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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What should I wear for my business portrait? Recommended for Men:
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I wear eyeglasses. Can I wear them for my portrait? Glasses can make you look smart and professional, but they can be a challenge for a good portrait. The key to a good portrait is capturing the eyes, and eyeglasses can distort or darken them, and cause unwanted reflections. To avoid the reflections, we sometimes have to use less flattering lighting. If you have contact lenses, is it better to wear them instead. Or, ask your optometrist if they will loan you a pair of frames without lenses. They will often do this free of charge, or for a small refundable deposit. Or you can remove your lenses and and maybe wear a backup pair to the studio. What should I wear for my acting headshots? A dark ribbed sweater, or a dark shirt with a collar is best. If you have blonde hair, then medium colors are better. Avoid white and light colors. Something with texture, or some sheen is also good, such as microfiber or rayon. Avoid low-cut tops and short sleeves. What should I wear for my modeling photos? ariety is key in a good modeling portfolio, from fun and sassy, to elegant and moody. Your clothes should be up-to-date and look like new. Use your photo shoot as an excuse to buy some new clothes! Bring several outfits, even if we don't use them all. Avoid white, unless it is an accent color. Also avoid clothing with logos. Bring hats and accessories. Women should have hair and makeup that looks professionally done. Men should also have hair that looks professionally styled. If you can style your hair more than one way, that's even better. I'm just getting started in modeling. How does this all work? Your first step is doing a photo shoot, to get 5-10 prints for your portfolio. Then schedule interviews with local modeling agencies to show them your photos. After you find an agency to represent you, you can order your composite cards (with your stats and 3-5 poses). How should I do my makeup? The bright studio lights tend to minimize makeup, so it's a good idea to wear some, even if you don't normally wear it. Also, converting to black and white also minimizes makeup. The eyes are where it really counts. The most common problem is shine, so use and bring powder. Hair spray or gel is recommend to reduce stray hairs and frizzies. Avoid lip gloss... the reflection is too bright and creates hot spots. I'm a guy. Do I need to wear makeup? No, but the most common problem is shine. It's a good idea to wash your face about an hour before your shoot. I provide powder in case you need some. Do you shoot black and white or just color? I use a professional digital camera, so the originals are in color, but I can convert them to black and white with Photoshop. You can get all your photos in black and white as well as color, upon request. No additional charge. Do you take credit cards? I do not take credit cards. I except cash or check. Where do you shoot? On location What are your hours? By appointment only How soon can I get an appointment? I can usually get you in within a day or two, sometimes even the same day! Saturdays book up quickly, so allow more advance notice for that. Ok, how do I make an appointment? Please E-mail us. Please include your phone number and a few blocks of time that work for you. Thank you for choosing Scerra Photography. How soon can I get the photos? If your package includes a CD, you can usually get it as soon as we're done shooting! Standard prints take 1-3 business days. Headshot lithographs take about 1 week. Do you offer a satisfaction guarantee? Yes, if you are not happy with your photos, I will do another shoot, free of charge. Sorry, no refunds. Note: I cannot offer a guarantee on children under 5 years old. The guarantee may not apply if the photos are for a modeling/talent agency. What should I bring? Bring two or more outfits, hair styling supplies, and payment. Women should also bring makeup and powder. How much are prints? Our base prices are: 4x5 - $7.95, 8x10 - $14.95, 11x14 - $24.95, 16x20 - $34.95. We also create custom work and they are priced according to the complexitiy of the work. Prices are subject to change. There is no minimum order. Do you offer anything other than prints? Yes, we offer many different items such as Canvus prints, mouse pads, mugs, magnuts, cut out statue, buttons, key tags, luggage tags, coasters and tote bags. Is there a cancellation charge? Yes, if you cancel less than 24 hours before your shoot, there is a $30 cancellation charge. However, this is waived if you reschedule within 2 weeks, and pre-pay for your appointment. For on-site appointments, 48 hours notice is required. Do you provide clothes and props, or do I bring my own? I don't provide them. Please bring your own. I don't like getting my picture taken. I'm not photogenic. Then digital is your friend! With digital, we're not limited to the number of shots on a roll of film. You'll like at least 10% of the shots. This means if we take 50 shots, you'll like at least 5 of them. Most people who don't like getting photos are the ones who end up saying "wow, that was kind of fun" and "these are the best photos of me I've ever seen!" Do you do photo retouching? Yes. Most packages include basic retouching (softening wrinkles and lightening bags under the eyes) and all prints include retouching. There may be a charge for more extensive retouching. Is digital as good as film? Yes, photo quality is just as good. Digital also has the following advantages:
How many outfit changes does my package include? You may have up to 3 outfits to change into. It depends on the package you select. I have a question that's not answered here. Please contact us. |
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