You have made your appointment, confirmed your time, picked out your outfits and accessories and now the big day is only a day away.  What should you do the day and night before your big photo shoot?

 Here are some helpful suggestions from Martha Peoples Photography, THE PLACE for senior portraits:

• File nails to an even length and make sure your polish is removed or touched up.

• Use a deep moisturizer on hands and feet and leave on overnight.

• Make sure your eyebrows are plucked.

• Shave under arms and legs.

• Stay out of the sun and out of the tanning bed.

• If you use self-tanner, put it on after you shave and put it on in the morning to be sure you didn't miss a spot.

• Remove watches, rings or any other jewelry that might leave an impression on your skin.

• Wash your hair the day before the shoot.  Second day hair is more manageable.

• Try on all your outfits with accessories to be sure everything fits, is clean and that you have everything.  It's better to bring too much that forget something!

• Pack your make-up, hair brush or comb, hair spray, hair ties and bobby pins.

• Practice posing.  You will feel more relaxed if you have some of your own poses in mind for your session.

• Be sure you know how to get to the studio.

• Get plenty of sleep!

• If your shoot is early in the morning, be sure to get up early and exercise to get your blood running.  You don't want to have a "sleepy" look.

• Style your hair before you leave home.  Touch ups can be done at the studio.

• Apply more make-up than you would wear on a daily basis.

• Use SPF free moisturizer and foundation to prevent reflection.

• Use a translucent powder to set make-up.

• Wear gloss and or color on your lips.

• Wear a button up shirt so that you don't mess up your hair and makeup.

• Don't eat a lot before the shoot, especially spicy or salty food.  It will make you feel and look bloated.

• Drink lots of water!  It will hydrate you for your outdoor session.

• Don't have too much caffeine.

• Arrive on time or even a little early so you don't feel rushed.

• Relax and have fun!!