Question 1

How do I get my newborn ready for a photo shoot?

Accepted Answer

The primary goal during your newborn session is to help your baby feel calm & sleepy when we are ready for portraits. To facilitate this goal, please try to get in a nice full feeding about 20-30 minutes, give or take, before our scheduled shoot time. Baby will most likely be ready for pictures at our session time. If baby wakes up hungry during our session, we can always pause for a feeding!

Question 2

What do I wear to my headshot session?

Accepted Answer

Always wear clothes that match your style and personality. Color is great for tops, but keep in mind that bright colors tend to draw attention away from your face, so consider choosing something neutral that complements your eye color and skin tone. Be sure that your clothes are clean and neatly pressed. This is especially true for collared shirts and suits. Have them looking sharp, as the camera picks up a lot of detail. If you are doing a headshot, your lower half won't make it into the final pictures. But don't neglect wearing pants or a skirt that will make you feel confident for your appointment. Make sure to dress comfortably, but in attire that is appropriate for your line of work. Confidence and comfort help you achieve your best image. Stay away from clothes are are too tight or uncomfortable. Don't underestimate being well-rested, and be sure to drink plenty of water in the days before your shoot.

Question 3

What is your style for headshots?

Accepted Answer

My style for headshots is simple, clean and expressive. The goal is to end up with a portrait that feels like your best self caught on camera.

Question 4

What is your style?

Accepted Answer

My visual style is clean, simple, and timeless, and my shooting style is fun and active! Please see examples here of my style so that you will know what to expect from your images if you choose me as your photographer.

Question 5

What printed products do you offer? Do you offer digital files?

Accepted Answer

Missy Timko Photography is a full-service portrait studio and will assist you with every step from styling to professional prints and even hanging your portraits in your home. Most of my clients hire me to create custom wall art and albums for their homes, and I include digital image files in some of my packages. I will help you to design the best products for your specific style at your in-person viewing and ordering session. I enourage all of my clients to design something printed so that they will have an archival piece of artwork to keep forever!

I certainly understand the need to share portraits with friends and family, so once you have purchased your collection of images, I can create digital products for you, such as a custom photo app that you may share and email to friends and family and for you to view any time.

Take a look at our design process here:

Question 6

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

I have session-planning information and tips that I will share with you once you book with me. To get started, I invite you to check out my Pinterest pages. I include wardrobe styling with a professional stylist with every custom session, and we will help you plan outfits for every family member, from head to toe! Once you book your session with me, I will set you up with your complementary wardrobe consult with our styling team.

Question 7

What should my family wear for our photo shoot?

Accepted Answer

We will set you up with our wardrobe styling team to help you pickj the perfect palette and accessories for your family.

SOme general info: Wear something that makes you feel great, that fits you well, and colors that flatter your skin tone. Try to coordinate your group just a little bit (for example… everyone in neutrals, everyone in cooler tones, you get the idea…). For an indoor shoot, look at the interior of your house for an idea of what you like. But, beyond that, don’t feel like your family needs to match!