Forward:
Photo sessions are about you and your family, creating
photographs suitable for decorating your home and to give as gifts. I offer a quality
selection of prints and specialty items that you will love, and am committed to providing
service that is personal, respectful, professional, sincere, skilled, and honest. Thank you
for allowing me to be your photographer.
Sincerely,
- -Gene Lee
- What
to Expect at the Session:
- Please consider how you would like to be seen in your photograph and I will help guide
you in how we can achieve that goal. A session can include multiple wardrobe changes, and I
encourage this. Variety is the spice of life! I do not like to rush through a session.
We will capture a more natural look in a relaxed environment.
- I
will arrive at the prescribed time and set up appropriate lighting as needed for the session.
If photographing children, then I want to meet and spend a bit of time with them before we
start photographing. Once things get underway, we typically try a variety of shots
and try slight variations that sometimes make a notable
difference.
- Preparing for the Session (Guidelines):
- The
following guidelines are to help prevent common issues that arise during a photo
session. Please read them and apply them as best you can for your
session.
- Guidelines for Traditional Classical Portraiture
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Classical portraiture is about the person as expressed
primarily through the face. Please bear in mind that while fashion is an important aspect
of our society and certainly makes a statement about the era in which we live, our
socio-economic position, and even our attitudes, popular fashion is not always conducive to
a fine portrait.
- Wear muted colors - Very bright colors draw the
viewer's attention and tend to make the clothing the subject rather than the person
wearing the cloths.
- Avoid Patterns - A strong pattern will draw
attention away from the face. Please wear clothing with solid colors or very light, muted
patterns.
- Wear long sleeves - Unless the clothing is
an integral part of the theme, such as an antique dress, etc., I strongly advise
long sleeves.
- No shorts - Flesh draws the eye. Legs sport a
lot of flesh. Bare legs draw attention away from the face. When the body is
covered, the face becomes the main attraction. Portraiture is mainly about the face,
so give the face imminence and cover those legs. If per
chance you do opt for shorts, everyone should be wearing
them.
- Avoid the extremes - Black and white together create difficult
lighting conditions. It is especially challenging to light black without over-lighting
white. If black and white are necessary I will make it work, but please avoid these
extremes if possible.
- Have coordinated clothing for groups with similar or complementary
outfits.
- Guidelines for
Thematic, Environmental, and Candid Portraiture
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There really are no rules when it comes to establishing a theme or context,
but please consider the following guidelines.
- Wear something that reflects your theme and environment. Exactly what
that something might be is up to the imagination.
- Imagine the appropriate attire for your theme, and then kick it up a full notch! If colorful, go for even brighter,
bolder colors and textures. If mismatch, make it a wild, striking mismatch. If dressy,
bust the record for looking your best!
- Follow as many of the above "Guidelines for Classical Portraiture"
as make sense for the theme.
- Bring props, especially any antiques you might have
that fit the theme (bicycle, watering can, etc.). Better to take too much and leave
it in the car, than to wish you had brought something and not have it.
- Let your imagination and creativity guide you. Consult, friends,
family, or myself to fish for ideas.
- To Book a
Session:
- I am eager to schedule a
session with you. Please
Click Here for a phone number or to send me email.
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Gene Lee is a member in good standing
Wedding and Portrait Photographers International |
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