Session Details for Teens

Who is a This Is Me session for?

Most participants in This Is Me sessions are 11-16 years (Grade 6-10), but anyone from 10-18+  that wants this type of session is welcome.

 

Is This Is Me for guys too?

Of course!  Guys, girls, and everything in between.  All identities are welcome.

 

Can I have my friend in the photos?

Absolutely!  I know that sometimes having a friend to hang out with adds to the fun.  You will still be the boss of the session (where we go, what we do), and most of the photos will be of you, but we will add in your friend for lots more.

 

What about a group of friends?

Yes!  A group of up to 8 friends is a fun way to celebrate a birthday or other event.

 

What should I wear?

Whatever you want!  Something more along your “everyday” wear, you don’t have to be “dressed up” (unless you really want to).  Ideally your outfits are an expression of your style – 2 or 3 options are ideal, perhaps some mix and match, accessories to add.  You probably want to avoid big logos or branding – these photos are about you, not advertising!  If you love playing a particular sport or have a special interest to highlight, you might choose to do some photos in your team uniform, or with “props” related to your interest (instrument, etc).

 

What about Hair and Make-up?

Whatever is “normal” for you – for girls on the older end of the range that usually means you might wear a little makeup, but just your “everyday look”, not your “going out to a big party” look,   Younger girls – let your natural beauty speak for itself!  Hair shouldn’t be “special occasion” hair, something a little more everyday or everyday plus.  The goal is to photograph the real girl, not the “fancied up” girl

 

Will you “Photoshop” me?

My editing will address mostly lighting, colour, the overall artistic feel of the image.  I will tidy-up distractions like fluffs on sweaters, weird wrinkles on clothes, big pimples (I know breakouts happen and don’t want you to stress about that, but I’m not going to make the skin plastic smooth, that’s just not real).  I will NOT body-contour – I will already have worked with you to help you pose in ways that are flattering to your natural shape, and still part of your everyday movement.  You are beautiful as YOU.

 

Can I put my photos on Instagram?

Big Yes!  I love when people share their This Is Me images on Instagram (or wherever else you like to post).  I like it best when you tag @thisismeteens or #thisismeteens because then more people can find me.  Behind the scenes shots are welcome too – I get so busy shooting you that sometimes I forget about the other stuff, especially if you have a friend joining in.  Just one clarification – if you are posting an image I’ve made, please don’t use filters – I’ve designed them to look a certain way, if you alter that, you are altering my artistic statement.  Captions, borders, stickers (if you must), but please no filters.  Thank you.