Preparing For Your Church Directory Photos
- Stay away from striped clothing. Solid colors such as red, blue, orange, brown, green, purple or other colors produce better contrasting photos. Your directory pose will be taken on a "blue colored" background.
- It is suggested that clothes that wrinkle up very easily should be brought on hangers. Wrinkled clothing does not photograph well.
- Long sleeves are better for adults to focus attention on the face. Short sleeves are ok for infants and children.
- If you wear glasses, feel free to wear them. Our photographers are trained to minimize any glare.
- Small jewelry/accessories compliment your face better. Avoid large, distracting accessories.
- Bring makeup supplies for quick touch-ups if needed.
- Chapstick works best for the guys - just to keep the lips from looking dry and cracked especially during cold weather months.
- Avoid haircuts within 48 hours of your portrait session. It is best to have any changes to your hair 2 weeks prior to your portraits.
- Fingernails should be well groomed - your hands do show in some of the poses.
- If you wear nail polish -natural or basic colors work best, so that they fit well with what you will be wearing.
Posing for your images
- If you have any special request - please let us know.
- We encourage you to have fun during your portrait session and let the photographer work with the children to bring out their natural smiles. Can everyone say "Cheese Please".
Day of the Portrait Session
- Allow one hour for your session and the selection of your directory pose.
- Be on time
- Check-in
- Remember that you can purchase portrait products at your session. Portraits make wonderful gifts and treasured family keepsakes. If you choose to purchase additional portraits, we accept cash, checks, and major credit cards.
