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How to Prepare for Your Photography Session: Essential Tips for Your Best Photoshoot Experience

 

At Alba Photography, we want your photo session to be smooth, enjoyable, and tailored to your comfort and needs. Knowing what to expect and what to bring will help us capture images that truly reflect your best self while avoiding editing issues down the line. Below, we provide essential tips to ensure you’re session-ready and fully prepared for the day.

 

 

Photography Session Checklist

To keep you looking polished throughout the session, we recommend bringing these essentials:

• Brush or Comb: A quick fix for stray hairs.

• Hair Spray & Other Hair Fix Items: Essential for taming flyaways.

• Spray Bottle with Water: A lifesaver for flattening unruly areas.

• Makeup Touch-Up Kit: For shine control and touch-ups as needed.

• Compact Mirror: To check and adjust hair, makeup, and jewelry between shots.

• Tissues or Blotting Papers: Perfect for reducing any shine, especially outdoors.

• Lip Balm or Lipstick: To keep your smile photo-ready.

• Extra Pins or Clips: Useful for securing hair or adjusting outfits.

• Jewelry Cleaner Cloth: For a quick polish, especially if you’re wearing rings, bracelets, or earrings.

 

 

Setting Comfort Boundaries for Your Session

Our team may assist by making small adjustments to your hair, clothing, or accessories to ensure everything looks its best in the final images. Stray hairs, slightly askew ties, or tilted jewelry can become time-consuming to fix later, so our goal is to catch and adjust these details on set.

 

To be respectful of your needs, if you are sensitive to our team being in your personal space or do not wish to be touched during the session, please let us know. Your comfort is our priority, and we’re here to make your experience enjoyable and tailored to your wishes.

 

 

Creating Your Perfect Photography Experience

By following this guide and communicating any comfort boundaries, you’ll help us create timeless photos that you’ll love. Preparation is key to a seamless session, and with these essentials on hand, we can make sure your photos turn out beautifully.

Got more questions? Here are our FAQs. Or, contact Jenn here.

 

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