5.19.2009






What to wear for senior pictures?
The number of outfits you wear during your session is only limited by the amount of time we have. The goal is to have as much variety in your images as possible without sacraficing time shooting. Typically we can get through two, maybe three outfits in a one hour period. However, there are plenty of ways to change your look without spending time changing outfits!
Try bringing your favorite pair of jeans and a few different tops with a cami underneath. This allows you to change your top once or twice without changing your entire outfit — and we don’t even need to go back to the studio to change.
Accessorize! Keep your outfit the same, but swap out accessories to mix it up. This includes jackets, hoodies, sweaters, jewelry, scarves, sun glasses, and/or props.
Make sure your outfit changes are very different. For example, your first outfit might be jeans and variety of tops and accessories, your second outfit can be athletic wear, and third a simple summer dress with heels.
Alternate between colors and styles. Think solids vs. patterns, loud colors vs. soft colors, t-shirts vs. button shirts, pants vs. skirts, formal vs. casual, bold vs. timeless.
Bring props that illustrate who you are and what is important to you. This can be athletic accessories such as a soccer ball, a musical instrument, books, your iphone, laptop, etc.
There is no additional charge for a pet, friend, or sibling to be incorporated into your images.
Be prepared and arrive with your outfits organized. It helps us go through more outfits in less time if you bring them laid out in order or categorized. This way our time is not spent digging through a heap of clothing!

Add’l Clothing Style Tips
High waisted pants and skirts give you a flattering curvy shape and you’ll love how long your legs will look.
Show off your sense style with patterns, stripes, plaids, prints, and checks! However, be sure to still bring something solid and “timeless” for years to come.
Spring and summer scarves are a great way to accessorize your images. Scarves are perfect for active poses such as brisk walking, swinging, dancing.
Wear a bright colored art necklace to bring attention to your face.
You can also bring attention to your face by incorporating hair accessories, such as headbands and feathered pieces.
Cinched belts and oversized bracelets add sparkle and definition to your attire.
Hoodies with bright colors, bold patterns, and metallic embroidery are another way to jazz up an outfit!
Finally, think about what you want to use the pictures for. Your school might have special requirements for their yearbook photos, your grandmother might want something classic, and you might want something professional to use during your first year of college. Keep the end result in mind as you select the clothing you wish to wear.

5.12.2009

Currently Seeking Senior Models:

I am selecting a limited number of outgoing high school juniors to be my senior models. If you are willing and able to promote my studio to friends and family throughout the school year, then keep reading! I am currently seeking 2010 graduating seniors to be this year’s Senior models. You must contact me before May 25th, and be available to complete your session before June 5th in order to be eligible. Models will be limited to two per school.
As a senior model, you will be treated “top” model style and receive the following:
a 2 hour photo session (one location)
purchase credit for each referral you send my way
selection of web-sized images for Facebook

Senior models simply hand out as many referral cards as possible to friends and family and only promote Monica Moore Photography. Images from your session will be featured on my website, blog and other various marketing materials. As most of our applicants are under the age of 18, I require one of your parents/legal guardians be present to review the requirements of my program and sign my model release/waiver. I need to know that you are serious about helping promote my studio, so a small committal deposit of $75 is required on the day as your photo shoot. If you refer just 2 friends to me, I will return the deposit. For each referral beyond that, you will receive a $50 studio gift card.

5.06.2009

$75 for a local outdoor session. Cousins Island/ Royal River Park / Old Port



Graduation and Senior Photos
I took a Workshop with David Beckstead last year. He has updated his website and I just had to share. Love the beach photos of the bride and groom. Anyone up for dressing up in their wedding gown and getting just for fun photos? Contact me!!

http://www.davidbeckstead.com/

5.05.2009




I took a great class with award winning Nadra Edgerley, THE ART OF BRIDAL PORTRAITS. A very talented photographer! She taught me how to further use my artistic intuition to capture those quiet, anxious, beautiful moments just before the bride walks down the isle.