*Curvy bodies- BRING ON THE FORM-FITTING ITEMS! I adore bodysuits, tight dresses, and nothing at all….especially for voluptuous bombshells. We often see curvy women trying to cover up more, but often that has the opposite effect they think it will. Allowing me to pose you so that we can see your figure and celebrate it is the way to go!

*Flat-butts- G-strings tend to make a butt look fuller than full-coverage bottoms. Play around in the mirror with different styles to see what you like best. And don't worry, I'm a PRO at creating curves in posing where there aren't any otherwise! I can get a killer booty shot with any level of curve (or lack thereof).

*Shorter legs- High heels with a THIN heel rather than chunky! Avoid shoes with thick ankle straps or a square toe. Nude shoes naturally elongate the legs. 

*Thin/no curves-  That’s all in the posing-girl! Form fitting options and nothing at all work great as I pose the heck out of you to make you look and feel bodacious.

*Small chest- Underwires and balconettes are lovely, as well as NO BRA AT ALL (my personal favorite for small chested women!) And also, small boobs rock. So please don't feel the NEED to create extra "oomph" unless it's something that really concerns you.

*"Mum boobs"- If your breasts are a bit lower or “floppier” than you’d like them to be, just be sure to snag a bra with some support, or form fitting bodysuits that will keep them at bay. Posing will play a huge role here, and I’m really good at that. So…bring your ‘mum boobs’ my way and we’ll embrace the hell out of them!

*Surgery scars and stretch marks- My personal belief is that scars tell a story. Sometimes clients wish they didn’t have to be permanently reminded of that story, and other times, clients embrace their scars and say they’re a part of them. For this reason, I will never edit out a scar or stretch mark unless a client specifically requests it….and if they do, in fact, request that retouching, I will happily do that at no additional charge. This is a VERY personal topic and it’s not my decision to make. I welcome scars and stretch marks, but I also support a woman’s decision to conceal them if they would like!

BE SURE TO…

*…get your beauty sleep!  Seriously!  Photoshop can't fix tired. 
 

*…BRUSH YOUR LIPS- sounds weird, right?! Dry lips are very hard to fix in post processing. In the days leading up to your photoshoot, use your toothbrush while brushing your teeth to also make a few passes over that pucker of yours. This will help shed dead skin. After that, apply a moisturising lip balm...repeat repeat repeat.

*…make it an opportunity to pamper yourself! Go a few days before your photoshoot and get a manicure and pedicure! This will give you a finished, polished look. Chipped polish can be distracting.
 

*…lather on the moisturiser!  Supple is key for beautiful skin! Be sure to moisturise twice a day for the week leading up to your shoot. On the day of your shoot, use a  non-bronzer illuminising lotion. If you're having a hard time finding an illuminising lotion without colour, you can absolutely just go with an oil based lotion/cream. Don't use tinted lotions or anything with colour.   Bring along a moisturiser with you to use if you need to during your session.

*…have extra wardrobe options! Bring at least 4-5 different outfits, a couple pairs of shoes if you’re a shoe girl, and accessories only if you usually wear them.  We may not use it all, but it never hurts to have options. Often clients will bring a smattering of wardrobe options and I’ll just style up some different looks that they maybe weren’t thinking and they end up loving them.  

*…plan ahead. Nothing puts a damper on a fun and relaxing photoshoot like feeling rushed or late!  You should plan for traffic and arrive about 5 minutes before your scheduled start time.

*…make a playlist! Music will really help you get into the super model zone!! Try to select music that matches the concept of your photoshoot.  We have a bluetooth speaker at the studio to stream your tunes if you bring them!  
 

*…bring a lightweight, soft robe without any undergarments on while getting your makeup done.  This will allow for any marks from tight bras, etc to even out so they don't show up in your images.  Avoid your big furry winter robe as that will tend to leave little dimples in your skin AND I find that most clients have a higher body temperature while they are getting makeup done because of nerves...it's hard to do makeup when you're sweating! ;)
 

*…trust me. I won't make you do anything that is going to make you look bad. I'm a pro. I've been doing this for a long time and I know how to make a woman look good with killer poses, strategic lighting, and appropriate camera angles. I've got you covered.  Don't stress. (Easier said than done, I understand.)

DON’T YOU DARE…

*…spray tan before your shoot. I know you think that you look better with a tan...but I assure you, even if you don't see the streaks and unevenness with your naked eye, the camera will pick them up. You will photograph a lot more tan than you think you look (especially given that my specialty is low-key lighting and black and white imagery), and spray tans will photograph orange in colour images. Trust me on this!! On that same note, no tinted lotions or bronzers on your body. Even after this warning I get a lot of women who message me to say that they’ve been spray tanning for years and they cannot fathom not doing so before a photoshoot. Of course I will still photograph you, but unfortunately our standard retouch will not account for spray tan correction, so just keep that in mind.

*…bring a construction hat (or other props). If you have jewelry that has sentimental value, absolutely bring it! But avoid jerseys, military apparel, weapons (yes, really), sports equipment, masks, etc etc etc. 

*…party the night before your shoot.  If you're nervous, try a bubble bath and a yoga class.  Hangovers aren't sexy. Boy, do I know it.
 

*…drink red wine to calm your nerves. Don't drink a bottle of red wine right before you show up in efforts to calm your nerves! #1-It will stain your teeth and lips. #2--Drunk doesn't photograph pretty either.

*…forget to stretch. Many of these poses, while they look effortless, are quite unnatural feeling. Take a few minutes on the morning of your shoot to stretch your arms, legs, hips, and especially your back. People are surprised to see how sore their muscles get after something as silly as a photoshoot, so any extra flexibility you can add by a quick yoga flow will only benefit you.

*…get a new haircut/colour immediately before your photoshoot.  Now isn’t the time to experiment with a whole new look.

*…talk smack on yourself.  I don't want to hear about how you hate your hips. I want to hear about how you LOVE your legs. A great attitude will go a long way in having a fabulous and upbeat experience! HOWEVER...if you really feel the need to discuss the thing that bothers you the most about your body, just let me know by saying "I love my ___, but my biggest insecurity is my ___". I will be extra careful to play down your "flaws"...but I will ALSO make it my challenge to take the best damn image featuring your ____ so you have a new-found appreciation for it ;)