Session Guidelines​
Wardrobe Recommendations Actor Headshots
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Choose subdued, solid, neutral colors that create a sophisticated mood
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Colors like that are muted, blacks, navy, charcoal gray, dark greens, browns
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Select clothing that complements and frames your facial features
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Consider layering pieces like a jacket/blazer over a shirt for added depth
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Prioritize contemporary styles with modern cuts and fitted
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Express your personality subtly through styling without being flashy/blingy
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Distracting patterns or busy designs
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Excessively bright or overwhelming colors
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Outdated styling
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White garments unless layered under a jacket
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Loose or odd-fitting clothing
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Logos, branding, or text on clothing
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Sheer or transparent fabrics
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Any elements that draw attention away from you​
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Pre-Shoot Preparation
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Wardrobe Planning:​​
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Bring backup clothing options unless completely confident in your selections
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Steam garments and remove any lint or wrinkles
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Check for stains or spots
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Try not to eat anything heavy at least 3-4 hours before shoot time
Final Preparation:
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Complete hair and makeup touch-ups
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Move carefully to the shooting area to preserve your styling
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Bring water and or snacks
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During the Photo Session​
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Session Structure:
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Posing instruction and technique coaching
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Anticipate each wardrobe change to be around 5-15 minutes
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Live photo evaluation using tethered monitor
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You will choose 3 photos from each look to be professionally retouched
Post-Session Delivery:
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Images delivered same day or within 72 hours via email
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File format will be JPEG, Cropped Vertically and Web size resolution
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Retouched photos will include Print size resolution as well
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You will have 60 days to download all your photos from online storage.
Where is Studio Graemadder located?​
The Studio is located in Little Tokyo area of downtown Los Angeles
at the Sakura Crossing Apartments: 235 S San Pedro St. Los Angeles CA 90012
Parking – There are several options for paid parking around the area. Parking Money: Have $20 dollars for parking. You can find parking ranging from $5-$20. There are street meters that take a credit card but they aren’t always available so bring a little cash for parking if you need to use one of the garages.