GLOW PHOTOSHOOT GUIDE
HOW TO PREPARE AND WHAT TO EXPECT
So your session can run as smoothly as possible, I have compiled a prep guide to help us get the most out of your session!
How do I prepare for my Glow session?
Please arrive to your appointment with clean, dry hair and with no make up on. Ensuring any areas that you wish to be hair free are smooth and applying moisturiser before your session is recommended. I’d also recommend not applying self-tan beforehand (or at least being very careful to not overdo it around the hand and foot area!) and if we get any sunny days, please try to avoid tan lines.
What should I bring to the session?
Please bring the following items with you to your session;
- A strapless bra (preferably nude colour)
- A nude colour thong
- Black/white underwear (bra and pants) – don’t worry if you don’t have much choice to bring, just bring what you have!
- Any of your own clothing you may want to bring
The items of clothing above help to create beautiful images without the distraction of visible underwear. I have a bathroom within the studio, which can be used as a dressing room. If you don’t have any of these items, don’t worry, we can work around it.
Feel free to also bring some of your own clothing options with you – we may or may not use these depending on what you bring, but the type of clothing that could work well are any of the following; dresses (long & flowing or fitted), blazers, an oversized shirt, hats or a pair of heels. If your style is more dressed down, why not bring along your favourite pair of chunky black boots, a leather/denim jacket or a pair of jeans – these are all good items to use during your session! Accessories such as big necklaces or earrings and hats can look great too – feel free to add a bit of your personality!
Think out of the box when selecting the items you would like to bring – we want bold and plain clothing ideally, but if prints are your thing, that’s fine too! There’s no need to buy anything if you don’t feel you have anything suitable though.
Upon Arrival
Please go straight into Imagine Hair & Beauty salon (below my studio) at your appointment time and either Rebekka (your hairdresser), or Naomi (your make up artist) will meet you there. If I’m in the studio and available (i.e. not with another customer) then I will pop down to say hello, but your hair styling and make up is essentially left to the experts (whom I trust to make you look gorgeous!), so please disuss your ideas or styles with them at your appointment.
Please try to arrive on time to your hair styling/make up appointment as we will be running on a schedule. If you are running late, please call Rebekka at Imagine on 01535 658000 or message me on 07956114916.
How long does a Glow Session last?
Your Glow photoshoot itself will last around up to 2 hours. Your hair & make-up appointments will take place in Imagine Hair & Beauty Salon downstairs and usually take around 60 to 90 minutes altogether, depending on the style you have opted for. You can expect to be with us for around 3 to 4 hours in total.
How will I pose?
Whilst some people may feel confident in front of the camera, other’s (most!) are happy to be guided by me.
I won’t expect you to ‘know’ how to pose! I will help to position your hands in the correct places, rearrange your clothing as appropriate and tell you where to look – unless you’re a natural of course!
The specific types of poses I recommend will depend on me working with you as an individual, to get the best range of images. I aim for a varied gallery and the poses & clothing used will reflect this.
Will I have to take my clothes off?…eeek!
It’s totally up to you! These sessions are all about boosting your confidence and capturing a gorgeous range of images of you, so we’ll go at your pace and I’ll be guided by your comfort level. I have a good eye for knowing ‘what will work’ so all I ask is for you to trust me, even if the pose or clothing may seem a bit ‘out there’, I’m pretty sure you’ll love the results!
Can I bring my extended family or friends to the session?
Only those participating in the session should attend the appointment, as having other’s there causes unnecessary distractions. But if you are attending the session alone and would like a friend or family member to accompany you to help you feel at ease, that’s fine! Please ask them to arrive after your hair & make up appointments.
COVID-19 update
We will continue to maintain the hygiene and cleanliness of our studio and props to a high standard and hand washing facilities/hand sanitiser will be available throughout appointments for the Photographer’s and Client’s use.
Face coverings: We are no longer wearing face masks during appointments, but if you would prefer that we wear them, this is no problem whatsoever. Please mention this either during the booking process or upon arrival at the studio.
Please read the information below regarding our sickness policy and Covid-19.
Our Sickness Policy
If you (or anyone in your party) have been feeling unwell in the days prior to your appointment, please contact me to reschedule your appointment. Where an illness is viral, contagious or involves sickness and/or diarrhoea, please observe the 48 hour free from symptoms rule.
Covid-19; Should you (or anyone in your party) develop Covid-19 symptoms or test positive for Covid-19 in the 7 days prior to your appointment, please contact me to reschedule your appointment (unless you have taken a lateral flow test to confirm a negative result).
Need to reschedule?
If you need to reschedule your session, please let me know as soon as possible. If you need to reschedule within 48 hours of the start of your session, please contact me by calling me or sending me a text or a message to my Facebook page, as I may not always be able to pick up emails at short notice.
Your session fee is non-refundable, so if you cancel your session you will not receive a refund, but I do allow rescheduling of your session once within 14 days of your original session date if the reason for reshcedule cannot be avoided (for example, due to genuine illness or emergency) – the date of reschedule is subject to availability.
If you do not arrive to your session or are more than 15 minutes late to your first appointment (hair/makeup), then you’ll need to pay a new session fee to book a new date, which is payable upon reschedule (please note that a late arrival may mean that we do not have time to complete your hair/make up and session in the alloted time and rescheduling your appointments may be our only option). You can contact me on 07956114916.
When will I see my photographs?
At the end of your session we will arrange your viewing & ordering appointment to take place in approximately 2-3 weeks time and this is when you will view your beautifully edited and enhanced gallery of around 20 images, choose your package and wall art and place your order.
Payment for an order is due at your viewing & ordering appointment. I always advise that all decision makers are present at the viewing & ordering appointment, as you may find you need help choosing your portraits! I also recommend that children (with the exception of babies) do not attend viewing appointments, so you can relax and choose your photographs without distractions.
When will I get my order?
Once you have placed your order at your viewing and ordering appointment, you can expect your digital download containing your purchased digital images to be sent to you via a link in an email within 1 week, whilst USB/Print orders will be ready for collection from our studio in approximately 3 weeks time. If you have ordered wall art or an album then these will be ready to collect in around 4-6 weeks time.
Where is your studio?
You can find me at; First Floor, 29 Station Road, Steeton, West Yorkshire, BD20 6RL (above Imagine Hair & Beauty Salon).
Please enter via the front door and head up the stairs, where you will find my studio on your right. There is no on-site parking at the studio, but I will advise you of close-by on-street parking options before your session. Please try to arrive on time, but if you are running late, please message me on; 07956114916.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all and as always, if you have any questions, please just ask!