Diamond Photography in Historic Downtown Miamisburg

White shirts, avoid them – the eye is drawn to the lightest color or area of greatest contrast and tends to look larger.

Avoid colors that approximate your flesh tones. (These might be whites, beige, tan, or very pale peach, pink, and gray). Against dark backgrounds these colors will become the focus of your portrait and against light backgrounds they drain the color from your face (making you appear pale and washed-out). Remember, light colors come forward, dark colors recede.

Prints, busy patterns and stripes distract.

In general, black, medium shades of blue, green, burgundy and rust are best.

Avoid bright colors like yellow, orange and reds – they draw attention from you to your clothes.

Darker colors are generally more slimming.

Avoid bare arms and bellies when possible unless you are tanned and trim.

Wear a neckline that is flattering. Round faces and square jaw lines look best in a v-neck as opposed a round, crew neck. Thin faces and pointy chins look best in a round neckline. Only those with a relatively long neck look good in a turtleneck.

Groups should wear complementary colors and patterns. The best advice is to think of the entire group’s apparel as one outfit. Meaning don’t put a print or color on another family member that you would not add to your own outfit. Everyone doesn’t have to wear the same outfit, but you don’t want the majority in pale blue and one person in red.

Finally, the portraits should reflect you, your personality and style.

Feel free to bring an armful of clothing including shoes, jewelry and hair accessories with you and we will help you choose the best ones. Be assured, we are not dictators so the final choice is up to you.

Bring a variety of colors, don’t bring all blue outfits even if it is your favorite color. Avoid clothing that has wording on it (except for your own school logo). Change up the style, all one look (like tanks) gets boring.

One of the many things that will add to your finished portrait is our skill with retouching, so don’t worry about your complexion.

If you use makeup, wear what you normally do. Avoid trying a new or extreme hairdo just for your portrait.

If you’re getting a haircut, make it at least a week before your session. It will look better.

Girls—pay special attention your eyes—that’s what everyone will see first in your portraits.

Guys—A fresh shave looks best! If you wear a mustache or beard, please have it trimmed.

If you want to wear only a dress shirt and tie, wear a colored shirt. White shirts look best under a jacket.

A good prop can be anything – your favorite old hat, a musical instrument, motorcycle, car, letter jacket, sports equipment, pets and even your pals! That’s right, you best friends can make great props, so bring them along if you want to be remembered forever with your friends. Find a few items that express your personality or maybe items that just look really cool.

A good nights rest before your Senior Portrait session will do wonders for your portraits. This will minimize problem areas such as dark circles under your eyes and help keep you upbeat and smiling throughout your photo session.

It will generally take 1-3 hours to complete your Senior Portrait Session, so it is a good idea to eat a light meal to avoid fatigue.

If you wear glasses, arrange to borrow empty frames or have the lenses removed from your own frames. This is the most important way to improve your portraits if you wear glasses. Removing glass glare from your photographs is done at your expense.

Big smile. Braces can be removed digitally for only $50.

Remember, it is best to do one or two outfits that mom will like, then we can do the stuff you like.




Tips for Great Portraits

When you read these tips remember, there are exceptions to every rule. So, in general…

White shirts, avoid them – the eye is drawn to the lightest color or area of greatest contrast and tends to look larger.
Avoid colors that approximate your flesh tones. (These might be whites, beige, tan, or very pale peach, pink, and gray). Against dark backgrounds these colors will become the focus of your portrait and against light backgrounds they drain the color from your face (making you appear pale and washed-out). Remember, light colors come forward, dark colors recede.
Solid colors and long sleeves (or ¾ sleeves) are highly recommended.
Prints, busy patterns and stripes distract.
In general, black, medium shades of blue, green, burgundy and rust are best.
Avoid bright colors like yellow, orange and reds – they draw attention from you to your clothes.
Darker colors are generally more slimming.
Avoid bare arms and bellies when possible unless you are tanned and trim.
Wear a neckline that is flattering. Round faces and square jaw lines look best in a v-neck as opposed a round, crew neck. Thin faces and pointy chins look best in a round neckline. Only those with a relatively long neck look good in a turtleneck.
Groups should wear complementary colors and patterns. The best advice is to think of the entire group’s apparel as one outfit. Meaning don’t put a print or color on another family member that you would not add to your own outfit. Everyone doesn’t have to wear the same outfit, but you don’t want the majority in pale blue and one person in red.
Finally, the portraits should reflect you, your personality and style.

Senior Portraits

Feel free to bring an armful of clothing including shoes, jewelry and hair accessories with you and we will help you choose the best ones. Be assured, we are not dictators so the final choice is up to you.
Bring a variety of colors, don’t bring all blue outfits even if it is your favorite color. Avoid clothing that has wording on it (except for your own school logo). Change up the style, all one look (like tanks) gets boring.
One of the many things that will add to your finished portrait is our skill with retouching, so don’t worry about your complexion.
If you use makeup, wear what you normally do. Avoid trying a new or extreme hairdo just for your portrait.
If you’re getting a haircut, make it at least a week before your session. It will look better.
Girls—pay special attention your eyes—that’s what everyone will see first in your portraits.
Guys—A fresh shave looks best! If you wear a mustache or beard, please have it trimmed.
If you want to wear only a dress shirt and tie, wear a colored shirt. White shirts look best under a jacket.
A good prop can be anything – your favorite old hat, a musical instrument, motorcycle, car, letter jacket, sports equipment, pets and even your pals! That’s right, you best friends can make great props, so bring them along if you want to be remembered forever with your friends. Find a few items that express your personality or maybe items that just look really cool.
A good nights rest before your Senior Portrait session will do wonders for your portraits. This will minimize problem areas such as dark circles under your eyes and help keep you upbeat and smiling throughout your photo session.
It will generally take 1-3 hours to complete your Senior Portrait Session, so it is a good idea to eat a light meal to avoid fatigue.
If you wear glasses, arrange to borrow empty frames or have the lenses removed from your own frames. This is the most important way to improve your portraits if you wear glasses. Removing glass glare from your photographs is done at your expense.
Big smile. Braces can be removed digitally for only $50.
Remember, it is best to do one or two outfits that mom will like, then we can do the stuff you like.





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