All Sessions

 

What should I wear to my photo shoot?

• The goal of any fine portrait is to direct the viewer's attention to the face or faces in the portrait. Simple long-sleeved garments in medium to dark tones of brown rust, burgundy, green, or blue are pleasing choices when photographed against a dark background. Avoid light colors that approximate flesh tones such as beige, tan, peach, pink, white, and yellow. Darker shades are more flattering and slimming.
• In a family group, choose clothing in the same tonal ranges so that no single member of the family stands out because the clothing is too light or bright as compared to the rest of the group. 

 Tips On Clothing Style And Accessories

• Simple base garments that allow you to accessorize are always fun to photograph according to your style. 
• Turtle necks or V-necks are flattering provided that neither is exaggerated in style. Avoid very wide or particularly deep V-neck garments as well as bulky cowl neck sweaters that completely hide the neck.
• Wear something that allows you to move freely, standing, bending, sitting.
• Have Fun with color choices and style them according to the location.
• If you need some helpful tips, feel free to ask, or go to Pinterest and type in Seasonal Photography Session Styles! There are so many wonderful ideas to be had on there.

 

Maternity Sessions

 
Time Frame

• A pregnant woman should consider taking maternity photos between 28-32 weeks. The third trimester tends to be the best time to schedule a maternity photo shoot. The belly is extremely visible at this point, and the photographer can capture the fullness of the stomach with the sweet momma still feeling wonderful as well as beautiful.

 What clothing should I bring to my photo shoot?

• Clothing for maternity photo shoots should be tight-fitting around the belly.  Dresses as well as Stretch pants and pants that have low waistlines won’t bunch up as the woman is posing or sitting, and are a good idea to wear during a shoot. In addition, tight-fitting tank tops and maternity tops that have thin fabrics that cling to the body are also good choices for maternity portraits.

• Ask about my Client Closet that has beautiful maternity dresses for you to use! 

• For pregnant women who want to include their other children in their shoots, have fun with come colors to coordinate with yours. Dress in what you feel most comfortable in, but also include that WOW outfit for some beauty shots! 

• Wear anything you feel comfortable in and LOVE. Avoid small patterns, stripes and plaids unless you love them and they are a true representation of you personality. Keep clothing selections for maternity portraits simple. I offer several beautiful gowns from my client closet to use as well. 

• AllysonBrooke Photography recommends solid colors: white, black, brown, gray. Avoid bright pink and yellow – as they can reflect on your person.
  
  
• Pants – jeans (any color), black pants (yoga pants work well)Necklines – select v-necks, squarenecks, turtlenecks or deep scoop necks. Women should avoid crewnecks.
  
  
• Sleeves – Long-sleeved tend to be the most flattering, but sleeveless and spaghetti straps work well. 
• Fabrics - look for clingy, not necessarily tight, fabrics with a little stretch.
• Shirts – big, white, button-down rumpled man’s shirt. Any shirt or cardigan that opens down the front works well.
• Tanks – anything clingy, fitted or stretchy in solid colors (white, black, red, blue…) 
  
  
• Don’t wear anything binding to the shoot – you don’t want marks on your skin.

 
What should my husband wear?

• Men should bring jeans or khaki pants or any other dark bottoms
• I encourage rumpled (not starched), plain white shirts
• Throw a regular, WHITE and/or BLACK crew-neck t-shirt in the bag, too.

 

 

Newborn Sessions

Newborns are some of my favorite age to photograph at AllysonBrooke Photography. The best days are the days that I get to photograph a fresh newborn. This age can be the most difficult to photograph, but patience always pays off with memorable images. Remembering their tiny features, fuzzy hair, and all that is new about them, and these days should be captured and always remembered.

When should I schedule?

• The best time to contact AllysonBrooke Photography is before you have your baby. I will then add you to my schedule when your due date is expected. Once your baby arrives, then within the first two weeks of baby being born, are the best time to schedule your session. The first two weeks work best to get peaceful sleepy and very curly poses. After three weeks of age, they are more likely to be disturbed while sleeping, and can also become colicky or baby acne can start to flare. I don't mind working with you and your little one up to 4 weeks of age, but some poses may be limited due to being awake and more active. 

How long is my session?

• It’s not uncommon for the session with a newborn to last 3 hours, allowing plenty of time to feed and comfort. Newborn sessions are done either at my studio or at your house for a Lifestyle Session. If you choose, AllysonBrooke Photography’s studio we can control climate and have access to all props and set-ups. The newborn MUST be well fed, preferably under 2 weeks of age to 4 weeks of age. I send all moms a tip sheet to help prepare them in what to expect in the session as well as some things to bring to help make baby comfortable.