getting ready guides
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Each one is designed to help you feel confident and prepared for your session—whether you’re celebrating a new baby, a milestone, or gathering with loved ones.
one week before your session
checklist
- Schedule hair, make-up, nail & aesthetician appointments.
- Make sure your eyebrows are nicely shaped and groomed.
- If you're planning on a haircut or colour, give yourself at least a week to make sure you're happy with it.
- Treat yourself to a Manicure & Pedicure or clean nails.
- Dress in timeless clothing, let your age not your clothes date the portrait.
- Make sure all clothes are cleaned and pressed!
- If you're not sure, bring a few outfits and we can choose together.
Outfit Inspiration
the day of / what to bring
before your session
- Wash and dry your hair the night before or the day of your session. Try not to use any hair ties.
- For makeup prep, please clean and moisturize your face.
- Please moisturize from head to toe. We will have moisturizer here too!
- If possible, please wear clothing that does not crease or leave marks on your body.
What to Bring
- Nude or neutral coloured underwear is prefered. Please bring extras!
- If you have sensitive skin, please bring your moisturizer.
Location & Parking
Now that you know what to wear and what to bring, don't forget to plan out your day. Before arriving, we recommend downloading the PayByPhone app ahead of time to make it easier to pay for parking!
**Between Monday to Friday, keep in mind that all parking areas have a 2 hr limit. On Saturdays, the first 2 hrs are free and Sunday's & Holidays it's free all day.
During the winter, there is a bike lane. If you're not sure, please contact me.
Contact Us
Have more questions? Please view any of our other guides or feel free to schedule a call!
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