"Beauty is not just skin deep."
HOW CAN I LOOK MORE TANNED?
You can LOOK tanned without having to BE tanned---just wear a white or off-white outfit. Light colors make your skin appear darker in your portraits. Keep your tan even. DON'T overdo it in the sun or tanning bed just before your session---it's almost impossible to remove a peeling nose or a bright red sunburn.
WHAT ABOUT MY HAIR, MAKEUP, OR GLASSES?
HAIR---Try to have your haircut and/or perm at least one week before your session, to give it a chance to "fill in" a little. Don't try a radically different haircut or style—chances are you won't feel it expresses the real "you".
MAKEUP (guys, too!)---Here's a quick hint that will greatly enhance your portraits: just before your session, stand two feet in front of the mirror. Dab a small amount of cover-up makeup on any noticeable blemishes. That's it--- if they're gone in the mirror, they'll be gone in your photographs! Avoid wearing glitter or shimmer makeup—the flash will cause this type to show up as spots on your portraits.
GLASSES---if you wear glasses most of the time, you'll want to wear them in your portraits. To eliminate glare and reflections, call your optician and arrange to either borrow a pair of empty frames like yours or have the lenses removed from your own frames. Most opticians will gladly do this for free (make sure you give them plenty of notice though). This totally eliminates glare and distortions and is the most important way to improve your portraits if you wear glasses. If you choose to wear your glasses the way they are, keep in mind that if you want the reflections removed they will be done at your expense.
