-up photos.
Please make sure your pockets are empty.
Please remember to shave a few days/the day before the shoot as depending on what you wear, I can see your legs and underarms and we don’t want any unwanted hairs to show 🙂
Don’t pick. A pimple is very easy to cover with makeup, but scabs, wounds and flaky patches are trickier. As soon as possible, stop picking at your skin.
Wax eyebrows. If you decide to have your eyebrows waxed or threaded, be sure to schedule the appointment for at least a few days before your photoshoot. Otherwise, an eyebrow trim/touch up at home could be done a day or two before the shoot.
Touch up your roots. If you dye your hair, touching up your regrowth three days before your photoshoot is ideal.
Photo shoots are a fantastic opportunity to capture everyone looking their best, so pay attention to clothing, hair styling and makeup on the day of the shoot. Try to keep a consistent look regarding clothing (this is very important for family or couples photoshoots) without matching exactly but still having the same color coordination. Dresses and skirts are a great choice for moms and girls, as they add beautiful movement and texture for the camera. If you’re uncertain about clothing choices, please let me know and I would be happy to help you or send more ideas.
DRESSES
Little bird boutique DRESS HIRE. It’s my little side hustle! So let me know if you interested and I can send you my catalogue with dresses.
MAKEUP
If you’d like to look your best for the camera, here is a few fabulous makeup artists that I highly recommend.
Cicilia | The Reeds, Centurion but travels anywhere
083 632 1552
CK Makeup
cicilia@ckmakeup.com
Facebook page
Chené | Pretoria but travels anywhere
073 579 5789
Timeless Hair & Makeup
chene@timelessmakeupartistry.co.za
Facebook page
Liz (Elizme) | Pretoria but travels anywhere
072 827 5298
Mé-Kup by Elizmé Ferreira
elizmeferreira@gmail.com
Facebook page
Inspiration for your photoshoot
If you’d like some inspiration on picking the right outfit for your photoshoot, here are a few links to help you plan your outfits and see some examples of different types of color coordination:
So there you have it. My little “Handbook to not feeling like you are going to lose your mind” when trying to plan family photo outfits.
Can’t wait for your session 🙂
Ilani xxx
0834170170