Taylormade.Memories

Behind The Lens

Hello, my name is Belinda Taylor. Here i will give you a little insight about who i am and how i came to be a Photographer.

Throughout my adult life i have tried to figure out what my true job potential was because it seemed i wasn't happy in other professions. Until i found Photography!

What started out as a form of self inner peace therapy for myself, taking pictures quickly turned into my passion! I knew instantly that i felt most comfortable with a camera in my hands...

Free Birth Announcement With Session

With every Newborn Session Scheduled i will include a custom made Birth Announcement FREE...!!!

How to prepare for your Senior Portrait Session

HOW TO PREPARE-BEFORE YOUR SESSION

     Skin Care:
Be sure to spend some time exfoliating and moisturizing your skin a couple days before your session.

    Tanning:
If you plan on Tanning be sure you tan for several weeks before you’re session and that you are not red the day of your session.

    Water and Rest:
Drink lots of water the day before your session, and get plenty of rest the night before.

    Nails:
It is recommended that you have a Manicure and Pedicure done prior to your session. It is best to have colors that will go with all of your outfits. A natural look is recommended.

    Makeup:
Having even coverage on your entire face is important for the day of your session. If you are not familiar with applying your own makeup it is suggested that you have a professional or a friend help apply your makeup. (Taylormade.Memories does not provide makeup) If you need a referral of a makeup artist I can provide this information for your.

    Hair:
Is optional and usually loose curls or a natural look that will withstand the wind while shooting outdoors is recommended.

WARDROBE TIPS-FASHION IS ART SO BE CREATIVE

    Tops
    Bring Several Longs Sleeve, Short Sleeve and Or Tank tops. Having some extra solid color items is always good to have with you.

    Jeans and Shorts
    Bring Several Pairs of Jeans and Shorts

    Something Different
    Show off your unique style with something fun , formal, or wild.

    Identity Clothes
    Athletic uniforms, music ,arts, etc..

    Something Casual
    Your favorite thing to wear on a normal day.

    Accessories
    Hats, Scarves, Costume Jewelry, Big rings, Belts
    The bigger and more colorful the jewelry the more fun!
    Small jewelry does not show up as well in the photos

    Shoes
    Boots High Heels, Converse. Anything fun and funky. Also some casual style shoes to match your casual wardrobes.

Please have all of your garments pressed and ready to wear.

It is recommended that you hang all of your items on hangers.

THE DAY OF YOUR SESSION

    We will meet here at the chosen location unless otherwise specified.

    Please allow up to two hours for your session.

    Sessions are booked every two hours. Its great to show up on time, however not early.

Please come with Hair and Makeup, fully applied.

    Bring makeup and hair spray for touch ups

    Bring all of your garments/wardrobe and any other items with you to your session. It is recommended that you bring your garments on a hangers to avoid wrinkled clothing.

    Payment is due at the time of your session.

     Yearbook: All Schools have a deadline and certain criteria or specifications that they use for yearbook images. Please research this information before your session. If you have a printed sheet that explains the specifications please bring this to your session.

How to Make a Day-Of Wedding Emergency Kit

While we hope you don't have emergencies on the big day, it's always better to be safe than sorry. We've come up with a list of all those just-in-case items that will ensure your dream wedding goes off without a hitch. The matron or maid of honor should pack these emergency items in a tote bag and stash the bag in a safe but easy-to-access place during the dinner and/or wedding reception.

Post-Prom Party Ideas

Just a few Post-Prom Party Ideas:

1.) Late-night/early-morning meal
All that dancing works up an appetite. Check around town to see what restaurants offer late-night menus, or see if you can find a place that offers breakfast during the wee hours of the morning so that everyone can relax and chow down after getting all dressed up.

2.) Bowling
Play a few games to see which boy and girl competitors score the highest. Whoever wins can be informally “crowned” “Post-Prom King” and “Post-Prom Queen.”

3.) Karaoke
Dancing and singing go together like the dollar sign and Ke$ha—it’s rare, if ever, that one is seen without the other.Rent a machine and let your inner rock star out at home (as long as your family doesn’t mind, of course).

4.) Movie Night
Maybe after all the excitement you just want a few peaceful hours to sit and watch a few good movies with your friends. Rent a few choice movies, buy some popcorn and sit back and relax as you relish the end of your fun-filled evening. You may even want to have a themed movie marathon—the sky’s the limit with ideas ranging from more traditional themes like teen movies and so-bad-they’re-good movies to more zany themes like non-musical movies that involve big choreographed dances (Slumdog Millionaire, She’s All That, 500 Days of Summer, etc.).

5.) Bonfire Party
If you have an outdoor spot where you can start a fire (like a nearby beach or a large yard), why not have a post-prom bonfire? Set up a table with some beverages and condiments, place lawn chairs around the fire, and your group can sit around, roast hotdogs and marshmallows and discuss how you’d survive the oncoming zombie apocalypse. Or go over the highlights of the prom—whichever suits you more.

With a little creativity, you and your friends can have as much fun after the prom as you did during the dance, if not more.

Think about who will be in your group and what everybody enjoys doing and see if you can’t think of a great way to continue your special evening. Good luck planning!

How to Prepare for Your Newborn Session

It is always an honor and a privilege to be the photographer chosen to photograph your newborn baby. I would like this experience to be as stress free and calm as possible. Here are some tips to help you be as prepared as possible.

1. When should I schedule my newborn photography session?
It is always best to have your newborn photo session scheduled during the last trimester of your pregnancy.

Having advanced, approximate notice is important so that I can keep my workload manageable around your due date.

I will be able to “pencil” you in on my calendar according to your due date and then ask that you contact me as soon as possible after baby’s arrival to firm up the date and time. Sometimes clients do not think of doing a newborn session until after baby arrives.

There is just so much to think about during pregnancy! This is fine too and I will make every effort to accommodate you in my schedule.

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