It is all starts with a conversation and discussion of your professional or personal needs. Whether you are an Actor / Student or a Business Professional - we need to establish the ultimate goal that you would like to achieve through a Headshot or a Portrait photo session.
If you are an Actor with an Agent, Agency - the most important thing is to know what style shots do you and your agency needs for your professional portfolio (expressions, colours of backdrops (dark moody, or bright and light, colourful), as well as all props and outfit that supports those needs.
For Portrait photo session it is just like for a Headshot session, we will discuss together what style of portraits you would like to have (modern and stylish like a model, glamour like a Vogue magazine, or dreamy Fine Art). This step is also a way for me to learn about you more, so I can make this experience - personal and custom tailored for you.
For Actors:
Wardrobe is essential part of any photo session and needs to be planned ahead.
Here is few suggestions regarding wardrobe colours:
- Rich deep colours like green, blue, navy, maroon, mustard and burnt-orange always look great
- Bright colours like red, orange and yellow as well as white, often overpower the subject and attract more attention vs your face.
- Safe choice is always neutral greys, blacks and neutral shades (please do not bring everything in those colours).
- For youthful look you can use pinks, pale blues, pastels.
- Things to avoid: any visually recognisable brands. Any busy patterns, stripes, polka dots or colour blocks. Any logo displays on your wardrobe.
We will also review the pricing and product menu.
When you schedule your photo shoot day, the session fee will be billed as a non-refundable deposit. (however if you provide with a 48hr notice we can always reschedule your photo session).
Hair and skin prep:
Please arrive with a clean hair, preferable if you wash them a day before. If you know the look you are going for you are more than welcome to style it prior arriving.
Hair cuts and colours are more than welcome but please do it at least a week before your scheduled photo session.
For Gents and Ladies: healthy moisturised skin is always good starting point. (to avoid flaky, dry patches).
For Gents - please always carry with you lips chopstick (to avoid dry patchy mouth)
For Ladies - please arrive with prepped skin, moisturised and neutral natural foundation or bb cream. ( to have even skin tone and colour). Natural neutral lip gloss is always preferred. Mascara on eye lashes is a good way to start with natural neutral look. (mascara will make your eyes more open).
Make up:
Ladies - Plan for a 3hr plus day, including one hour for makeup changes or hair adjustments.
Please do avoid using any heavy false eye lashes as that makes eyes very small and heavy (I can always add extra make up if needed in post production), or contour make up and a fake tan, as that all looks extremely blotchy and hard to remove or adjust. Please use only matte based make up, as it is less light reflecting so your skin will look natural dewy instead of oily shine.
If you are planning using your hands in Headshots or Portraits - please ensure that your nails properly trimmed and taken care off.
For ladies - neutral colour nail polish is highly suggested as your hands will not attract too much of attention vs your face and eyes.
For gents - if you are planning on shaving for a variety of a characters (for Actors) you are absolutely more than welcome to do so and we will provide you with towels and etc., however you might want to count on a 3hr plus session. As often skin needs more resting time after shave due to redness.
Once styling is complete you will be ready to rock your photo shoot!
During the session you will be coached and guided through posing, expressions and etc.No need to worry about how you look! I will make sure your photos are beautifully taken and will pose you down to the last finger. All you need to do is enjoy your day and feel good about yourself. As your mental state of mind is truly important and will do all we can to create a fun and light atmosphere for your to feel great and relaxed.
Plan your traveling time accordingly to our studio.
Thorough information will be provided to you on how to get to our studio once your session is booked.
For Actors:
We require full payment on a day of your Headshot session, after the session and prior delivering your gallery.
During your photo shoot, you will be able to see every single image we shoot on display. As we shoot we will discuss your preferences, likes, dislikes, poses and wardrobe, what works and what is not, that way we can eliminate hidden elements.
By the end of photo session, you will be able to see images you already like as your final choices.
Once we receive session payment then we will send you watermarked gallery with your best shots as well as photographer's favourite options to you via email with your private password, that you can share with your agent for approval.
Once we learn about your final choices, your headshots will be professionally edited and delivered to you via Dropbox within 24-48hrs.
For Portraits:
About a week after the photo shoot you will be invited back to the studio for your reveal appointment. You will view the best, edited images from our session and have an opportunity to order from a variety of print packages and handmade folio boxes, as well as place an order for Canvas wall art..
At Angelique Portrait Photography we offer you luxurious custom portrait and headshot experience from carefully planning your portrait session, choices of your outfits or wardrobe available for you to use.
We provide make up and hair styling by professional Make Up artist on site (optional and at extra charge), that means no more walking outside under the rain and or wind with your beautifully styled hair knowing it will be ruined by the weather.
We will guide you with poses from beginning to the end, whether your session is all about personal branding or a headshot or personal portrait or boudoir. We help you to select your most loved images during your private portrait session reveal either in studio or via Zoom or via online Gallery. You will be offered refreshments, snacks, tea and coffee during your session time.
We professionally retouch each selected portrait, to make you look absolutely the best, as if you had a very good restful night. And delivering you magnificent portraits printed and matted in 10x8, in complimentary luxury gift folio box that comes with every purchased package and not available to the general public for purchase, with matching digital portraits on a beautiful crystal USB drive.
From beginning to the end we aim to provide you with your Dream photoshoot and transformative portrait experience, where you get to see and rediscover yourself, or simply to enjoy your new updated headshots for your social media and professional profiles.
HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST?
I offer exclusive folio package of 20 portraits and those packages include your session sitting fee, Hair and Make Up services (for one person), pre-shoot consultation, a fully guided photo session, reveal and ordering session of your final images. Please enquire about packages and pricing at AngeliquePortraitPhotography@gmail.com
You only buy what you love!
HOW LONG IS THE PHOTO SESSION?
Studio session are 3 hours, including wardrobe changes and occasional make-up touch ups, changed photo set.
WILL I HAVE TO SIGN A MODEL RELEASE?
I ask all my clients to sign a model release so that their images can be used for promotional purposes of the studio. If you would prefer to keep your images private, that is okay too!
DO YOU PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCH MY PHOTOS?
Yes, I do, but the goal is to make sure you look and feel like "you." We will discuss the level of retouching you would prefer and I will show you examples.
WHY DO I NEED MAKE UP?
Having a professional makeup artist will make you feel more confident about the photoshoot and more at ease in general. In any photoshoot, you want to be as relaxed as possible, as your demeanour will have an impact on the way your images turn out. You want to focus on your poses, facial expressions, and posing well for the shoot in general. You will have one less thing to worry about by having a great makeup artist on hand, which will also increase your confidence knowing that a professional just did a fantastic job on your makeup!
WHAT WILL I WEAR?
We'll do a consultation before the shoot so I will know how you would love to be photographed and what styles resonate with you. I encourage you to bring any clothing or jewellery items that are sentimental.
DO YOU OFFER DIGITAL IMAGES?
Every image you purchase comes in both print and digital form for all folio boxes. If you prefer only digital images, the price is the same.
WHEN DO I SEE MY PHOTOGRAPHS?
We will meet for a Reveal Session about a week after the shoot where you will be able to view your images on screen, choose your favourite ones, and have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits, then the order will be placed for printing and matting your beautiful photographs and in 15 days. All your purchased images come as a digital file as well.
HOW DO I PAY FOR MY SESSION?
A non refundable booking fee is £149 (For Portraits) and £50 (For Actor's Headshots), (booking fee is also part of your Portrait Experience Package) is due at booking to secure and ensure your photo session time and date, to schedule Hair and Make Up artist to be onsite (additional charge).
You can pay via bank wire. If you need to change your session date, please contact me 48 hours before your shoot date. We will accommodate changed sessions dates only once.
Let's chat about you Portrait experience session. Schedule a convenient time for a phone consultation where I can provide any unanswered questions for you. Please take a look at our booking calendar below to find an appointment time for a call.
Or just call at +44 7 506 689 587
We would love to hear from you regarding your interest in portrait photography! If you have any questions or would like to schedule a call to discuss your desired session, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We are always happy to provide more information about our photography services and to work with you to create a personalized experience that meets your needs. To contact us, simply fill out the form on our website or email us directly at angeliqueportraitphotography@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you soon!