Portrait Guide

Tips from Universal Church Directory

• Time

  • Sessions take 45 minutes – 1 hour for professional photography and portrait previewing.

• Retouching

  • Photo retouching is available to help reduce the appearance of blemishes, wrinkles, etc.

• Clothing

  • Solid colors work best and are more slimming. Avoid busy patterns and choose a color theme that unifies the look of your family.

• Hair

  • Avoid changing your hairstyle or cutting your hair right before your session. Your photographer will help you identify improperly placed hair, but make sure you like the look and let the photographer know your preferences.

• Jewelry

  • If you have jewelry that has special meaning to you, wear it! Mention to your photographer that you would like them to show it in your portrait.

• Make-Up

  • Apply make-up as you would normally for an evening out. Pay special attention to your eyes: the focal point in the portrait. An extra coat of mascara can help bring out your eyes, and bring lipstick and powder for touchups.

• Glasses

  • If you wear glasses all the time, you’ll want to have them in your portraits. That’s the real you!