I get asked this question a lot: What do I wear to my portrait photography session or interview?

However, I honestly don’t have a preference about what you wear – I can work with almost any outfit, any color, any accessory. As long as you are dressed professionally — with neatly ironed clothing – I can work with almost any attire.

But I do have a few “tips” that will make your session easier and more polished – while still being unique to you.

Bottom line is that I would prefer you were clothing that makes YOU comfortable and shows your personality!

Necklines: When choosing a shirt or dress, the most important thing to consider is the neckline. Don’t wear a big turtleneck or a too-tight collar – or a too-loose collar. And women, skip the cleavage-revealing top. For men, I don’t think a tie is always necessary for a professional portrait photography session, but it should be neatly tied and fit well.

Sleeves: I have a preference for shirts and dresses that have sleeves – long-sleeves. I find too much skin can distract from your face in a portrait photography session, and also, even if you have very thin or toned arms, they don’t always appear that way in images.

Accessories: I personally love jewelry, and if you wear it normally, definitely wear it to your session. Overly large necklaces and earrings can be a bit distracting, so I do tend to recommend smaller pieces. However, if you are known for your statement necklaces, wear them

As for glasses, I get asked this a lot. If you wear glasses, wear glasses in your images. It’s a part of who you are, and I can work with angles to eliminate glare.

Colour: Bold colours that work with your skin and hair tones are the best for your portrait. I don’t generally recommend prints because I think they can appear too busy and compete with your face for control of the image, but if you are a bold pattern person, don’t shy away.

The bottom line, I want my clients to feel comfortable and as much like themselves as possible. These are my suggestions only – I trust my clients to choose outfits that bring out their personality and flair.

We don’t have hair and makeup in-house, but we have a list of incredible artists we can call on. On average the basic rate for women is $150 and $80 for men. This rate is subject to quote.

Absolutely. We are 100% mobile in addition to our brick-and-mortar location. Environmental portraiture, architecture photography, real estate video walkthroughs, aerial photography, and special events are all part of our suite of services.

We are heavily invested into the Sony eco-system. We pride our self on top of the line professional output. Below is an abbreviated list of the our gear locker.

Photography

• Sony A7RIV

• Sony a9

• Godox AD600 Pro x1

• Godox AD 400 Pro x2

Lenes

• Sony 70-200 F2.8

• Sony 50 F1.2

• Sony 16-35 F4

• Sigma 24-70 2.8

• Sony 35 1.4

• Sigma 85 1.4

Video

• Sony Fx3

• Sony a7SIII

• DJI Ronin

• DJI Air 2s Drone

• A large assorment of studio lights

• RODE NTG 3 Boom

• Rode Lav Go Pro Mics

Below are our three options for Licensing and Ownership.

OPTION - A - Exclusive  Licensing - INCLUDED IN MY DAY RATE

Exclusive use is when a client purchases the right to be the sole user of images. The exact specifications are typically outlined in a contract. This means the image will not be used by anyone other than the original buyer and the photographer. The photographers’ use would be limited to a portfolio and general marketing material.

OPTION B - Buyout (Transfer of Copyright) - $50 - $350 per image (cost is based on client desired use. IE client webpage and social media branding would have a lower cost per image price than a publication like, say, National Geographic)

A client is paying a one-time fee to buy out the full rights to the image. This means that the copyright is being transferred to the client, and the photographer would no longer be able to use, display, or sell the use of this image moving forward. The photographer would need permission from the client to use the image in their portfolio or social media.

OPTION C - Standard Licensing Use - Based on negotiations.  (The session cost would be discounted to account for possible future profits.)

Non-exclusive means that the buyer has the right to use the image, but the photographer maintains the right to re-license the image to other parties for various uses. It is common in architecture/interior photography, where multiple parties create the final space. The architect or interior designer may hire you, and the flooring or window company may also want to use the image. This does not allow the client to resell the images to a third party. The exact specifications would be outlined in a contract.