Maria Lyle Photography Clothing Tips

DRESSING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

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About Us MARIA LYLE Owner & Photographer Maria considers herself a lucky person because each day she gets to do the job she loves. She embraces a challenge whenever it presents itself, either in the field or in the studio. Often times you may see her moving about, rearranging furniture or adjusting the lighting just to make an image that much more satisfying to her clients.

Her love and passion for photography are evident the moment you meet Maria. You will find her work in many professional contexts, including websites, brochures and business cards, as well as in social media.

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Dressing For Photography We are dedicated to serve you, our client, the best way we can.

This guide is to provide information on planning your portrait.

Wether it is a business portrait, editorial style portrait, or in a group, picking your location, clothing, colors, is highly recommended.

We hope that this guide can help you have the best possible results.

If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact at the studio.

I look forward to working with you, Maria Lyle

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Simple Tips To Make Your Portraits Perfect

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: We are able to go anywhere for portraits. Most business portraits are done in the studio or at your work place. If you choose an outdoor location, be sure to consider the time of year and pick early morning or late afternoon.

Any photography in the middle of the day in Florida is not recommended especially in the summer months. Humidity, heat, high glare are not your best friend.

TIME: Be sure to allow at least one hour for your portrait session, and be sure to consider travel time if you have another important appointment after our session.

REST: Be well rested, this will minimize dark circles under your eyes.

FOOD: Having a light meal and water prior to the Portrait Session is a great idea to help keep your mind focused.

SUN: Avoid being exposed to the sun, while wearing oversized sunglasses and baseball hats prior to picture day to avoid skin-tone discrepancies.

GLASSES: If you wear glasses, wear them in your photos! We’ll make sure to get a couple without for variety if you want. If you can, bring frames without the glass to help with glare.

HAIR: We suggest that you do not try a new hair style and or a new hair color just before your session. If you need a haircut, be sure to get it done a week to two weeks prior to your appointnment.

Gentlemen, Please make sure to keep your beard and/or mustache neatly trimmed.

HAIR & MAKE UP ITEMS: I highly recommend professional make up artists for your portraits, please see Page 9. The end results ae far better.

Gentlemen, Please bring a hair brush, and or comb.

Ladies, Also, please bring a hair brush, comb, lipstick and make-up to freshen up.

HANDS: Please remember that if your hands will be in some of the photos: Ladies, Please have your nails manicured and fresh polished.

Gentlemen, Please have your nails manicured and trimmed.

CLOTHING: It is also recommended that people bring 1 to 2 additional outfits to better color match. And for the gentlemen, please bring extra ties as well.

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Clothing & Colors

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The clothing you choose can make the difference between an ordinary or an excellent photo; whether it be an individual portrait or in a group setting.

For a group photo, it is important that all participants match their clothing color and styles. All clothing should blend with the other people’s clothing. One distinctive color or pattern will really stand out.

The less colors that are introduced into the sitting, the better the final results. Some of the finest shots are created when the entire group wears one basic color or different tones of one color.

Avoid stripes, dots, patterns and other distinctive figures. These are fine for ties, but not shirts or dresses.

Match the mood of all clothing -- all dress casually or formally – do not mix the two or some will look over or under dressed.

Stay with either deep shades or light shades.

It is recommended to wear a loose fitting shirt, blouse, jackets, etc.

Business attire is recommended for ladies and gentlemen. Suit and tie for gentlemen.

Blouses or shirts should be 3/4 or long sleeves. Short sleeves are not recommended. AVOID sleeveless tops.

Sweater styles recommended: crew neck, v-necks (only with shirts underneath).

COLORS THAT DO NOT PHOTOGRAPH WELL

Yellow, Brown, Olive Green EFFECTIVE COLOR COMBINATIONS

Gray, white and red Teal or aqua, light to dark

Black and white

COLORS THAT PHOTOGRAPH WELL

Red, Peach, Teal or Aqua Gray BlackDeep Purple, Beige, Burgundy Red, White and Navy Peach with Teal or Aqua White with Peach, Pink or Aqua White, Pink, Emerald Green

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Hair & Make Up

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Hair and Make Up are crucial for a professional look to represent you for your business.

May I recommend that you hire a professional Hair & Make Up Artist who knows how to put make up for photography. In addition, I also suggest for them to come to the studio on the day of the shoot. We have ample space and you will be much happier with the results of the portraits.

Please see the professionals that I highly recommend:

On Location Photo Shoot Services Linda A. Shepard, Salon/

4411 Bee Ridge Rd., Suite 121, Sarasota, FL 34233 Phone: (941)928-3651 https://avictorianbride.com/services/

T.J. Hutchinson, Salon 41 On Palm Avenue 41 South Palm Av, Sarasota, FL 34236 Phone: (941)350-6636

In Salon Service Only Sarah Eckert, Poised Beauty Salon 2123 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239 Phone: (941)400-5636 https://www.poisedbeautysalon.com/

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Commonly Asked Questions

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Q: Can you come to our office to Q: Should I have my clothing dry do our portraits?

A: Y es we can, for business portraits we

need a large area to set up our studio.

Q: I can’t decide what to wear.

A: D on’t worry, we suggest to bring two or three different outfits and we can help you make the best choice.

Q: S hould I wear jewelry?

A: Y es, you certainly can. However, it is

recommended to keep jewelry simple.

Q: Do you have make up?

A: Y es we do, we keep simple make up

in the studio. We recommend that you hire a professional Hair & Make up artist.

Q: I have a group to photograph at my office, what should we wear?

A: I f you are a business establishment,

we recommend that you plan your clothing together. It is highly recommended that you wear business attire.

If you are a medical facility, we recommend to wear uniforms.

clean?,

A: O ften times we have clients that bring

wrinkled clothing. We keep a steamer in the studio for such occassions. It is more cost effective than having to retouch unnecessarily.

Q: Can I use my photos on my website?

A: A bsolutely you may. In addition, you

can use them in your business cards, brochures, Press Release and or any other type of printed matter.

Q: Can I make prints from the digital file you provide?

A: O f course you may. However, we are

able to assist with print orders as well.

Our monitors are calibrated with our professional lab and therefore provide high quality prints. Color or black and white.

Q: Do I need your permission to use the digital image(s)?

A: Y es, to avoid copyright infrigement, we do provide you with a Copyright Release Letter.

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Editorial Portraits

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Business Portraits

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Directions To Our Studio

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DIRECTIONS TO OUR STUDIO Studio : 941.362.1957

1055 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 110A, Sarasota, FL 34236 Please note that Google Maps puts our studio at another location. Please use the directions below.

We are located in the back of SABA PLAZA (see green camera on map), at the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Bahia Vista Street.

We recommend parking in the back of the building. Please enter via Bahia Vista Street Entrance (see blue bus on map) next to the Circus Conservatory tent. Driveway directly accross from Panera’s.

Drive toward the building with the green awning and rooftop.

When facing the building, look to your left for #1055. We are immediately to the right once inside.

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