Spring 2008

HWphotography

Heather Wakefield Photography

The SkinnyPackages, digital darkroom, session descriptions, ser-

vices and studio philosophy, session overview, friendly advice for great photos.

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Basic Package: The basic session package includes:

At least 18- 4X6 ’best’ Digital SLR full color Photographs, matted in an 8z10 matt and ready to be framed.

4 are double matted, 12 are single matted.

12 will be emailed for easy sharing.

A “Keepsake Booklet” of 36 additional great images.

An envelope with the ‘extra print’s .

A certificate for an 8x10 enlargement of your choice. Note: Pick photo from the online

previews within 72 hours for delivery with your

package.

A free sample style designed for you.

250. Digital SLR

350. Mamiya Medium Format Film

Keep in mind:

Extra Keepsake Booklets only $30.

B &W, Sepia or Color Tint are Free,

All other styles , retouching $90. Hour.

Deluxe Package: The deluxe session package includes:

At least 24- 4X6 ’best’ Digital SLR full color Photographs, matted in an 8z10 matt and ready to be framed.

4 are double matted, 12 are single matted.

12 will be emailed for easy sharing.

A “Keepsake Booklet” of 36 additional great images.

An envelope with the ‘extra print’s .

A certificate for an 8x10 enlargement of your choice. Note: Pick photo from the online

previews within 72 hours for delivery with your

package.

A DVD of the whole session.

a free sample style designed for you.

350. Digital SLR

450. Mamiya Medium Format Film

Keep in mind:

Extra Keepsake Booklets only $30.

B &W, Sepia or Color Tint are Free,

All other styles , retouching $90. Hour.

The Digital Darkroom:As part of the session you receive some digital darkroom editing absolutely free.

This includes basic photo adjustments, necessary retouches, a light amount of cosmetic retouching, and photo clean up. This takes about 3-4 hours per ses-sion. It comes as part of your package.

As a bonus thanks to my clients, I design a sample “Style” for you, based on your preferences. This sample is yours free.

If you like it. It can be applied to other images for a fee. Find it in your preview gallery, along side the originals.

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Paper Considerations You will receive full color matt prints unless you specify otherwise. All prints are on Fuji Crystal Archive paper, the top industry standard. I also offer glossy (no charge) or luster ($5.charge) paper choices. For fun re order a keepsake booklet with one of these free effects.

Portrait Packages

My passion is to get you pictures you truly love and will cherish foreverI offer two packages in choice of 35mm digital or medium format film.

Both provide excellent quality, with GREAT prints but they serve different uses.

35 MM digital is great for Great for contemporary, casual annual Photos, holidays, natural light outdoor Shots, and everyday pictures.

Medium Format is known world wide as the very best quality for professional photography. Choose this for your most important photos, commercial modeling, promotional material, special events such as wedding still shots, senior portraits, decade birthdays, celebrity shots, art shots and anything else very special; it is worth the extra money.

The session package includes: pre-planning session, intention, the session, taking the pictures, after session digital darkroom time including basic color & image correction, and a picture package delivered, online client previewing and re-ordering prints and gifts on the online store.

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Digital Darkroom Processing, $90. Per hour

Or, That is why Adobe invented Photoshop...

Popular Items: Black, white and color tint are always free. Take advan-tage of them. Typical post session digital darkroom editing includes cosmetic retouching, sev-eral styles, (say a soft fo-cus, a vignette and maybe a mood, such as Monday Morning). A popular combo. Women love the gentle nature of these edits. Styles vary widely depend-ing on application and can be more or less intense, subtle, and dramatic. These samples are just a starting point.To order styles call me with your inspiration and ques-tions.

Sassy Style Galleries: Get inspired my the “Sassy Style” Galleries online. This will give you a better visual idea of what I am referring to. These samples give you an idea of the different kinds of post processing effects you can have applied to your pictures. Take a look and see what you like. This can really add a luxurious touch. For Im-portant occasions it is well worth a few extra dollars. Applying to multiple imag-es does not take much time. If you order all of them at the same time.

Get ‘em while they’re hot!You may order ’ sassy styles’ for your pictures anytime however, there is a 3 day deadline for delivery with package. Cosmetic retouching is available and can add just the right dignity your look-ing for. From a classical soft focus to gentle shadow removal, you will be happy with the results. Remember photography is all about light and there is nothing wrong with chang-ing the lighting to be more flattering. Just let me know which im-ages could use a little lift!

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Sonoma County has its own flavor; relaxed, flexible, casual, fun, this is my specialty.

The session is all about your mood, desire and enthusiasm.

Make it a day of it -and enjoy sonoma’s finest sights and attractions. Experience a time out!

Relish the natural beauty on the coast or woodland adventure, great food, wine, even if you live here. It is a great day for reflection. Take it off!

Sessions take 2-4 weeks to process depending on package and after effects.

7 types of great studio sessions

Session Type Environment and Mood Description of types: Read over and choose a primary interest

Natural Style In the Studio

White BackgroundCasual DressGreat Props

Most popular Session among clients!

Great looking, easy going portraits of you, and your loved ones.

Don’t forget your four legged family. Pets are a studio specialty.

Emphasis is on connection of participants. Poses are fun and easy. The atmosphere is casual. Come as you are, and get spontaneous.This is a good once a year way to go to make sure you capture your family’s growth.

Sonoma ClassicsOutdoor LocationNatural light In the GardenOn the Beach Picnic in the park

Casual or concept dress.

Sonoma County loves the outdoors!On location in nature!This is a spontaneous, documentary style session , in which I become part of your family for a few hours and narrate your ‘story’. Create adventuresome, lasting memories of life in action!Travel Charge $100. Per hour.

Lets go the beach, local park, winery or stay here at the ranch and have fun outside!The early evening light is beautiful in Sonoma County. Bodega bay is close by and has great food, and beaches. The Beach os often windy, we can find shelter in a any number of great play parks or redwood groves, along the costal range. Our wineries are world famous. And make wonderful backdrops. There will be moments of discovery as we find great outdoor props for poses.

Little Pink Book For Ladies onlyConfidential!

Studio or natural lightCreative background

Uses fashion plates Vaudeville, dance hall girl, nouveau actress, inner hottie, Fashion, concept costume.

Every girl should have a stash of great recent pictures for herself to remember how beautiful she is!

Some have called this the little black book antidote’ because you never know....when will need a quick photo. Best to be prepared. These are the kind of tasteful photos that boyfriends, and husbands love. Your chance to dress up, down or go wild! Or bust a move! It’s all about you.

The Sebastopol Fashion Workshop Beauty at all ages for the youthful at heart. Think about the French postcard boudoir shots with a modern twist. Classic, elegant, beautiful for maiden, mother, grandmother, lover. Let your inner beauty out. My inspiration: I love fashion from all ages. Such as the antique Victorian , or the burlesque/ cirque look! This an opportunity to go shopping! Bring clothes that are comfortable and reveal your best aspects. Gather textures of inspirations, clothes, hats, jewelry, and props. Develop a theme and work it out! Less is more if it reveals your best assets without compromising your modesty.Bring clothes that are comfortable and reveal your best aspects. Black, white and red all provide good contrast, are sexy and print well. Natural colors are elegant. These are tasteful, classy, fun, & intimate, discreet.If you need a make up artist, I can make a recommendation. Fashion style available. Sepia tone black and whites images.

It is easy to get excited reading the potentials, however, try and stick to one type per session as each type has its own flavor, rhythm and requirements. Schedule a second shoot for another mood!

At this great price you can’t go wrong!

Keep in mind the spontaneous last shot at the end of the session. I have lots of fun accessories.

You should feel excited and comfortable with the session plan , if not consider doing another type.

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7 types of great studio sessions, continued.

Be creative, more fun session types to get you inspired:

CelebrityMusicianPut a little magic in it!

Studio or Outdoors

Commercial concept session. If you’re an artist / model/ musician/ actor or want a creative shoot, you can design it anyway you like. I love being creative. Come dressed and ready with 4 outfits. If you need a make up artist, I can make a recommendation.Show your talent by getting animated with the camera.

HeadshotStudioFor this option, wear your best professional outfit

Put your best face forward with a recent head shot.

Look your best to the world.

For acting, passports or business., show them your best with a current picture.

Promotional Friends Forever Special Occasion Natural Style Playful Beach afternoon

Burner style In the Garden Zen Senior Casual Family Jr. Teen Fun Glam or Formal Celebrity /

MusicianBiz Head-shot

Classic Cozy Couples Contemporary Boudoir ( Solo Female)

Promotional

FURRY Friends pets only

Art Get Funky! Natural light other: get creative

Stay current with yourself: The power of the photograph is two fold: 1. It stops time 2. It has the ability to create an illusion based on how you would like to be seen or to reveal something about yourself that went unnoticed. This can change the way you see yourself and can be used to craft who you would like to become. For this reason it is vital to have a professional portrait not less than every 3 years, every year preferably. I have many clients who have not had a portrait since their senior portrait, and they still think they look like they did then, their main comment is wow, :I have have changed”, not just aged. It helps them to realize who they have become and who they want to be. From there we can play with your image with costume, hair, jewlery and props.

Session Type Environment and Mood Description of types: Read over and choose a primary interest

Happy Pictures Online Previews Preparation ArrivalThe ones you will loveMy Promise to you

Free for 3 months What to bring Checklist

WelcomeOld Time Sonoma

Most of the time when •we do a shoot, every-thing goes smoothly.

But every once in a •while something goes a little awry.

Maybe you woke up •in the wrong side of the bed and your hair is well... impossible.

The kids kept crying •right when the flash goes off and you want them smiling.

The dog runs off in the •rain and cannot come back in the studio.

Technical difficulty , •hardware issues, ruins the photos. Flash breaks.

Days like this are •unfortunate, but if one of them happens during your session, and the photos just don’t work, rest assured we can reschedule.

That way I know you •will love the pictures.

I have a wonderful web •site showing my portraits, event and fine art photog-raphy.

For my clients I offer •exclusive online previews free of charge.

Online viewing: The •photos will be uploaded to a private online gallery. I will email you the gallery with the password, after the session.

These galleries are •private by default, and when you go to the site, you cannot see all my portraits, unless the client allows public viewing. It is up to you if you want your picture shown.

Images remain up for 3 •months so you can show family, order from the store and get re-prints easily.

You can ask to see •samples of my work in the introduction.

After 3 months the im-•ages will be removed.

Welcome to my fun •country art and photo studio, where the good life prevails. We have wine and apples here.

Experience the rustic •setting, redwood trees, nice views, lots of land, freedom, nice light. Peace and quiet.

Please park in the •driveway in front of the studio/ barn.

Walk to the house with •you costume changes. The door is straight ahead.

Initially , leave pets in •the car, or tie them to the telephone pole if it is dry.

Carry costume changes •into the house and put them in the bathroom.

Make yourself at home.•

I will show you around.•

We will have “tea” to •discuss the session.

Gather key props that •illustrate current family interests. Details make the picture.

For example- music, •sports, knitting, dancing, etc....

For pets- bring leash, •box, accessories. Collars, bow ties, hats, bones, toys, treats, etc.

Pick color coordinated •pieces that you look and feel great in. Examples:

White shirts and blue jeans• T- shirts with logos and •

khakisBoys in slacks. Girls in •

dressesEveryone wearing a hat•Whatever makes you feel •

good

Be prepared to show •off’ in front of the cam-era while staging the activity.

About my Services and Studio

What to expect:

Great Images of People, Pets and more….

Booking now for Spring 2008. Book in advance, limited spots available.

EquipmentCanon digital SLRMamiya Medium Format

There is always better •equipment and tech-niques.

My desire is to have •fun, and for you to take home a wonderful expe-rience with great images.

I am excited about •working with you, and your family members.

I recommend choosing •the cameras and lenses that will best capture your session.

For annual family pho-•tos SLR is great! Easy, fast and simple, and gives great shots . More casual, documentary, and narra-tive. Tells a story.

I recommend we use •both medium Format and SLR for those important moments, commercial shots and promotional packages for music, dance and art. The price and the wait is worth the difference. Classical, formal, Profes-sional.

Welcome to Heather Wakefield Photography

The Art StudioA vaudeville curiosityHome to my projects

Escape into the world •of art. The studio is an active place with a lot going on.

Its tempting, but try •not to wander in the studio, and please stay in the main area.

After you see the •studio, you may bring your pet in. Wipe paws, change shoes, and come in.

Keep an eye on pets •and children. Thanks.

You can secure your •dog on the bench leg.

Keep cats in a carrier; •they like to hide in odd places otherwise.

The door is large and •I’ll show you how to use it, if you need to go out. Please show each other and let each other in and out.

I will be focused on the •camera and setting up props for your session. And cannot monitor the studio.

Light Test The Poses Session Flow

Session Flow

Getting everything ready for your session

Relaxed posesFor great pictures

Getting in tuneGetting shots you love

Continued....

Go up on the photo •stage get comfortable.

I will be busy getting •my camera and gear ready.

First, I will take a” light •test” . This can take a few minutes if I have to make adjustments and I will be quiet. I may mumble.

I am synchronizing the •camera with the auto flash lights by infrared technology.

This gives you a chance •to see the lights in ac-tion.

You can help out by •simply standing or sit-ting on the background paper. You do not need to pose yet.

I will take several shots, •repeating as necessary until everything is in synch.

This takes concen-•tration to make sure everything is tight and the pictures will come out great.

Getting great shots •is not hard. You should be comfortable. No one should have to suffer for great pictures.

However some people •are naturally shy and despite preparing, get fright.

Don’t worry, I will illus-•trate any new poses- and give you any instruction for great looking shots. If any of them are uncom-fortable- we can switch.

Natural style photogra-•phy is about you making connection with me and each other and having a fun time in the studio.

I think you will be •pleased with the ease of poses, nice composition, and the fun props.

These are active poses •with plenty of room for improvisation. I enjoy a range of emotion and capturing the relation-ship between family members.

Count on 8-9 poses •total for families or solo. 10-12 for deluxe pack-age.

Each pose 3 to varia-•tions, and each time we will keep going until we get until we get “the one”.

There is plenty of time •so we can get all the shots.

First up: Solo shots •

For solo: Costume •changes between poses.

For families: kids & •then teens.

Keep rotating changes! •The next person can go get ready , especially because the bathroom is in the house. .

I may ask for assistance •with props and small children and pets. Stand behind me and get their attention!

Take a break if kids •are fussy. The yard is big. Kids can play, sit in the car or house and

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Policies

What to expectHow it goes

$1/2 package fee due 10 •days prior to appointment.

Call before 10 days to •move date.

Out of consideration for •other clients. NO cancella-tions please! Emergencies only! 10 days is the shortest! Any less and I cannot fill the spot. It takes awhile to plan and get ready, with shopping, manicures, hair and makeup! Plan your date carefully.

No refunds after deposit •is made.

Most people write the •check today and I will de-posit 10 days prior.

All original works and •prints are copyrighted.

The Session Overview

Next up; pet pictures, solo •and then with individual family members.

Sometimes it takes time •and several shots to get just the right shot, the one I know you will love.

Then we move onto •couples, and finally whole family shots.

Count on 8-9 poses total •for families or solo. Each pose will have several shots until we get “the one”. 10-12 for Deluxe package.

There is plenty of time so •we can get all the shots.

Last pose- improvisation-•al! Have fun with the hats.

To help you relax and get great results during the portrait session, we recommend these •simple and effective suggestions from experienced, professional photographers.

Consider what to wear to best capture both age and personality. You will also want to •consider bringing in personal items that have special meaning or highlight the occasion. Sports items, instruments hats, shoes and jewelry make the details of the shot come alive.. Be sure to try on any selected outfits the day before the session. Check them out in the mirror.

Browse our Portrait inspiration book and your favorite magazines for poses and looks, •and share your preferences with the photographer. During the session, your photographer will try a variety of classic and contemporary poses to best capture the moment.

Sharing photos is the most delicious way to get the most out of them. •

Make a list of the names of friends and family and what you would like to give them to, •that way, you’re sure to order enough reprints. If you do this ahead of time and order with your session, photos will be ready to start sharing right away.

I recommend adding and extra keepsake booklet for relatives. These photos contain the •photographs that most express your gestures, emotions all the little things your family loves about you.

They have been known to travel far and wide because of their small size and durable •nature. I recommend getting one for each side of the family.

Think about Post session processing and order some fun styles from the Sassy Style Gal-•lery. Have these printed, and you will be feeling glamorous by having one on your wall.

“Photography is a small voice, at best, but sometimes one photograph, or a group of •them, can lure our sense of awareness.”~W. Eugene Smith

“A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH ...is a celebration, a prayer and an affirmation of life. In reality •there’s no separation between our life, our spirit and our art.// ...If used to express, since all expression is emotional, selective and personal, cannot avoid being art..// ...Will make an uncommonly good image of common subjects.// ...Will be elucidating, all communi-cative entity, throwing light upon artistry, extra burst of creativity, beyond conviction to absolute certainty.// ...Will have the technical considerations of sharpness, color satura-tion, and good composition, but an additional quality of artistry, a unique point of view that compels you to look at the image again.// ...Will freeze a precious moment in time, and tell us something about the universe.

How Best to Prepare for Your Portrait Session- Professional advice from a top industry director

How to get the most out of your photos

Take time to smell the flowers and appreciate your photos

Friendly Advice for Great Photos•

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By Jean-Pierre D’Zahr•

If you’re an aspiring model or actress, and are preparing for your first photo session, here are •a few tips to get you started and make that first photo session a real success.

In the 24 years of photographing people, and models, I’ve come across models that can •move naturally, captivate, and deliver a range of expressions. Seasoned models have been able to deliver 30 or more shots out of 36, making it difficult to pick which ones to use, they are all GREAT SHOTS!!

In other words, models that are not prepared, or models that don’t know how to move or •pose, in front of a camera will get 1 or 2 shots acceptable out of 36 shots taken. Your goal ultimately is to have as many great shots of you as possible.

That said, here’s some advice I give all beginners, especially if they’ve never had any training.•

1. It’s always great if you love fashion, art and photography. Short of this, get enthusiastic •about the session and arrive looking and feeling excited.

2. Your personality needs to be that of an extrovert. Maybe even a little bit of an exhibitionist •attitude in front of the camera. Show off. Act out. If your shy, be really shy, coy even embar-rassed. Show the emotion you feel and you will open up.

3. To get you to that level you’ll need to do some research. Yes, FUN stuff. Pick up 6-10 fash-•ion magazines, for your age of course, and start reviewing them and looking for your favorite head shots, 3/4 length shots, and full length shots. Then tear them all out and group them into studio shots and location shots. Then break them up into Color and Black and White shots.

4. Now you should have anywhere from 50-100 photos that you’ve torn out of magazines. •Find the photos you think best suit you or that you feel you could emulate, copy or do.

5. Take those best shots and place them in front of a nice large mirror and see if you can •pose like the models in the photos. Yes, this sounds corny but take my word for it, really works. I’ve had many beginner models practice in front of the mirror and then come in for a photo session and you can really see they did practice and were ready for the photo session while others came in and were clueless about how to move and express themselves in front of the camera.

6. Understand that the more animated or exaggerated you can be in front of the camera •the more the photo session will generate great shots. Now this does not mean you need to be a robot and start stiff posing, it really means being able to flow naturally from expression to expression and with body movement. No one should have to be uncomfortable in front of the camera, and the practice will put you at ease. The photographer will guide you into easy poses that look great. 7. Don’t bore the camera, or the viewer. Be entertaining and the photographer will start clicking.

8. If you can develop a number of expressions, and attitudes, people reviewing your photos •will say things like, he is or she is very talented, moves well, is a natural and has a lot of per-sonality. When you have these photo traits you’ll stand out of the crowd. A Great example of having a great range of expressions and attitudes are exhibited by models/actresses, so watch them . They are not afraid to make a daring expression with her face or body and that’s what makes them so bankable. She can ham it up!

1st Time Photo Session Tips for Models and those who want good photos

Note: This next article is meant to assist you in getting great photos, not to intimidate you. •

Read with an attitude of curiosity about why models look great in photos and simple things you can do if you want that same look. If your •style is more casual there are still helpful tips in this article by Pierre. You should not feel that you need to do any of this, but rather that you are empowered to try these things if they help you to feel prepared.

The important thing is that your comfortable and feel good. If this helps great, if not, forget it. •

9. Prepare as much as you can.•

10. Get the right clothes for your photo sessions. What you have at home will NEVER •work! You’ll need a complete new or other wardrobe and that’s why I always recommend using our Wardrobe Consultants to go shopping with you and pick up the right clothes for the photo session. WHY? There are many reasons. Some outfits don’t photograph well, some outfits should be shot in color, others are great for Black and White. Also bring all your favorite magazine tear sheets with you to show the Wardrobe Consultant what kind of look you’re going after for your shots. She’ll know where all the right outfits are around town and make your job a lot easier. Accessories are the finishing touches to any photo. Make an ordinary outfit into something fabulous with just the right accessories. Jewelry, hats, scarfs. Belts, shoes, are all important ingredients to a captivating fashion image. Without these ingredients in your shots you can look just plain and ordinary. Yes, you’re probably thinking OH this is TO MUCH but guess what, if your first photo session does not turn out GREAT what do you think will happen next? You don’t like your pictures and then figure it is the studio.

If you’re going to try out you’d better be prepared to do it right and give it your BEST. It is •a worthy investment to get new clothes and will make the session more special when you wear them. It helps to sure your investment in the photos , and will help guarantee you will love them.

If you must use clothes you have, I recommend either new clothes, or old clothes- that •show some wear. Please do not bring dirty or wrinkled clothes, unless that is the look you want to show. For casual session this is important because you still want to look your best.

12. Now don’t worry about how good you will look. Just follow the instructions of Make-•up Artist Mary Erickson gives in the following this article. Whenever you shoot with any photographer I recommend you have your hair and makeup done. There is good reason for that, you’ll get the latest commercial and beauty look and treatment from the profession-als, insuring the photos do not look dated.

Last thing - Always come to your photo sessions on time, and with a positive (good) at-•titude. Try leaving your problems behind and by all means have GOOD TIME being in front of the camera - it’s your moment so take full advantage of it.

Professional advice from a top industry director, cont.

The most important thing is that you come feeling good.

Donít stress too much. Do drink a lot of water the week before and get a good nights sleep the night before.

Please wear clothes you are comfortable in. You may be lying on the floor or squatting down, so chooses flexible outfits.

Do you have any physical limitations I need to consider? Please tell me,.

What to bring: I recommend you bring current items that reflect your lifestyle, Two changes of clothes, hats, costumes, toys, props, instruments, sports items, etc.

For women, you may want to review ìthe getting ready for a session: profes-sional advice from a makeup artist for modelsî below .

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Heather on Preparation:

Natural, Innocent,

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By Makeup Artist Mary Erickson•

If you do not have a lot of modeling and photography experience I suggest you look over •the following list of things that will help you for your shoot. The more of these guidelines you follow the better your shots will turn out.

1. 72 hours before your photo shoot, avoid the following items (these items can give you oily •skin and swelling):

* Red meat * Alcohol * Caffeine * Spicy foods•

* Retin A and Alpha Hydroxy creams (causes skin peeling that will show.)•

2. Drink lots of water, carry it with you everywhere you go, and keep sipping.•

3. Exfoliate your skin at least once a week and also the morning of the shoot.•

4. Have your brows professionally shaped and then keep them up by plucking the strays •every few days.

5. It is a good idea to carry your own mascara to the shoot with you. Some make-up artists •use mascara with the same wand on several people. This can spread infection very quickly. Unless you know the artist and know that she only uses disposable wands, it’s best not to take your chances.

6. Dark roots will look even worse in photos. Refresh your hair color a few days before your •shoot. If you do not color your hair, try “shades” or a toner just a shade lighter then your hair to make it shine. If you need a trim, do it before the shoot.

7. Fingernails and toenails should be one length, well manicured, and the polish should be •colorless or French, unless this shoot calls for color. Go ahead and treat yourself to a profes-sional manicure. It will be a great way to prepare.

8. If your are having your makeup done in the studio, all traces of makeup should be gone •from your skin. All eyeliner and mascara should be gone. Your face should be clean and product free when you arrive. If not, please take extra time to create makeup that flatters. Go to macy’s makeup counter and have one of the girls there sample product on you as an fast, cheap way to get another set of eyes looking at you.

9. Do not over condition your hair before a shoot. Do use your regular styling products to •make your hair behave, as chances are the hair stylist will not be wetting your hair and not be able to use gels, etc. Your hair must be dry before you arrive at the shoot.

10. Avoid dry lips by putting Vaseline on your lips before bed and the morning of your shoot•

11. For body (lots of skin showing) shots, be sure you get rid of tan lines by visiting a tanning •booth a few times. Also get rid of unsightly body hair. Moisturize your skin.

If you are paying the artist, feel free to give advice on how you want to look. The photos are •yours. If it is a commercial shoot or a shoot that someone else is paying for its best to keep quiet on makeup and hair. Chances are the artist knows what the photographer and art direc-tor want. It may not be what you prefer but normally the person paying for the shoot likes to make ALL the decisions. If you are new to professional photo sessions it is a good idea to go ahead and let the artist make the decisions, even if you are paying her or him. In most cases they will know what will look better in the photos - they are dealing with lights, backgrounds and lens filters that you probably are not familiar with.

Photo Shoot Suggestions

Note: This next article I included as an added extra. •

Some people just want to show up and have the flow be easy. If this is you, skip this article. Others would like to know what they can do to •improve the photos from their end. This is good industry advice from big studios and it works for everyone.

The important thing is that your comfortable and feel good. •

Theatrical, Magic-

Local ReferralsMakeup, Hair, Manicures: Troy Michael Aveda Salon

Enjoy Day Aveda Salon

Two women doing hair - Michelle Ireland

Massage: Karen Fierro (707) 823-2312

Cottingtown Macy’s ask for jo at Mac

Fashion:

Macy’s makeup counter, shoes and collections

Budget makeup Max Factor , Almay,

Best makeup : Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Benefit, Mac, Bare Essentials.

Aubergine: Used European and funky Fashion.

Launch: Used contemporary

After the session

A good snapshot stops a moment from running away. ~Eudora Welty

I will begin working on your photos right away. When I have something I like, I may email you a sneak preview .

You can use these for email for sending to family and friends, and also just to see what is going to come. Soon after I will post the session online.

You will receive an official announcement along with an pdf product and styles catalog., your free 8x10 certificate and online preview information. I may include some photo for emailing around to friends and family.

Then it is up to you to go online and pick your favorite photo for the 8x10. This is your opportunity to think about post session digital dark room processing and ordering retouching and styles to the pictures. Remember to look through the Sassy Style galleries to see a variety of styles to choose from. These should be accessible once you are on the site. If you do this within 3 days, your 8x10 will come with the package. It is best to do it now so your are happy with your look.

Once you have called in any preferences, changes, retouching and styles, and ordered your print, you can look forward to an-other email announcing your package as finished.

Then we just make a time to get together so I can show your the package. I prefer to do this in person so I can share in your joy of the pictures.

About Heather“Easy going portraits that transcend the common”

About the facilitator: Heather believes in easy going portraits that transcend the common by noting movement and de-tails. She delights in life’s little nuances. She shows the specia l nature of everyday experience. Her photos describe our con-nection with one another. Terrif ic Portraits of people, pets.....f ine art photography prints and more. ...Heather has a f ine arts background from the Hampshire College, (fashion design), the California College of Arts, (f iber arts, drawing and multi media) and a Bachelor’s from John F. K ennedy University’s (Arts and Consciousness Program) and she has an AA from the College of Marin in Business. She has been taking and enjoying pictures for over 21 years. In 2006 Heather became a professional portrait photographer. She is an avid believer in lifelong learning. Her photos illustrate action, rhythm and emotion. Heather is fascinated with the photos we return to and love.; Those that show our spontaneous relationships & even our moods. Heather’s creative voice encourages exploration of the self and culti-vates these intimacies in her portraits. Heather takes a creative approach to the camera and life in general.

Heather’s Photography celebrates nature’s beauty, and life’s wonder. She enjoys revealing the elegance of light falling, uncovering expressions and gestures; Spontaneous magic! She kindles truth about character and spirit and weaves them into a tale to be treasured. In addition to Photography Heather does drawing, painting, and

Inspiration

Confidence building funny move busting: http://www.cwtv.com/cw-video/beauty-

and-the-geek/full/?play=286-3279

episode 3 is great.

Heather Wakefield Photography

Owners Manual

Heatherwakefield.com.

Simply click on the portraits menu and scroll down to see public portraits.

Many client galleries are private, and you will not be able to see them. on request of the client.

If you would like to preview a sample, simply ask Heather for a code word or request to see her work in person. and she will ask the client if she can show them

You can also enjoy her fine art work in the drop down menus under galleries.

She takes pictures of West Coast Festi-vals, and events, towns and old cars.

Easy going portraits thatTranscend the common

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