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Tips on what to Wear for your Pro Portrait Session
What to Wear for a Photo Session?
Your photo session is right around the corner and you are not sure what color to wear or what color looks good on you, so you choose Black. Now, if everyone is wearing Black and you post your photo on LinkedIn or a social media site, guess what? Your image will blend right in with everyone else’s and you will be looked over. Their will be no WOW that’s different! A common mistake most people when going into a photo shoot. Picking out the right outfit is important and Andrews Photography can help.
First, figure out what kind of background you most desire, white is in right now and lit by the sun is the way to go. If you are wearing black and the background is white your body will look heavy. Easy fix, wear a solid color so the viewer focuses on your face.
Background choice number two, pick a color or light grey. If your hair is thinning this is a great go too solution. This will help to create mass hair and the center of focus again is the eyes and face.
Background option number three, if you have a company color try to incorporate that color in the photo with the use of a secondary color or object. Out of focus backgrounds digitally dropped in are pretty hot right now see our website for examples of this technique. http://www.Andrews-Photography.com
Both Great photos pictured above but the one on the right will get noticed in a sea of other people wearing black. Photos from IAAP event we did last night.
The outfit is easier than you think, please don’t ask your mom, unless she happens to be Dawn Stebbing.
• Ask a friend to give you some idea’s of what they thought were your best colors you wore in last couple of months.
2. Ask a co-worker the same thing
3. Try a professional like Dawn Stebbing or a personal shopper at “Nordstrom’s”.
4. Look at your hair if its dark you may want to try ranges of cool reds, warm purples, medium blues
5. Medium blondes go with blues, greens, corals, or even a gray top on a white or light grey background.
6. Everyone, solid colors are best, layer with a scarf or wear pearl earrings for a classy touch, less is more.
7. Don’t forget your tans and browns if you choose one of these, layer it with something colorful under or over it.
8. Guys bring extra sets of everything and don’t forget dark socks, (leave the white ones at home).
Colors are a extension of your personality, keep in mind your main focus of a personal image used for business is. The image should say I am fun to be with and I know what I am doing in my chosen profession.
Ask yourself this while looking at your old photo, Would I be willing to work alongside or with this person in a small room.
Rod Andrew Wilson
Owner/ Photographer
www.Andrews-Photography.com/651-292-9242/Rod@andrews-photography.com
Twin Cities Wedding Photographer of the year 2009,2010,
Become a fan on my face book page,
Update as of today April 4th we consider this the longest winter we have ever been thru. A foot and a half of snow to shovel today. The poor Easter Bunny will never find our house.
Event Photography, Hmong College Prep Academy
Andrews Photography, Event Photography for Hmong Prep Academy,
We documented The Hmong Prep Academies Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – outside on the stairs of the main entrance to the school. The ribbon cutting had plenty of sunshine but the temperature was a bit chilly. The Formal Program was documented in the new Auditorium, We also took photos of their new Gym & H.S. Cafeteria while people celebrated.
What Hmong College Prep Academy is about, free tuition for students, all day everyday Kindergarten a freshly cooked breakfast and lunch for ALL students, busing for all with door-to-door pick-up/drop off for students in grades K-8 (Twin Cities & select suburbs), Uniforms provide consistency among students, Convenient St. Paul location, just off Snelling by the State Fairgrounds, 8 AM to 3 PM school day, 30% of staff members fluent in Hmong for non-English speakers. Low 15:1 student to teacher ratio and a a focus on college as a end result for each student.
They also offer After school academic support, Sports, clubs, and the arts…there seems to be something for everyone.
A quote from the HR director at Hmong College Prep Academy,
Hi Rod,
It was wonderful meeting you at HCPA’s Grand Opening last week (10/18/2013). I had a chance to look at the photos and you did a wonderful job! Thank you!, “Andrea Bennett Xiong Hmong, Director of HR, College Prep Academy.”
Christopher B. “Chris” Coleman is a Minnesota politician and was present to except his award from Hmong Prep Academy.
College Prep Academy
1515 Brewster Street
St. Paul, MN 55108
Office: 651-209-8002
Fax: 651-289-1802
Rod Andrew Wilson
Owner/ Photographer
www.Andrews-Photography.com
2668 Brand Ave East
Maplewood MN 55119
651-292-9242
Rod@andrews-photography.com
Commercial Photographer, Creative Headshots in Saint Paul
Commercial Photographer, Creative Headshots in Saint Paul
Andrews Photography had the chance to create a few original portraits for Dawn Stebbing. Dawn is doing a full rebrand of her logo, website and photos. Andrews Photography has helped Dawn out in the past with creative portraits, so its very nice to see her back in the studio. During the phone consultation and review of her new website colors. The goal was to create a fresh look with lite tones and the use of a modeling form as a prop. See the working files from this shoot on our website under featured events.
We will keep you posted when the website does a relaunch
Dawn Stebbing, AICI FLC
Certified Image Consultant
Image Evolution, LLC
T(651) 307-0342
dawn@imageevolutionmn.com
http://www.imageevolutionmn.com
Rod Andrew Wilson
Owner/ Photographer
www.Andrews-Photography.com
2668 Brand Ave East
Maplewood MN 55119
651-292-9242
Rod@andrews-photography.com
Twin Cities Wedding Photographer of the year 2009,2010,
My business continues to grow by referrals from friends, family and customers like you!
Thank you for recommending me!
Become a fan on my face book page,
Thank you for taking the time to see some of our commercial work. We take can the studio on location as well. So if your looking to update your website photos or to just get a new social media portrait, give the studio a call today.
Food Photography
Food Photography, makes me really hungry.
Andrews Photography did a food photo shoot for Chef Productions recently. If you into food then you should maybe check them out. Chef Productions ahs been around for a number of years. Hidden behind the scenes in Target Center providing food for many famous events and people. Here is a small body of the work we did for them. Please check out the rest of the photos on their website.
Andrews Photography will go on site to document your latest food creations. We have done work for area chefs and local restaurants.
Andrews Photography also created a portrait for Chef Charles Wright.
Rod Andrew Wilson
Owner/ Photographer
http://www.Andrews-Photography.com
2668 Brand Ave East
Maplewood MN 55119
651-292-9242
Rod@andrews-photography.com
Twin Cities Wedding Photographer of the year 2009,2010,
My business continues to grow by referrals from friends, family and customers like you!
Thank you for recommending me!
Become a fan on my face book page,
What Chef Productions, “An RWB Hospitality Company (The W, The Chambers, Huberts Sports Bar, NBA City Orlando), Chef’s Production previously catered only to the private suites in Target Center of Minneapolis. Today they have grown to cater at any MN venue allowing outside catering and in Private Homes.
Chef’s Production Client List is vast and full of fortune 500 clientele. The food is fresh and often used from local food producers.”
Contact, Katherine Minks, 763 746 8565 kminks@chefsproduction.com
Tips on great Food Photography from Rod Andrew Wilson, Owner and Photographer of Andrews Photography,
1. Have the set ready to go before hand and try using a stand in for the Hero food
2. Food does not stand very long so have it fixed and then shoot it, never eat the food you shoot
3. To get the shine bring a small brush to coat lettuce or food with oil, if you have the budget hire a food stylist
4. Light from the back and reflect the light back into an on the plate
5. Use a tripod and focusing rail if you can
Corporate Headshots of Katherine Minks/ Chef’s Productions and Events
Andrews Photography recently had the opportunity to create some one of a kind creative Corporate Portraits.
Katherine Minks is currently a part of Chefs Production ( RWB Hospitality). Speciallizing in outside private event catering and full service event production. Chef’s Production is an RWB Hospitality Company ( you may be familiar with our other sister companies: The W Hotel at the Foshay, Le Meridian Chambers, Huberts in the Target Center, and Burnet Gallery amongst others). As the exclusive caterer for the Target Center for seven years, our talented staff has served the likes of celebrities such as : Barack Obama , George W Bush, Prince, Beyonce, Rihanna, U2, Cher, The Eagles, Tina Turner, Aerosmith, Target’s National Annual Event, Lil Wayne, and many more !
A fun pose of Katherine Minks, so many wonderful photos to choose from the session, you Really had a good time in front of the camera. Next time we will utilize those security guards that were hanging around the shoot watching.
If your in need of catering for any sized event their food is fantastic give them a call today and let them know were you heard about them first. Look for our next post on the food photos we took for them for their new website Launch.
Katherine (Kat) Minks
Chef’s Production
901 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55403
(612) 961 6070
kminks@chefsproduction.com
www.chefsproduction.com
Rod Andrew Wilson
Owner/ Photographer
www.Andrews-Photography.com
2668 Brand Ave East
Maplewood MN 55119
651-292-9242
Rod@andrews-photography.com
Personal Branding and use of images to enhance your company brand
Personal Branding
Andrews Photography helps Dawn Stebbing from Image Evolution with client transformations.
Dawn Stebbing, AICI FLC President/CEO 651.307.0342
Dawn Stebbing quotes from her website “Never underestimate the power of a good makeover. Based on your personality, life style, shape, and unique features we develop your personal style, play to your strengths and reveal your authentic self through your personal brand.”
If you are seeking help with a personal makeover please seek her out before you get your professional head portraits taken, not only will she help with clothing but hair and makeup as well. Wardrobe, shoe, color palette and style coach what does she not do? Give her a call and find out.
Andrews Photography photographed Tamie Ward for Image Evolution. Tamie had come into the studio a week before her session to have her sons graduation photos taken. We did not have time to do a before photo but we can safely say, money well spent on Dawns image consulting.
Rod Andrew Wilson
Owner/ Photographer
www.Andrews-Photography.com
2668 Brand Ave East
Maplewood MN 55119
651-292-9242
Rod@andrews-photography.com
Creative Corporate Portraits, On location, Andrews Photography
Creative Corporate Portraits,
Staff photos of Miller Law office. Great bunch of people. We did two sets of portraits one in the office and one here in the lobby. Great light and Company colors on the wall so it was a instant hit. We had some bad light with over head cans and cold outside blue light coming in. So to fix that we added a bit of man made electronic flash with a modifier attached. Great balance of natural, ceiling and man made light. Thanks to the staff for having your office ready and so many great outfits to pick from. Your going to really enjoy your portraits for years to come.
Is your staff asking for new updated modern photos? Give us a call we travel and do most of our work on location. Prices are affordable and we get the job done quick. We are located in Saint Paul but will travel just about anywhere to get the job done.
We also do a variety of other types of photography, event, product, family, wedding and high School Seniors.
Rod Andrew Wilson
Owner/ Photographer
http://www.Andrews-Photography.com
2668 Brand Ave East
Maplewood MN 55119
651-292-9242
Rod@andrews-photography.com
Twin Cities Wedding Photographer of the year 2009,2010,2012
Lila Kalish, CAP-OM
Legal Assistant
Thomas F. Miller, P. A.
1000 Superior Boulevard, Suite 303
Wayzata, MN 55391
Tel.: (952) 404-3896
Fax: (952) 404-3893
http://www.millerlaw.com
Corporate Creative Headshots/Portraits, on-location and in studio we know how to make you look fantastic
Andrews Photography does, Corporate Creative Headshots/Portraits, on-location and in studio we know how to make you look fantastic. Sessions starting at $150.00. Call us today to see what we can do for you. 651.292.9242.
Ditto and Co with Andrews Photography
Do you ever wonder why some photos look fantastic and others are just ho hum? Now you can stop settling for ho hum through a partnership between Andrews Photography and Ditto & Co.
Gretchen Ditto, of Ditto & Co, is a certified image consultant and style advisor who can help you figure out how to make that professional photo stand out. Gretchen is technically trained in color and fit and uses that training to help her clients go from ho hum to HELLO!
Disclosure: Gretchen Ditto is an extremely satisfied client of Andrews Photography! Gretchen used Andrews Photography as she was launching her business and has used them again as her own image transformation required a new head shot. Rod, of Andrews Photography, took the time to help Gretchen create a photography that represented her professional brand, which is imperative to have in this world of on-line communication.
Tips for a Great Photo:
Makeup: For men, the most you need is powder to keep the shine down. For women, I suggest you wear 50% more than you usually wear. Think of it as a theatre performance. Actresses always wear a lot more makeup than they would on the street, but it’s so the audience can see them. Same goes for photographs—wear more than usual and you’ll look great in your photos. My secret tip: I’ve recently started wearing ‘Redness Reduction’ makeup from Clinique. I love it and I think it’s made a huge difference in my recent head-shot session.
Color to Match Eyes: Wear something that matches your eyes, including both the color of your irises and the whites of your eyes. This combination will make your eyes ‘pop’.
Wear a Jacket: A jacket will give you more structure and a ‘presence’ when it comes to your professional photo. This goes for both men and women. If you’re in more of a creative field you can still wear a jacket, but it doesn’t have to be a suit jacket. For example, check out my photo on http://www.dittoandco.com
Stand up: Think about it—do you have more energy when you stand or sit? When you stand, of course! Have your photographer take photos while you’re standing or leaning against something. Your photos will seem to show a more authentic you.
Laugh/Smile: While on the way to your photo shoot or during the photo shoot listen or think of something that makes you happy. While serious photos send a message of professionalism, a photo that makes you look friendly and approachable will get you that next job or promotion towards which you’ve been working.
Need Help? We’d love to help you take your photo from Ho-Hu to HELLO!
$199 (Savings of $250.00) Photo Package Includes:
· 2 Head shot photos from Andrews Photography
· 30 to 45 minute phone consultation with Gretchen Ditto. This will include sending Gretchen photos of yourself as well as a Skype review of you in your picture perfect outfit. Recommendations will be given as it relates to clothing, hair and makeup.
$199.00 Package expires June 1st 2011.
Creative Headshot on Location in Lower Town Saint Paul MN
GRETCHEN DITTO, AICI FLC
Style Advisor & Business Image Consultant | (612) 619.5820
5775 Wayzata Boulevard
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
Gretchen@DittoAndCo.Com | www.DittoAndCo.com
Rod Andrew Wilson
Owner/ Photographer
www.Andrews-Photography.com
2668 Brand Ave East
Maplewood MN 55119
651-292-9242
Rod@andrews-photography.com
Twin Cities Wedding Photographer of the year 2009,2010,
Become a fan on my face book page,http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maplewood-MN/Andrews-Photography-Twin-Cities/75586979081?v=wall
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