Preparing for Picture Day

Now that you have hired a professional photographer to take your family portrait, you may be wondering how to prepare for your sitting. Believe it or not, posing for pictures is not something that comes naturally for most folks. Here are a few pointers you can use during your Nashville TN professional photography session.

Contact your photographer in advance and ask them for ideas about props. If you have an idea for the theme or direction you want your pictures to focus on, let the photographer Nashville know in advance. This will give you both time to properly prepare for the big day and increase your chances for satisfaction.

Drink lots of water throughout the day, before picture day and get a good night’s sleep. Eat a good breakfast or lunch before your sitting. You want to feel and look refreshed for your pictures.

Try to coordinate the color of everyone’s clothing so that it does not create any clashes on the final picture. Take into consideration the color of your background and plan your outfits accordingly. Wear white or light colors if your background is a white or light color. Wear dark tones for darker backgrounds. Use accessories such as colorful jewelry, scarves, belts, and neckties to add personality into your photographs. For more tips on how to prepare for your professional picture sitting, visit Leslie Wilkes Photography online or give me a call at 615-585-4531 to schedule an appointment.

2014 Photography Exhibition

Make sure you attend our Photography Exhibit opening this weekend at Monthaven Mansion.  Monthaven is home of The Hendersonville Arts Council, this Saturday we will have refreshments for the opening, please come and see the great photographers we have in our club.

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Market Yourself During Your Job Hunt with a Professional Headshot

You may think that your digital camera or phone is perfect for capturing pictures, but using it to take a headshot for a potential employer may not work as well as you think. A professional headshot shows you are serious and trustworthy candidate that is demanding their attention.

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As social media continues to move closer in achieving its goals of world domination, employers are looking for ways to give their candidates a face and personality before they contact and meet them. While there are plenty of jobs available that are ripe for the picking, getting those jobs is not as easy as it used to be. More employers are using social media sites and the Internet to learn information about job candidates that may not already be on their resumes. While employers should not use one’s appearance against them, a professional Nashville TN headshot can give you an edge over the competition. Delivering a professional headshot with your resume can give your resume a stronger presence, and help employers to feel more connected to you. A picture of you out hanging with your friends at the bar or in a bathing suit is not a good representation of your professional look. Show potential employers how serious you are by adding a headshot that is taken by a Nashville Tennessee professional photographer to your portfolio. Your resume is not the only thing you can use to market your brand, a professional picture works just as well. Visit Leslie Wilkes Photography online or call me at 615-585-4531 to take your job search to another level.