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Your Portfolio Session Prep Guide

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Atlanta Studio · Model Portfolio Session

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Where

976 Jefferson St, Suite H. Call us when you arrive

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Arrive

On time, in a button-down, zip-up or robe

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Bring

Up to 3 clothing looks, plus shoes

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One ask

Fill out your portfolio questionnaire

Your next steps

Lock in your session

Accept your quote and sign your contract. DONE
Click the Review Quote button in your welcome email. This locks in your session.
Make payments any time.
Pay any amount, any time before your due date. You can find the link to your final invoice at the bottom of your final details email.

Final balance due by10 days before your sessionPaid in full? You are all set. Skip the invoice part.

Your session day

How it all comes together

Step 1
Arrive
Hair prepped, clothes packed
Step 2
Hair and makeup
Clean, natural and agency ready
Step 3
Style the looks
We go through your clothes together
Step 4
Create
Headshots, full body and 3/4 shots
Step 5
Head home
Proofs arrive 7 to 10 business days later

Getting there

Finding the studio

976 Jefferson St, Suite H, Atlanta, GA 30318
Tap the address for directions.
Park anywhere on the street in front of the brick building.
Give us a call at 678-906-9043 and we will let you in.
Arrive on time, but no more than 15 minutes early.

What agencies look for

A portfolio that looks like your child

Agencies want photos that look like your child walking into a casting: simple clothes, natural hair and makeup, real smiles.

Headshots
Close up, natural smile, simple top. The photo agencies look at first.
Full body and 3/4
Shows height, build and how clothes fit.
A few fun shots
Personality, movement and a little play, just because.

Girl with long braids smiling in a lavender top

What to wear

Bring up to 3 clothing looks

Wardrobe is not included, so bring up to 3 looks: denim, neutral and one color. Extras are welcome. We mix and match on set. Think Gap, Old Navy, Zara, J. Crew.

1 · Denim

A denim jacket, jeans or both. Pair with a plain tee or tank.

2 · Neutral

Grey, white, cream or black basics with clean lines.

3 · Color

Girl in a pink sweater with a white collar

One bright, solid color. Bright or neutral tops work best for headshots.

Please skip

Logos, words or brand names
Characters or cartoon prints
Busy patterns that pull focus from your child's face

One session, many looks

A grid of looks from one full portfolio session

Inspiration

Browse our portfolio mood boards

Tap a board for outfit ideas that work for agencies.

Mood boardGirls portfolioView the board → Mood boardTweens & teens portfolioView the board →

More clothing ideas

Kids portfolio clothingPinterest board Teen portfolio looksPinterest board

Arrive ready

What to wear to the studio

Girls: wear something that does not go over the head, so hair and makeup stay perfect. Boys: a t-shirt is fine.

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Button-down shirt
With jeans or pants
YES
Zip-up tracksuit
Zips open in the front
YES
Robe with pants
Slips right off
NO✕
T-shirts
Girls: nothing that pulls over the head

Hair prep

Arrive with hair ready for our stylist

Important
Curly / natural
- Light blow dry, not straight
- Medium two strand twists
- Completely dry, not greasy
Straight hair
- Clean and dry
- No product
Boys
- Fresh haircut
- Normal style
Locs
- Clean scalp
- Freshly retightened
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Too much product
- Not greasy or sticky
- Our stylist adds product on set