A Tulsa Senior Photographer
Creates Portraits with Class

As a Tulsa senior photographer, we at Classical Portraits would like to welcome you to our senior portrait page where we will share some great ideas, pass on some good tips on what to wear, and give you inspiration thru samples on props to bring.

In short Tulsa senior photographers want to make this an enjoyable experience for you to have some great portraits made.

This is one of the few times in your life that you will have a portfolio done that will come as close to a modeling shoot as you can get.

Beautiful and memorable portraits do not just happen, they are carefully planned by a professional Tulsa senior photographer.

We know just how to capture your special expressions. You will be photographed by our Tulsa senior photographer in an artistic and flattering way that will add a dimension of exquisite beauty to your portrait.

We can not accomplish this, however, without your help.

Please take a few moments to look over the following suggestions to see how you may participate in the planning of your “very special senior portraits”. Don’t forget we are here to help. Feel free to discuss any questions or ideas you may have in advance of your sitting with us your premier Tulsa senior photographer.

“Avoid large or bold patterns and bright colors that may tend to draw attention away from the face.”

“The face should be the focal point. Long sleeve solids or very subtle prints are usually most flattering for portraits.”

At Classical Portraits, a Tulsa senior photographer will help you to select the background more suitable to your clothing. Clothing which contrasts with background tends to dominant the portrait.

“Medium to dark clothes are best for a dark background.”

“Medium to light clothes for a light background.”

Shoes and stockings are often overlooked as significant aspect of portrait clothing. They should compliment, not contrast. Carefully consider your apparel from head to toe as a variety of full length and close up poses may be taken.

“Shoes are often overlooked.”

“Remember to fully coordinate your attire from head to toe.”

“If you are doing a Western outfit don’t forget the hat and belt buckle.”

“You may choose to be barefooted in barn scene or on the pier.”

“The white porch lends itself to white clothing or very soft colors.”

KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Simplicity is the keynote.
• Solid colors are best. Avoid large or bold patterns and bright colors. They draw attention away from the face.
• Long sleeve dresses and shirts are recommended. They draw attention away from the arms and focus it on the face.
• Coordinate your attire from head to toe, carefully selecting appropriate shoes and stockings, as you will be photographed full length in some outfits.
• Darker clothing tends to minimize body size, and light tones tend to emphasize body size.
• Necklines are important. A "V" or scoop neck is best if your neck is short and your face is full. A turtle neck or high necked garment is more flattering if your neck is longer and your face is slender.
• White or light pastel clothing, shoes, stockings, pants or dresses look best in portraits taken against a pastel or white background.
• To assure a successful portrait by a Tulsa senior photographer, it is best to bring along several additional clothing choices.
• Casual outfits in earth tones work best for outdoor photographs.
• Middle tones or deeper solid colors are ideal for formal portraits.

Hair…..Plan to wear your hair in a style you’re comfortable with. Avoid new cuts or styles. Young men should avoid a recent haircut.

Glasses…..If you wear glasses wear them for your portrait. In the studio our Tulsa senior photographer can get 95% of the glare out of your portrait. For outside portraits with glasses it is best if you have the lenses removed for your portrait.

For Girls…..Keep your make-up natural and fresh.

For Guys…..A fresh shave is a must!!! If you have a beard or mustache, make sure it’s neatly trimmed.