Glamour photography, or what some call 'Glamour Shots,' is the main focus of Portrait Adventures. Most people have a good idea of what glamour photography is. Here, we will try to describe in greater detail what you can expect out of a glamour shoot at our Studio.
Classy and Sexy |
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Sultry |
The Stranger |
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Our first stop is wardrobe. Many girls bring a few changes of clothes. Some girls bring several suitcases. Regardless, we will go through what you have brought and plan a shoot based on the look you have chosen and your clothing. We often supplement your shoot content with our own wardrobe. We have a huge selection of dresses at Portrait Adventures. Our wardrobe is contained in an 18' x 18', 2 tiered closet with 143 feet of hanging rod. We have 1200 dresses on display for you to choose from. We have another 800 dresses on racks for fresh costuming content. Dress sizes run 0 to 28 with more in the standard sizes. We have something that will fit most everyone. The types of our dresses range from the styles of the 60's through contemporary fashions, with a stop in every decade. We have a nice selection of fancy formals, prom dresses and wedding gowns. In addition we have a great collection of Victorian Gowns with all the hoop skirts and petticoats to match. And if that were not enough, we also have fun renaissance wear. Between our dresses and what you have brought we will come up with what you want to wear and we can go to the next phase which is Makeup. Many times a photo shoot turns into a night of playing 'dress up'. We always have a good time, this is going to be fun! |
In our consultation we learned what look you are going for. After deciding what you are going to wear, we can work out a makeup scheme to match both the look and colors that are best for your glamour shoot. Makeup will take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half. This will depend on how intricate of a look we are going for and any special challenges a particular face might give us. We will start by determining what color of foundation will suit you best. | We use airbrush makeup by Graftobian for our foundation. We carry 31 different foundation colors and special color correctors to match any possible skin tone. We have considerable experience in various skin colors. Ladies of color will be glad to know they are in the deft hands of a professional who is well in tune with the unique characteristics of ethnic skin. |
After we determine your foundation color we will check your eyebrows, if you desire, we can reshape and clean them up. Eyebrows frame your face and its very important to have them look their best. Once the eyebrows are in order we will use moisturizers, concealers, and cream based foundations to prep your skin for the air brush make up. Air brush makeup is applied with a low pressure airbrush (think of it as a tiny paint sprayer). The makeup goes on very thin and light. It does a good job of evenly covering blemishes and skin irregularities. It makes your complexion look even and allows your natural skin to show through. This a single color product, and we sometimes use more than one foundation color if there is a large color variance within your face, as is common in many African American women. An air brush blush is then added to give a healthy glow to your face. We augment the airbrush makeup with a bevy of powders. It is not uncommon to use over 10 different colors in a makeover. Human skin is made up of many colors, the makeup going over it needs to mimic natural skin while letting it show through. |
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We pay special attention to your eyes and lips. "The eyes are the windows of the soul" it is said; we want your eyes to brighten up your face like a well lit window brightens up a room. Choosing the right eye shadow is usually a great challenge. We will likely ask you what colors you feel look best on you. We have over 250 eye shadow colors in our pallet. We also make custom eye shadow colors using professional cosmetic pigments and application media. There are several different mediums as well. We have water based colors, loose powders, pressed powder pans, waterproof shades and even acrylic airbrush skin paints. We never know for sure what we will use until we custom design your makeup scheme. Because it is an easy way to spread eye infections, we never use mascara, instead all of our clients receive a free pair of false eyelashes. It takes a little while to get used to them but all the clients love them and the way they accentuate their look. The eyes are finished off with the right eye liner and then its onto the lips. |
The lips are just as important as the eyes when it comes to sculpting your face. The right shade and shape are very important. We can bring back the full lip look of younger years. As we age our lips thin, the right makeup application reverses this. Our makeup is designed for photography, therefore it is going to be heavier than you would wear during the day. Your makeup has to show through the bright studio lighting. The last thing we want is our subject to look washed out. With your lips and eyes done we will do a final blend, and then its time to dress. |
We have a full size dressing room with a large mirror, (so you can decide if you want to be seen in what you have just tried on) hanger space and drawers to help you organize your things. We will pick a first outfit, and then work on accessorizing it. We have racks of costume jewelry and a nice selection of heels to supplement the shoes and items you have brought. For the girl looking for that 'girl I have never seen' look we also have a large number of wigs. Want to see what you look like as a blonde, brunette, red head, we have them all and in many styles. We have a good deal of hair accessories as well, we will help you put together a full look that anyone would be proud of. We want you to know you look great, there are many mirrors throughout the studio confirm your confidence. With a tweak and a twist you will be ready for the camera and it's off to shoot some great photos. |
One of the greatest helps we offer is a professional modeling coach. Leigh is amazing at helping a girl find and learn the poses that look natural and beautiful. She is happy to help through out your entire shoot. By the end of your time with us you will be able to pose naturally and place yourself perfectly for the camera. Very few people come to a shoot full of confidence, knowing exactly what they are going to do or how they are going to look. We take the time to work with you as an individual and make your shoot a real adventure into photography. A glamour shoot is a great way for aspiring models to get a taste for what a modeling career might be like, as well as some great photos for her portfolio. In fact, one of our shoots fairly closely resembles what a real model might go through on a professional modeling shoot. |
Glamour Photography | about 3 hours | $175.00 |
Studio Croping and Retouching | ready in 3 days | $50.00 |
Additional Hours | if you want a longer shoot | $75.00 / hour |