CLOTHING: 

• If you think your arms look muscular or large, avoid sleeveless styles and tops with ¼ length sleeves.
• Longer sleeves will make your arms look more slender.
• Multiple straps do not look good in portraits and tucking the straps in does not look nice.
• Bring strapless base layers if needed.
• Avoid strips and prints, instead choose solid colors.  Darker colors tend to slenderize while light colors seem to add weight.
• If going to a park bring flats to walk in and carry any high heels you might want to wear.

MAKEUP: 

• Makeup should look natural. Make sure foundation is evenly applied and all makeup is well blended.
• Don’t overdo eye makeup.
• Mascara should be clean and contain no clumps.
• Eye liner (if worn) should be very light.
• Too much color above and below the eyes attracts attention to itself rather than attracting the viewer to the eyes.
• Don't forget to pluck eyebrows. Unplucked eyebrows will show and draw attention away from the eyes.
• Lips will look much better with lip stick or lip gloss (light tones).
• If you can have your makeup professionally applied, especially if you are not used to applying make-up then we recommend Salon Indigo and have coupons for new customers.

NAILS: 

• Nails will show in some of your portraits (both finger nails and toe nails – for barefoot shots)
• Chipped off polish will show.
• Avoid real bright colors. Natural or basic tones will blend in best.

TAN & STRAP MARKS: 

• Tan lines will show up in portraits and will not be removable.
• You may want to vary swim suit and tank tops to avoid shoulder tan lines.