How to Prepare for a Mini Personality Session!
Mini Personality Shoot
For this type of shoot, we are going to be capturing who you are! Different from headshots, we don't necessarily have to think about role types. We can still call these "looks," but these looks can show different sides of your personality, your business, or whatever you are inquiring. These can be used for your website, Instagram, branding, or if your agents are asking for specific types of photos. Whatever the case is, this shoot is super fun. Think about the parts of you that you want to display, is it your humor? Do you have a more serious side? Is there something that you love you feel describes who you are? Bring any props, your pet (as long as they can be controlled well; I have 2 cats here, haha!), or items that you want photos with. If you have inspiration photos of color schemes, angles, lighting, or ideas that you like that you want me to see that might require me to prepare for, send it over to my email at inquiries@juliannamcguirl.photo at least a week before. Think outside the box!!! For more ideas, feel free to check out what others have done on my portfolio.
Hair and Makeup:
The hair and makeup artist will be there when you arrive. For mini sessions, please come with your hair ready and styled the way you want it, and the HMUA will touch up the hair. For makeup, please come bare with no product on your face. They will have all the makeup and hair products you need to make you look the best you can possibly be for all skin types and textures. There is no need to bring your own products, the products we use are made specifically to be read on camera.
Clothing:
Bring in options, even if it means more than the number of the looks so that we have a big selection to choose from. Best prepare while thinking about what clothing best expresses what you are trying to convey with these photos. Tiny lines/ stripes, and neon aren't the best on camera, but if you need them for a specific purpose, bring it. I LOVE color! Solid colors look great on camera, as well as jewel and earth tones. Bring in patterns, too. Nothing overly patterned or distracting, but interesting and fun. If you are unsure about the patterns, bring in what you have anyway! Be sure to keep in mind texture, it's important in giving shape. Fabrics with texture can mean unique stitching or that are woven, as well as silk. If you want black, I recommend silk or leather (black leather jackets work well).
For female identifying clients, favor cuts that flatter you best. Tank tops with cool necklines look great on camera, as well as more form fitting clothing. When choosing between different sizing, choosing the smaller size is your best bet, unless you intentionally want something that is bigger on you.
For male identifying clients, bring in necklines that best flatter you such as crew necks, button ups, and v necks, all of these as a former fitting. When choosing between different sizing, choosing the smaller size is your best bet, unless you intentionally want something that is bigger on you.
Get creative and clever! Don't go too basic.
For non-binary clients, bring in either or both from above. Whatever makes you, YOU!
Layering up: When you bring in tighter fitting tops, you can layer up with jackets, sweaters, blazers (which does not count as an additional look.)
***If you think you don’t have any of these types of clothing in your closet, a smart thing you can do is go to a store like H&M, Forever 21, Zara, Urban, etc. and buy clothes there. If they are not used in our session, you can return them!**         
During the shoot...
Location:
The shoot will take place in my home studio, in which the address is in your confirmation email. Tell the doorman you are here for Julianna at 420 and they will call me up to let you in. I am near the 7 and Penn station/ACE train. Please arrive at your appointment on time to discuss your role types, pick your outfit, and start getting ready with the hair and makeup artist!
Feel free to bring your own music/playlist, as I have speakers and Spotify in the studio to get you in the mood of the roles you are trying to convey through the photos, or just something to jam to during the shoot!
Hair and Makeup:
The hair and makeup artist will be there when you arrive. They will have all the makeup and hair products you need to make you look the best you can possibly be for all skin types and texture. There is no need to bring your own products, the products we use are made specifically to be read on camera.
For female identifying clients, arrive with a clean, blank canvas and hair. For male identifying clients, come in with a blank canvas, and if you want to shave mid session, you are welcome to bring your razors and products. Come in with an idea of what you want for hair and makeup; you can bring in photos on your phone that show your normal day to day look if you want! Or if you want a makeup look that is specific (different colors, glitter, etc.) please let me know at least a few days in advance what you are looking for so I can speak with the makeup artist.
Your Picks & Final Gallery...
After you sent in your payment for your session and within 8-10 business days after your session, you will receive the entire gallery of your shoot, non-watermarked and ready to download for you to have. You will pick the set number of favorites to choose from that you want to be retouched. Additional touch-ups beyond what is included in your package is $20 each.
Payment:
For payment, I prefer Zelle for no-fee transactions; a second option is Venmo, or cash. The form of payment for your makeup artist depends on the makeup artist that day, which will be these options. We do not take Paypal or Cashapp.
Cancellation Policy:
There is a $25 non-refundable deposit when you schedule a mini session with me. If you cancel, you will not receive your deposit back. The deposit goes towards the total of the session. If you have to reschedule and set a specific time and date, I will move that deposit to that session.
I also do not offer free re-shoots. If you want something different than what we already shot, you can re-book with me for a new shoot! With that, it is important you speak up during your session to get your desired results. Changes to colors and outfit choices cannot be made once the shoot is over and in the post-production. I strongly encourage actors to understand and respectfully verbalize their needs and wants as much as they can during the shoot!
I cannot wait to shoot with you and celebrate who you are as an artist and a beautiful individual.-- J