Arrive at your scheduled time,

 

Those booked for styling: Come with clean dry hair, Greasy hair will not hold curl, and there will be an extra charge if the stylists need to dry your damp hair. Please come with a clean face, no make up applied. And (IMPORTANT) a loose neck or button down shirt. If you have an idea of what you would like to aim for with hair/make up styling, you may show photos to the stylist, keep in mind sometimes certain looks are hard to achieve if you do not have the right hair length/thickness/texture. Our stylists will be sure to work to make sure they get as close as possible to what you are hoping for. Here is a link to our styling menu, if you are booked for a stylist you start off at our basic styling level which includes hair and make up. There are a few upgrade options you are welcome to add on if you wish. You can either let me know and I will make a note or you can let them know day of, usually they will be able to facilitate. But advance notice is always best. Check out our Styling Menu.

 

If you are not requiring styling: Please come with your hair and make up ready to go. You may have a few minutes to do light touch ups as needed but please come mostly ready to shoot.

 

For everyone: Remove tight bracelets, hair ties from wrists, etc, anything that will leave marks on your skin before you arrive. Avoid tight bras, and tight socks, and definitely do not wear jeans. Soft leggings or sweatpants are best to avoid marks.

 

You will want to bring a pair of black heels. Tall pointy heels are best! Avoid wedges and pointy toe shoes. I do have heels available in a variety of colors and sizes up to 9/10 but I don't have everything so its best to bring a pair you know will fit you to be safe. It can't hurt to bring multiple color heels if you have them! Peeptoe, t-strap, and mary jane straps are all fine!

 

If you think you may want to wear a garter belt either with lingerie or under a dress for peek-a-boo garter shots, you should bring a pair of thigh highs, I always recommend nude because it will go with any color outfit you may pick, but if you are set on wearing darker lingerie then black thigh highs are fine. Avoid rubber grips on thigh highs, as they tend to roll when worn with a garter and can be seen in the photos sometimes. Also avoid lace tops, those are more modern of a look. If that's all you can find we will make it work. Back-seamed stockings have more of a retro look. They are hard to find locally sometimes. I always recommend stripper shops, since they usually carry the leg avenue brand. I like the nude with black or nude back-seams.

 

Your nails and toes should be painted to match in an era appropriate color. (You can't go wrong with reds or light pinks.) Natural nails is also fine. If shaving is your thing, shave all areas that need shaving of course! If it's not your thing, more power to you. ​ Also if you plan on wearing any lingerie from the pin up wardrobe you will need to bring a small nude pair of underwear to wear underneath or pantie liners. Also a strapless bra may come in handy.

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Looking forward to working with you!!!

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NOTE: This is a home studio and I do own cats, so please, if you allergic let me know. I can not remove the problem completely before your shoot but I can at least sweep and have the cats will always be in the back half of the house during shoots. If you are allergic you may want to take a Benadryl before coming over to avoid runny eyes and sneezes!

 

NOTE: I do retouch you from head to toe in editing to make sure you look perfect, I do not aim to change your size too much unless you ask for heavier editing. I do tuck bulges, smooth skin, remove scars, bumps and bruises. If there is a mark that you want to make sure remains in your final images please let me know during the shoot.

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NOTE: Since we are doing your portrait reveal right after your session, it's a good idea to bring yourself a snack!

 

Check list:  

Wardrobe (if needed)_______  

shoes (if needed) ________

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Thigh Highs (if needed)______

Final payment: ______

Prep nails/shaving_____

Clean super dry hair (if styling is required): ______

Comfy, loose clothing to wear to the shoot ______