If you've been in the business for any length of time you know that great photos are a product of preparation and rapport with the photographer...Here are some of the things we know will make your session a winner.

Meet with your photographer ahead of time. If you don't feel good about your photographer during the interview, it probably won't get any better during the session.
Show up on time. You will not feel relaxed enough for good photographs when you are rushed for your appointment and being late will only cut into the generous amount of time allotted for you. 
Iron your clothing. Take the time to prepare your clothes as if it were your last chance to get into this business. You could be right.
Get plenty of sleep.
Have a positive attitude towards being photographed. Forget any bad photo session you may have had; after all, we weren't there.
Make sure your hair looks great. There are no photo tricks to cure untrimmed, improperly colored or otherwise unhealthy looking hair.
Know what kind of photography you need. You wouldn't tell a waiter to bring you whatever he thinks you'd like. We like to be bossed around; it's easier to make you happy if we know what you want.
Use a professional makeup artist if you are not proficient in doing makeup for close-up photography.
If someone else is deciding whether or not your photos are good (i.e.. Agent, Acting school instructor) have them make sure your "look" is appropriate for your session before you come in. They should pick your clothes and advise you on your hairstyle prior to the session so there is no miscommunication as to the type of photo you need. 
Bring any favorite music you have, we'll be happy to play it.
Tell us in the studio right away if you have any concerns or complaints about your photos...anything else is unprofessional and almost everything can be fixed digitally. Re-shoots are not free after you have left the studio. 

Dress yourself as the general character you are most likely to be cast. 

 Solid colors are better than patterns. White and black are harder to work with. Textures such as denim/sweaters are great. Sleeveless looks rarely work for headshots but are fine for fuller length shots. Layered looks are popular as well.

 Bring more clothes than you need so we have plenty to choose from. Only bring clothes you want to be photographed in; we can't reshoot your photos if we pick something you don't like.

 Bring your own hair styling products.

Men - shave right before appointment. Women - Remove any facial hair from eyebrows or lips that you do not want the camera to see.

Earrings and jewelry should be simple.

 If you are not hiring a makeup artist, you should come in with makeup ready.

If you are being photographed for a model composite, you should have had a detailed conversation with Michael concerning your photos prior to your session.. Props, additional models and accessories are important and necessary to a high-quality composite and are not provided by our studio. A good Central Florida style composite consists of at least 4 basic looks. A headshot; a body shot, an interactive shot and one shot that would define your role in the market (i.e. young mom, college student; grandfather, etc.)

Think also about other uses for photos taken during your session (Website, postcards, business cards, etc.) so that you can get the most bang for your buck.