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This post is sponsored by Michael Carr Photography. All opinions are mine alone.
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The Art of Lifestyle Portraits
[/custom_headline][text_output]The Art of Lifestyle Portraits can transform your self-image, enhance your personal branding, and tell your story. In my recent portrait session at Michael Carr Photography, Owner and Certified Professional Photographer Michael Carr showed me a behind the scenes experience of the art of lifestyle portraiture.
When I asked Michael to photograph my lifestyle portraits, he asked me a few questions about my style, how the portraits were going to be used, and what message I wanted to convey for personal branding. Based on my answers, Michael set the stage for my in-studio portrait session.
I wanted a look that would capture my personality, tell my story about me and my blog, and create a platform for future endeavors. Also, as a marketing consultant and influencer, my portraits needed to digitally communicate a level of professionalism and authority.
Michael knew exactly what to do to create the look I wanted for my lifestyle portraits. Here are the beautiful portraits from my session!
So for my hero image for my blog and social media profiles, I wanted a lifestyle portrait that captured my personality. The fun-loving, curious-minded, let’s chat about life over a cup of coffee, Michelle.
The next pose is relaxed and caters to an introduction to Taste and See Life. It’s perfect for the “About Michelle Carr” section of the blog. This image reflects my outlook on life: simple, uncomplicated, and honest.
I also wanted a professional portrait with an editorial edge. So when I contribute to online sites as a guest blogger, I can have a polished magazine-like image to submit with my piece.
I love this pose! It tells my story at this particular stage in my life. At forty-five, I am reinventing my career and creating a life I’ve always dreamed of. There are no excuses, no regrets, and no shame. Yes, there are plenty of hills and valleys. Certainly, times where I feel like I’m failing at adulting. But, in the grand scheme of things, I see a confident woman who doesn’t give up easily. I see a fighter and an influencer who wishes to make this world a better place.
Lifestyle portraits can communicate your story in ways you’ve never dreamed of. You just need to seize the moment and grant yourself the gift of lifestyle portraiture. Here are some tips to help you create your own Taste & See Life experience to plan your lifestyle portrait session.[/text_output][custom_headline type=”center” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ id=”” class=”” style=””]
Tips for the Perfect Lifestyle Portrait Session
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- Have your hair and makeup professionally done by stylists who specialize in photography work.
- Make sure your nails are freshly polished and in a neutral color. This was one of my lessons learned on this shoot.
- Select attire that compliments your skin tone and body type. Clothes in solid colors without patterns are best for portraits. Take a backup outfit in case something happens to your original outfit.
- Discuss your vision with Michael Carr in advance and tell him where you will be using your images.
- Make sure to get at least 3 nights full sleep before your session. You’ll want bright beautiful eyes in your portraits.
- Book your portrait session and salon appointments in advance to coordinate the times. Plan for at least 2 hours for hair and makeup plus travel time to the studio. You cannot be late for a photography session so be prepared to plan accordingly.
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About Michael Carr Photography
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Michael and Lisa Carr are full-time portrait artists specializing in creative and timeless family portraits both in black and white and color mediums. Michael Carr Photography offers environmental family portraits, at home portrait sessions in the Houston area, as well as in studio portraits. Michael Carr Photography is a full-service portrait studio. What this means to you is that Michael Carr Photography completes your portrait from the beginning to the finished phases: conception, capture and full artist embellishments to your final wall portraits. To learn more about Michael Carr Photography’s studio and portrait photography for your individual portraits and family portraits, visit here or call 713-461-2862.[/text_output][custom_headline type=”center” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ id=”” class=”” style=””]
Taste and See for Yourself
[/custom_headline][text_output]Thank you, Michael Carr Photography for allowing me to experience a custom lifestyle portrait session. I truly enjoyed learning about the art of lifestyle portraiture and the power of a professional portrait. I was impressed by your attention to detail, excellent service, and quality of images. I love my lifestyle portraits by Michael Carr Photography and I’m proud to use them in my marketing materials.
Also, special thank you to Sensia Studio and Japanese Day Spa for providing the hair and makeup services for my photography session. Paula Som and Melissa McKinney did an amazing job!
Taste & See Life friends, Michael Carr Photography has the best portraiture work in Houston. I highly recommend Michael and Lisa for your lifestyle portrait needs.
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