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Senior Portraits- Ka'anapali Beach Maui

Vacationing on Maui? Capture those unique senior portraits while your visiting Maui, August special is $225 includes sitting fee 1 hr with photographer 1 outfit change and all images on CD to make your own prints, announcements & Thank you cards. $225.00 $75 deposit required to book your date.
visit www.saphorephoto.com or call 808-276-1953
Here are a few Portrait Tips:
WHAT TO WEAR
You have a closet full of clothes, but you’re not sure what you should wear for your portrait session. Well,
here are a few ideas that will help you choose the BEST clothes to wear in your Senior Portraits.

Choose a variety of outfits. It’s a good idea to include both casual and formal outfits in your senior portraits.
You choose a few, and let your mom choose a few, that way everyone is happy.

Your face should be the focal point of your portraits. Nuetral solids or very subtle prints are usually the most flattering in portraits.

Khaki and white, blue jean and white are the best, but any variation of blue, black, white, khaki works well
most of the backdrops will add the color vibrant florals, lush green foliage, blue skies and oceans, and various rainbowesque sunsets
Busy patterns and loud colors can be very distracting in your portraits. Avoid large&bold; patterns that might tend to draw attention away from your face.
Traditional styles will stand the test of time and keep your portrait looking fresh for years to come.

Some poses will show your feet, so don’t forget to bring appropriate shoes for each outfit that you plan,
but also may be barefoot in the sand on the beach, choose your outfits accordingly

FINAL TIPS:

Simplicity is the key to a successful portrait.

Coordinate your outfit from head to toe.

Darker clothes minimize body size.

Keep the tonal range of clothing in the same group,
To assure a successful portrait, it is best to bring along several additional clothing choices and let the photographer help you choose.

Don’t forget your jewelry, especially your class ring.

You should wear your hair in your regular style. Guys should NOT have a fresh haircut. If you need a trim, have it done about a week before
your portrait session.

Take exceptional care of your complexion for a week prior to your portrait session. DON”T use alcohol based skin products. Glycerin based
soaps are great for your skin.

Get a good night’s rest, relax and don’t be nervous. Your portrait session is going to be a fun experience!

PROPS CAN HELP to show your personality and record the types of activities you are involved in. Be sure to bring some of your own props to
your portrait session. Here are some ideas of what you might bring:

Musical Instrument

Leather Jacket

Letter Jacket

Sports Uniform

Sports Equipment

Cheerleading/Band uniform

Dance/Drama props

Hats

Stuffed Animals

Favorite Pets (talk to me before hand about pets. some location I shoot in do not allow pets.

Trophies&Awards

Po`olenalena Beach Family Portraits

Visiting Maui with the family? Its a great time to capture that family portrait that seems so impossible to fit in your schedule amist hectic daily life. Family portraits usually have the best expressions while everyone is enjoying some vacation time. Maui has some of the most beautiful backdrops to adorn your family portraits. Mornings usually present with crisp blues and greens, while sunsets produce
from light yellows to deep rich oranges, everyone is different! Having a family reunion on Maui? Better yet! many times family members live across the mainland and are rarely all together in one place at the same time. The Barnes Family (was such a delight to work with and) was just that oppurtuity to have the entire family present on Maui for a full Family shoot. This is a $400 shoot includes all photographers time(2hrs) and all images on CD to make your own prints thier gallery finished with 160ish images. Check out my other galleries at www.saphorephoto.com or feel free to contact me directly 808-276-1953 Sheryl Saphore Photography