Here's How It Works...
1. Select a day and time that works for you.
Arrive 10 minutes before your appointment time to make last minute preparations.
Please notify the photographer if you've brought props or have special portrait preferences.
Schedule sessions with young children for as early as possible. Avoid wrinkles and spills by bringing your children's outfits with you.
2. Please provide your name, contact information, and number of family members.
The photographer will take poses of church members for the directory.
After the direction portrait is taken, the entire family is welcome to pose for the complimentary portrait or any additional portraits you may wish to purchase.
You will have the opportunity to choose separate poses for children, large family groups, and generational portraits in a variety of styles.
3. Take a reminder card and brochure with you.
Immediately after your sitting you can preview your portraits on our imaging system. Choose the portrait you want included in the directory and receive your complimentary gift certificate - no purchase necessary.
You'll want to share your portraits with family and friends. We encourage you to take advantage of special discounts we're offering.
Once the directory is complete you will receive a complimentary copy.
Choose your portrait style. Dress in color harmony.
Tell the photographer what you want.
Sophisticated Black
Clothing Choices
All black
Either all black tops or all grey tops and blue jeans.
Casual White
Clothing Choices
White tops and khaki or denim pants
Denim tops and light khaki pants
All White Outfits
Traditional Blue
Clothing Choices
Colors and styles that blend well together
Avoid stripes and bold patterns
Tips to Make the Most of Your Portrait Session.
Clothing
Wear something that puts you in a good mood. Keep color harmony in mind when planning a group portrait. Stick with solid colors. Bold busy patterns will distract from your face. Apply the same thought to jewelry; smaller is better. Dark colors are slimming. Baggy clothes are not flattering.
Be sure to wear a dark T-shirt instead of a white one under dark shirts. Since some poses will be close ones and some will be full length, plan your entire outfit including your shoes. Adults should wear long sleeves.
Glasses
Feel free to wear your glasses if they are a part of your everyday life. They look natural on you to your friends and family. Our professional photographers know how to avoid any glare on the lenses.
Hair and Makeup
Simple hairstyles and natural makeup will work the best. If you want a haircut before your session, try to have it done at least two weeks beforehand. Apply your makeup as you would for an evening out. You may also want to limit your exposure to the sun for a few days before your photo session. Bring your hair and makeup supplies with you for quick touchups.
Posing
See what others have done. Visit olanmillschurch.com and view our portrait gallery for inspiration. Be sure to check your hair, accessories, and shirt collar before your portrait is taken. Ask our photographer to check these details, too.
Retouching
Olan Mills trained artists can touch up your professional portraits to your liking. For an additional fee blemishes, wrinkles and age spots can be seamlessly eliminated from your portrait. We can even whiten teeth.
