STYLE GUIDE

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BEST TIME FOR PHOTOS

spring/summer
6am-8am or 6pm-8pm


fall/winter
8am-10am or 3pm-5pm

LOCATIONS

What are some places you've always dreamed about going to? Choosing a location for your engagement session that speaks to you will make for meaningful photographs and even more meaningful memories.  Where will love take you?

*Travel fees if outside of Bakersfield area: $1.00 per mile traveled one-way 
Out-of-State Sessions: Airfare and lodging fees calculated at time of booking

OUTFITS

So the real question, how many outfits should you bring to your session? We always suggest bringing in 2 outfits, but bring a 3rd outfit as a backup. You are welcome to bring more outfits or as much as time allows! The first outfit should be business-casual, and the second outfit should be more formal. You also don't have to spend all of your hard earned money on brand new outfits for your session unless of course you want to! But it is not necessary. Even just coordinating outfits you already own with some new accessories will make a nice impact. After your photos, we suggest you two going out on a date! You are already dressed up, might as well make an evening out of it ;-)


OUTFIT #1

OUTFIT #2

business-CASUAL

FORMAL

Ladies, think light and flowy summer dresses or denim. Guys, think a dinner jacket or a collared shirt.

Something you'd wear to a black-tie affair. Think bold, long gowns, bowties, accessories, jewelry, etc. There is no such thing as "too formal." 

business-CASUAL WARDROBE INSPIRATION

COLOR THEORY

IDEAL COLOR PAIRINGS

NEUTRAL/EARTHY

Ideal for: Anywhere, Year-Round

Ideal for: Beach Sessions, Summer

Ideal for: Forest & Park Sessions

Ideal for: Spring, Bright & Airy Sessions

Ideal for: Cityscapes, Urban

WARM

COOL

PASTEL

BOLD

Neutral tones with splashes of color, tiles and textures will work very well together. Of course, there are also many factors that will come into play when choosing colors and we're here to show you how to pair those colors together. 

You should coordinate your outfits with your family or sweetie, but try not to slip into looking too matchy, matchy. Avoid wearing the same colors and instead, wear colors that work well together. For example, if the girls are wearing teal, consider having the boys wear something more neutral, like gray or ivory. Or if the boys are wearing navy, the girls can wear white, etc. If your session doesn't require coordinating an outfit with someone (e.e.:a headshot or high school/graduate session), we can help you choose colors within your outfit that you can pair with other solid colors, patterns, or textiles. 

FORMAL WEAR WARDROBE INSPIRATION

RENT THE RUNWAY

If you don't want to add a permanent outfit to your wardrobe but have a little wiggle room in your budget, consider renting an outfit! Rent the Runway is a great option to look into for this. They rent out beautiful designer gowns, dresses and accessories without costing you a fortune. Rent, wear and return. It's seriously that simple. 


ladies

CHOOSE:
Accessories like jewelry, scarves, necklaces, watches, flower crowns, etc.
Natural colored makeup
Textures and Tiles
Earthy Tones
Fresh Manicure
Flowy Dresses (more movement)

AVOID:
Wrinkled Blouses
Crazy Patterns
Shirts with Logos
Chipped Nail Polish
Stiff Dresses

MAKEUP, HAIR & NAILS, OH MY!

Looking and feeling beautiful is part of the fun, ladies! In this section, we’re going to walk you through the steps of each glam process so that you can feel amazing and look your absolute best for your photos!

MAKEUP

You don’t need makeup to cover up your face, rather makeup should enhance the beautiful features that you already have. Hiring a beauty professional will not only save you time, stress (and money in the long run!), you will also look and feel your best. A natural and “glowing” look will enhance and bring out your amazing features for photographs that will be for a lifetime.

TIP FOR THE BRIDE-TO-BE:

Use your wedding day makeup “trial” for your engagement session. Often times, your makeup artist offers this option for brides that are booking their wedding with them. Savings your way!

HAIR

Styling your hair for a photos can be tricky if you aren’t a hair professional, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we always recommend getting your hair appointments in no later than one week before your session. Your hair will look at it’s best if grown out a little and simply curled or straightened out on the date of your session depending on what feels most natural to you. Having said that, working with a hair professional can easily be the most overlooked but is also the easiest to manage.

NAILS

Your hands will be photographed more than you realize. Some poses often call the use of hands a lot especially since you are engaged! We’ll want to see that bling on your hand! So, take the time to get pampered a little. You’ll be surprised at how good you’ll feel after a fresh mani/pedi.

You deserve it! #TreatYoself

GENTLEMEN

CHOOSE:
Accessories like watches, ties, bowties, etc.
Textures and Tiles
Earthy Tones
Suit & Tie

AVOID:
Wrinkled Shirts
Crazy Patterns
Shirts with Logos
Fresh Haircuts (Schedule haircut one week before your session if possible)
Sunglasses

PHOTO SESSION TIMELINE

1-2 Days after session

1-2 WEEKS after session

WITHIN 24 HOURS FOLLOWING BLOG POST 

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BLOG POST
(OPTIONAL)

PHOTO DELIVERY DAY

CHECKLIST

Book your makeup, hair and nail appointments if necessary

Warm Weather: Bring Water Bottles

Cool Weather: Bring blankets and cover-ups

Extra pair of walking shoes for hiking and walking (outdoor sessions)

Make-Up tote bag for touch ups

Extra outfit(s) if necessary

ANY Props if you’re choosing to include them

STYLE GUIDE TEMPLATE DESIGNED BY MARIPOSA DESIGN CO.

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