Portrait Sessions - Studio Portrait Sessions are by appointment only. - Daytime, weekend and evening appointments are available. - Call us at 301 498-2524 to schedule your appointment today. . . . | Indoor Portrait Sessions - We often begin portrait sessions indoors, with close-up photos, the basis of all great portraits. - This allows us to work in a controlled environment, under optimized lighting conditions, with a unique instant preview system. . . . | Outdoor Portrait Sessions - Outdoor portrait sessions should be scheduled to allow 1 to 1.5 hours before sunset. - Once you have an understanding of what works for you on camera, a good variety of outdoor portraits can be created in 30 to 45 minutes. . . . | ||||
Weather Conditions | ||
Best ~ Overcast, Drizzle, Rain Showers, Misty Rain - These days provide your best opportunity for dynamic light, dramatic skies and vibrant foliage. - Many of our outdoor areas have overhead canopies of trees to keep you dry through short showers and misty rains. - When the weather looks questionable, it could be the perfect day for your outdoor portraiture! - Should the weather takes a turn for the worse, we will complete the indoor portion of the session, and reschedule the outdoor session. . . . | ||||||||
Good ~ Bright, Sunny Days - We have outdoor portrait areas where foliage provides canopies of shade throughout the day. - Early morning or late evening creates the best opportunity for diffused light. - Ideal natural light for outdoor portrait sessions on a sunny day occurs in two 45 minute windows: one just after sunrise and one just before sunset. . . . | Better ~ Cloudy, Overcast Days - Clouds can provide both shade, and diffused light, which are great for portrait photography. - Overcast days enable us to work almost anywhere outside, any time of the day with some consideration for open sky. . . . | |||||||
Rescheduling Sessions | ||
Considerations - Should you live near, and do not expect significant concerns with your hair style, it's probably best to keep your appointment. - Stormy days provide an awesome opportunity for dramatic outdoor portraits. - In Maryland, it may be pouring rain when you arrive for your indoor/outdoor portrait appointment and an hour later when the indoor portion of the session is complete, the weather has changed completely. . . . | ||||||
- Even when it's raining, we recommend bringing your outdoor outfits, as the weather will often clear enough to complete the outdoor portion of your portrait session. - Outdoor sessions require 30 to 45 minutes, and are much easier to reschedule. - Favorable weather conditions for outdoor portraits often deteriorate rapidly beyond the middle of October. . . . | ||||||
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Star-Light Studios . . . Questions ? . . . 301 - 498 - 2524 | ||