Plan & Prepare for Your Church Portrait

Before Your Portrait Session

Allow for about an hour to:

• Check-in
• Be photographed 
• View your electronic portrait images and select your church directory pose
• Purchase products

Remember that you can purchase portrait products at your session. Portraits make wonderful gifts and treasured family keepsakes. If you choose to purchase additional portraits, we accept cash, checks, and major credit cards.

If you can't make it to your church's directory portrait event, you can attend the event of a nearby church organization and still have your portrait included in your church directory.

Grooming

• Make sure nails are trimmed and clean.
• Simple hairstyles and natural makeup are best.
• Avoid haircuts within 48 hours of your portrait sitting. Ideally, haircuts should happen 2 weeks prior.
• Have any hair and makeup supplies available for quick touch-ups.

Clothing

• Solid colors or simple patterns look best. Busy patterns on clothing are distracting.
• Medium to dark shades create a timeless look & are slenderizing.
• Small jewelry/accessories compliment your face better. Avoid large, distracting accessories.
• Make sure your shoes match your outfit. They might show in some poses.
• Long sleeves are better for adults to focus attention on the face. Short sleeves are ok for infants and children.
• If you wear glasses, feel free to wear them. Our photographers are trained to minimize any glare.