Clothes

We usually find that ‘smart casual’ is the best advice we can give and try to compliment one another’s choice. Advice that often serves is to dress up like you’re going out for dinner at a decent restaurant! Choosing the right clothes means your photographs won’t date quickly. Solid colours and simple patterns are usually best. Avoid clashes of colour or style, and ‘busy’ patterns. Football/sports/team shirts are okay for specific shots but bring some more understated options as well as heavily branded clothes will dominate the photographs. On men, decent jeans and black trousers look great, with button down shirts, jackets etc. Ladies tend to have a firm idea of what they’d like to wear, so be guided by that that and  make sure your partner is dressed broadly in keeping with the style of your outfit.

It’s worth bringing a couple of different outfits, and few different ‘accessories’ such as hats, scarves, jackets, sunglasses etc – they can really change the look and feel of the pictures – giving you more looks and more choice. If you have a particular outfit/uniform/strip which you want to bring along – please do! If you’re including kids in the session, then the same rules apply, but bring some favourite toys etc to both feature in the session – and keep them happy!

Hair & Make up

Girls, just do what you’d do for a night out. Light make-up works well, unless you have a particular style of course! Dust your skin to reduce shine, and maybe a touch more eyeliner/lippy to bring out the definition. But honestly, don’t go mad, we want it to look like you!

Boys, there is of course no need for make up (unless that’s your bag!) but run a razor over your face and trim beards and moustaches.

In effect, what we call ‘Family Portrait’ sessions cover everything which doesn’t fit into any of our oyther sessions.

Whether it’s you and your partner, you and the kids, with your elderly parents or month old baby … or all of them!…. we understand that families come in all shapes and sizes.

We suggest that you bring along as many folks as you wish. We’ll shoot big groups and then break it down into smaller ones, ie just the kids, just the parents – whatever you wish, and etc etc

Of course! But please let us know who is coming so we can prepare and plan in advance. This helps us get the best possible photographs.

We totally understand that the Great British weather can be unpredictable! If conditions aren’t ideal, we’ll still create beautiful images using our portable studio lighting and weather-resistant gear. We’ve got some great sheltered spots around Ramsgate, like the old Winterstoke shelter, which still give us a lovely backdrop without everyone getting soaked.

If the forecast looks particularly grim (we’re talking hailstorms and heavy rain), we’ll be in touch a few days beforehand to chat about options. We can either move the session into our cosy harbourside studio or reschedule for another day. We’ll always make sure you’re taken care of and that the experience remains relaxed and enjoyable – whatever the weather!

There are a couple of options when it comes to viewing your images. If you’re local or staying in town for a few days, you’re very welcome to book an appointment to come into the studio and view your photos on the big screen in our cosy viewing space.

If you’re visiting us from further afield, we can set up a private online gallery for you instead. This is usually ready within 72 hours to 4 days after your session. From there, you can choose your favourite images in your own time.

We know life happens – and sometimes plans need to change. If you need to cancel your session more than two weeks in advance, we’ll refund your deposit in full.

If you cancel within two weeks of your session, we’ll retain your 50% deposit, as it can be difficult to refill your slot at short notice. However, no further payment will be required.

If you’d prefer to reschedule rather than cancel, you’ll have up to three months to rebook your session. And of course, if the weather isn’t on our side, we’ll always work with you to find an alternative – whether that’s moving into the studio or choosing a new date.