wHAT TO EXPECT

All of my sessions are fun, informal and relaxed. I understand that some people find it awkward being in front of a camera, so it’s my top priority to ensure that my clients feel great about having their photographs taken. I promise you’ll love what we make together.

Please arrive on time as I may have multiple sessions booked in one day and I’d hate to have your session rushed or shortened. If for any reason you are running late or need to reschedule within 24 hours of your shoot, please email me directly hello@tonilarsen.com or call me 027 2211 221 - I do understand that life happens!

CONSIDER hAIR, MAKE UP & A TAN!

I recommend having your hair and makeup done to feel your absolute best!

I would love to recommend Janet Rowe Makeup,Little Pugs, Makeup with Mykaela, Makeup By Sammy, Briar or Kate for makeup. The girls at Tantale and Inner Glow do gorgeous spray tans.

HEADSHOTS/pERSONAL BRANDING

I encourage you to bring outfit choices if you’re not sure what to wear and we can make decisions on the day:

  • something light in colour - white/light greys/neutrals

  • something dark/black

  • something you feel really fabulous in!

  • clothing with texture (think lace/patterned fabric/layers) adds beautiful depth to your images

  • no need to worry about footwear as I generally won’t be photographing your feet, but bring a pair of heels if you’d like, as they do help with posing and posture if you’re used to wearing them.

  • PROPS - Bring with you any printed or branded collateral you have - brochures, cups, clothing etc. Also bring along your laptop, phone, ipad, if you have a favourite chair, or other items from your work desk that help in describing what you do. A super quick and easy way to create ‘on brand imagery’ is to grab some of the tools you have right in front of you, things that you use on a daily basis for your work and capture those.

FAMILY SESSIONS: WHAT TO WEAR

You want to coordinate, not match. Coordinating colour is what really brings wardrobe together, so choose the colour(s) you want to work with and find different pieces that incorporate some or all of the colours you’ve chosen. Or choose what one person is going to wear and use colours that complement that outfit to pull the other outfits together.

  • I have a selection of “free-size” dresses available for my mamas! You can view them here!

  • I encourage you to lay out your clothing choices to make sure they all sit nicely together in terms of colour/tones.

  • Denim is always a popular choice and is timeless.

  • SAY NO TO FLURO!! Fluorescent colours tend to reflect onto faces, necks and hair. They’re harsh and they don’t photograph well.

  • Versions of primary colours are great for portraits and make for timeless and fun images – mustard yellow, burgundy or pumpkin orange, and shades of blue – navy, royal or teal. Grey in all it’s shades looks fantastic with denim.

  • By all means, embrace colour and pattern! Mixing stripes with spots or other patterns is okay too! IF bright colours and patterns are your vibe then embrace expression and show your personality through your wardrobe.

  • AVOID logos - please be aware that big logos are distracting so please avoid them - as they take the focus of the image away from everyone’s faces and they can date your photographs.

  • Add layers! When putting together an outfit, layers are what make it look polished as they add dimension and depth. Think about the people in clothing store advertisements, they tend to be wearing multiple accessories to complete their looks. To achieve this, add some of the following to your basic outfit: cardigans, belts, statement necklaces, scarves, hats, jackets.

  • If we are taking your photos outside, then it’s so important to dress for the weather! If you or your children are cold, it will result in grumpy little ones and this will reflect in the photos.

  • Please note if we are in studio: Aim to wear light colours such as whites/light grey/neutrals/denim as these work best with my style of photography in my bright white studio. Or pick a colour and embrace all it’s tones and shades. Also you do not need to worry about footwear as the majority of your photos won’t have your feet in them, and bare feet look great when you’re all cuddled up together!

  • If you’re still unsure please feel free to send me a photo of what you are planning to wear and I can help you!

STUDIO LOCATED AT 119 CUBA STREET

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