Victoria Kelly Photography

General Portrait Guidelines...

Here are a few tips to ensure great pictures!

• For the gals:  Be sure your hair and makeup are fresh.  Wear a bit more mascara than you usually do.  Please remember to bring powder for quick touchups.  You'll want to include some lipgloss/lipstick in your bag. A portrait session is NOT the time to try a new hairstyle.  You should schedule your appointment for as many days after having your hair styled that you feel comfortable with it.  Solid colors work best...plan to wear 3/4 length or long sleeves. 
• For the guys:  If clean-shaven is your look, be prepared.  If "stubble" is your look of choice, allocate enough time before your appointment so it's the way you want it.  You should probably schedule your session 10-12 days after a haircut.

Please plan to arrive in the studio 10-15 minutes BEFORE your scheduled appointment so that you have plenty of time in the dressing room before we start.

Infant Portrait Guidelines...

In creating beautiful portraits for you and your infant, we want every aspect of your session to be perfect.  We'll take care of the technical details, but when it comes to clothing and other personal items, we need your help.  Please take a few moments to review the following guidelines that will greatly aid in our efforts:

• Remember that simple styles of clothing are always more flattering.  Pastels and whites (along with tiny bare feet) photograph beautifully.  We ask that you refrain from putting your infant in overalls until he/she is able to sit unassisted.
• If your infant is extremely fussy or has the beginnings of a cold, please reschedule your appointment.  (You wouldn't want to be in front of the camera if you didn't feel well, and your infant doesn't either!)
• Because babies and infants are so curious about their surroundings, we ask that only the mother remain in the camera room with the baby.  The presence of siblings and/or grandparents lends too much distraction for the child being photographed.  We have a comfortable waiting area for grandparents if they would like to come with you.  We recommend making childcare arrangements for siblings.
• Don't forget extra diapers, pacifiers, juice and/or formula and other necessities that help comfort your baby.  Please schedule your child's session around nap and feeding times.
• We offer the opportunity for "mommy/baby" images at the 1st of 2nd session only.
• We do "bare bottom" images at 6 months only.  Please limit the number of outfits at this session to 2.

I look forward to working with you and your child--now and in the future--to create a lifetime of beautiful images!