Dressing To Enhance Your Portrait

Planning your portrait is the key to success. Careful thought should go into how you want to be photographed. Linda will capture you in an artistic and flattering way to make your portrait beautiful and unique.

Here are a few suggestions for your portrait experience.

• Cover up blemishes as much as possible.

• Apply makeup a bit heavier, not brighter, to even out skin tones.

• Bring a few outfit choices.

• Coordinate clothing from head to toe for full length photographs.

• Footwear and socks should compliment the entire wardrobe. Large white sneakers are not recommended because they can dominate the photograph.

• Barefoot is a good alternative in the summer, particularly outside. Young children photograph especially well when barefoot.

• Long sleeves, solids, and very subtle prints are generally best.

• Avoid large, bold clothing patterns that draw attention away from the face, which is the focal point of your photograph.

• The background should compliment the foreground. Medium to dark colors are best for a dark background.

• Medium to light clothes are best for a light background.

• Trendy clothes will date a photograph. It is best to stick with traditional clothing that is timeless. Good examples are khakis or jeans and a white shirt or traditional sweater.

• Necklines are important.  A v-neck or scoop neck is best if your neck is short and your face is full.  A turtle neck or high neck is best if you have a long neck and a slender face.

• For family or group portraits, choose a color theme that blends well to coordinate the look of your portraits. Avoid busy patterns and contrasting colors. Everyone's clothing does not have to match but the colors should be harmonious. Coordinate clothing so that one person will not dominate the scene.  Dress everyone in the same style clothing. Do not mix casual and formal attire.

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Portrait Finishes

   Watercolor Prints -  These beautiful works of art are printed on watercolor paper and have the appearance of a watercolor painting or pastel drawing. Special filters can be applied to create different artistic effects.


   Archival Black & White - Top quality black & white portrait paper is used with soft-toned blacks and grays. Hand-tinting or sepia toning is available on these prints providing a beautiful, timeless piece with heirloom quality.

   Heirloom -  Artist-quality canvas is bonded with beautifully hand produced prints. Pastels and dyes are blended with the print to achieve the highest quality available.

   Artist’s Choice -  Textured screens and varied finishes are available on this hand-printed photograph. Prints are available on quality mount board and can be displayed without glass.

   Classic Color  -  The inherent beauty of the portrait is captured in a high-quality print. Each print has a smooth surface and should be displayed under glass.

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     Pricing

A portrait session generally lasts one hour and fees are based on the hour. During a session, there is no limit on the number of images recorded.  Sessions can be inside or outside at the Huddle Images studio. We have a beautiful outdoor studio specifically landscaped for brilliant portraits.

Linda can travel to your home, to a park or to the beach. Pricing for traveling sessions differ from studio portrait sessions.

Contact Huddle Images at (717) 656-2500.

Email  pricing@huddleimages.com for specific pricing information.

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