Clean Clothes

This sounds like an obvious thing to consider when choosing your outfit to go to school or work, let alone to be professionally photographed.  Often what happens is clothing has stains that you may not notice in everyday wear.  This includes light colors and dark colors. Take a good look at your outfits, stand back while they are hanging on the hanger and check it out in good light.

To see more examples of recommended clothing options, click on the #seniorstyle below.
To see a few past Northfield Seniors click on the “Northfield HS” above.

Do you offer hair and makeup services?

The most important reason we suggest a pro makeup application is because a pro knows how to apply makeup for the camera. A pro gets a perfect foundation color to match the skin tone and can select the right colors to make the clients features pop! A pro knows how to contour to bring out the right amount of shadow or highlight.  We recommend “Blo - Blow dry bar” in the Happy Canyon Shopping Center. 720-638-5296.  They are located close to our portrait studio making it convenient to schedule your appointment and allow a minimal amount of time to travel straight to us. If you choose to use someone that needs to meet you at our studio, please contact us ahead of time to schedule styling space.

To see more Q&A’s, click on the #Q&A below.
To see a few past Kent Seniors click on the “Kent Denver HS” above.

Be aware of facial hair

A neatly groomed face is imperative no matter what your style.  We recommend you shave the day of, or even just before you leave home for the studio.  Stubble will show and can be costly to remove.  Bring your electric razor if you want some pics with and without.  And don’t forget about neck hair!

To see a few past RJHS Seniors click on the “Regis Jesuit HS” above.

Will the photographer come to me?

While Bettinger Photography has our own private indoor/outdoor studios, we understand that you may have a special place or a specific vision for your senior portraits.  No problem! Dan Bettinger is highly trained and extremely experienced with different lighting and working in different locations. Consider your own home too as some places have rules about photographers using their park or entering their grounds.

To see more Q&A’s, click on the #Q&A below.

To see a few past Cherry Creek Seniors click on the “Cherry Creek HS” above.

Wear Long Sleeves

Whether you think your arms look too skinny or too big, choosing a shirt with a sleeve at least to the elbow will help regardless.  And wearing a longer sleeve will also focus the attention on your face instead of your arms. This image would have looked so much different if she was wearing a tank top.

To see more examples of recommended clothing options, click on the #seniorstyle below.
To see a few past Grandview Seniors click on the “Grandeview HS” above.

Dress from Head to Toe

You know you’ve got a style, and you know how to look your best every day.  But there is a little bit more to senior portrait clothing planning than outfits for school or going out with friends.  Bettinger’s Deluxe and Ultimate Photo Shoots include multiple outfit changes as well as close-up looks, full length, and everything in between.  So complete your look from head to toe. This may include a quick hair style change, different jewelry, making sure you have the right shoes, and giving yourself a mani/pedi.  Maybe a brown belt instead of black. Or a different pair of socks. Everything counts!

To see more examples of recommended clothing options, click on the #seniorstyle below.

To see a few past East Seniors click on the “East HS” above.

Where will I meet my photographer?

Bettinger Photography has been located on University Blvd in Denver since the late 80’s.  We have our own indoor studio as well as an exclusive outdoor garden studio made specifically for portraits, all at the one location.  Our studios offer a variety of greenery, industrial, adobe area, graffiti, a 10 ft waterfall, koi fish pond and so much more. Bring a towel if you want to test out the water.  The fish may nibble on your feet a bit too!  

You will be able to use the dressing room, and parents can either join or hang out in our viewing/waiting room to be accessible for an extra pair of hands to help you get changed between outfits.  So come directly to our studio, 2431 S University Blvd, Denver CO 80210, park in front of our building and come on in! We can’t wait to see you!

To see more Q&A’s, click on the #Q&A below.

To see a few past Regis Seniors click on the “Regis HS” above.

Choose Patterns Wisely

If you prefer a shirt or dress with a pattern, then opt for a smaller print as well as tone on tone for the best portrait look. Your favorite shirt in a tropical bird print may look fantastic on the hanger, but seeing yourself in a photograph will make you sing a different tune.  Steer clear of any print that’s busy or cutesy as they will just end up distracting from your face and making you look wider then you are.  Especially stripes!

To see more examples of recommended clothing options, click on the #seniorstyle below.

To see a few past Arapahoe Seniors click on the “Arapahoe HS” above.

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