The week before the shoot - Both men and women
-Hydrate yourself for several days to help moisturize your skin.
-Gently and regularly massage under your eyes for several days.
-Get lots of sleep and avoid alcohol the evening before the shoot.-Enjoy a full meal before the shoot.
-Do no use ANY self tanners in the days leading up to the shoot.
-Women, meticulously apply mascara to avoid eye lash clumping.
-Exfoliate your skin (IMPORTANT FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN) hours before the shoot with face scrub. we recommend clinique face scrub.
-If using a hair/make up artist (typically required), please come to the studio with clean hair and no make up or mascara.what to bring to your shoot
-Bring visine if you are experiencing any eye irritation (redness).
-Refreshments are available in the studio. However, we recommend bringing your favorite beverage and a light snack.-Photos from magazines you would like Erica to emulate.
-Lip balm (IMPORTANT FOR BOTH WOMEN AND MEN) to prevent your lips from drying and chapping during shoot. We recommend origins "cover your mouth" lip protector.
Women wardrobe options
-Bring a wide variety of nicely ironed garments including dresses, collared shirts, jeans, t-shirts, under shirts, tank tops, etc.
-Avoid black tops if you have long, dark black hair.
-Bring a variety of accessories (e.g., earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, belts, boots, watches, scarves, hand bands, knit hats, hair clips, purses, sun glasses, etc.)
Men wardrobe options -Bring a wide variety of nicely ironed garments including suits, collared shirts, sweaters, t-shirts, and jeans.
-Bring a variety of accessories (e.g., watches, sun glasses, belts, rings, etc.)
Model portfolio suggestions
If building a modeling portfolio, be sure to bring props. Suggestions include; sunglasses and/or eye wear, long flowing dresses, vintage wear, high boots, rain coat, something with an edge (biker wear), retro wear, fur coats, boxing head gear and gloves, balloons and matching colorful dresses, scooter helmet and shiny leather top, wedding vail/head band with matching necklace and dress, elegant gowns and matching backgrounds (e.g., vintage wallpaper, muslim, etc.) ski goggles and corresponding high neck top, etc.
OK so I totally bought into the promotion that Jessica Claire is promoting on her Shootsac Website. Her promo this month is if you spend more than $75 on a Shootsac or accessories, you will be entered into winning......$1800 toward one of her favorite lenses!!!!! How incredible is that! I would LOOOOVVEEE to win this.
She has this really cute video explaining the promotion and the lenses she loves. The one that I would pick - WHEN I win - is the 70-200 2.8 Canon L lense. Sigh. Anyway, here are the covers that I bought to go with my Shootsac. I figured I can match them to my clothes or my mood =)
Cross your fingers!
OK, so I want to contact you and set up an appointment, where shall we shoot the pictures?
Well it all depends on you and your family if it applies. If you want, I can set up my studio, with a background and lights, we can do that. Or if you love your back/front yard, that works well too. The park or outdoor location works great too. If you want something different, we can shoot in a more urban setting. Great!
What should we wear?
Simple is the best. Prints do not make for good images. I tend to suggest monochromatic clothes such as one color tees/shirts, jean or khakis. But if you have a more eclectic style and you want a more stylized shoot, we can do that too. For costumes, whether simple or elaborate, we can have fun with that as well!
What about hair and make-up?
If you would like, I can have a hair and make-up person come do their magic. However this is an extra cost. But they really can complete the look and make for even more beautiful photos.
Anything else?
Only bring to the shoot, yourself and others that are to be photographed. Bystanders tend to distract everyone and this does not make for good pictures. Props are great, just keep it simple and to the theme of the shoot.
If there are any additional items you'd like me to bring, I love to bounce around ideas and find the perfect fit :)
I took a class this last weekend from Cavecreek Photo Workshops. They are really great. Anyway, here are some photos from it, sorry I'm adding a lot. I hope you like! Erica!
This is a Booth Fair idea from the blog Strategy Avenue. Laura Novak and John Meyer own this blog and it's basically how to become a successful business person. I just thought it was a great idea for local and even wedding events. So I thought I would link the story. Thanks for the bloggers out there who help us little guys everyday!
Erica
My boyfriend is fantastic! He got me a dozen - actually 13 because the arranger didn't count - and they are beautiful aren't they! I asked him what I did to deserve to get them and he said "nothing." Awwww. He said "You have to let the other person know that they are alive and matter." AWWWWWWWWWWWWW. Yes he is fantastic isn't he. How lucky am I. It really makes you appreciate what you have doesn't it =) Enjoy!
My new Tracy Joy Bag is here! I am so excited! I got it the other day but I finally got my busy life together and put my extra camera stuff in it. Below are some pics of my new Kristine bag, inside and out. It's bigger than it looks online, but bigger in a good way! Now all my photo stuff fits into two bags that are light AND stylish! The best part is that Tracy Joy is donating 5% of all sales will to the American Cancer Society this May.
Quote from her site:
"This donation is in honour of my two sister in laws, Kristine & Amy Beth, who both bravely lost their battles with cancer & celebrated birthdays in the month of MAY."
Here is my Mary Kay promotion! I made it into a flyer to promote the idea. If there are any Mary Kay consultants out there in the Phoenix area, let me know if you are interested!
Look at my new brand image! I'm launching a new image, which includes a business kit and will follow with brochures, flyers and ads! Let me know what you thing =)
Business card:
Postcard:
Letterhead:
Envelope:
CD/DVD cover:
So here's the last part. Just the details!
This is such a great idea! I love it! Keri said they were going out of business =( So get your poloroids while you can!
Round 2! Here is more from Angela and Joe's Jerome wedding! One more tomorrow that has all the fun details!
I couldn't decide which of the next two photos I liked best. I'm open to your thoughts!
Hey all!
I'm sure you noticed, but I have a new blog header! It's the first look at my new design for my business. I hope you like it. Look out for new posts showcasing my new design.
Thanks!
Erica
This past Saturday, Keri and I went up to Jerome, Arizona to shoot Angela and Joe’s wedding. Jerome sits atop a hill at 5200 feet. It is Arizona’s “mile-high” city. It's a very charming place.
Angela and Joe got ready at the Historic Jerome Hotel and it was awesome! It's officially my new favorite place.
It used to be a hospital about 15 years ago and was then turned into a hotel. The best part is that we found this 1928 Rolls Royce in the garage! Keri looked online to find the value and someone was selling one for 1.3 million dollars! The hotel was nice enough to let us use it at our pre-wedding photo shoot!
More to come tomorrow!
So I just ordered another camera bag! I found it online through a site I just found called pifphoto.com. But, on to that in another blog post. Anyway, I have a Shootsac by Jessica Claire right now that I love. But I need more space for my extra camera accessories and my backup camera. The shootsac is great for extra lenses, memory cards, etc., but it doesn't have space for my backup camera.
Ebony Ironworks, originally uploaded by TracyJoy.
This was a charity event hosted by Steve Nash's wife. The Phoenix Suns team was there. Very fun to meet all of them, they were all really nice! Again, for the local Arizona magazine.
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