Hello Teachers & Coaches!
First let me thank you for all of the hard work that you have put into this year's instruction of skills and choreography. You should be very proud of yourselves for contributing to the growth as well as the artistic an athletic development of our city's youth.
Uchida is very happy to be taking photos for your organization this year. When picture day arrives, we'll want everyone to be as prepared as possible so that the schedule flows smoothly.
So, in keeping with this goal, here are a few tips to make the process easier:
Be sure all children have the parental handout.
Three poses are required to be prepared in advance for each individual or group. For best results, prepare five for individuals. The camera does not like space between to participants so group your poses close together.
Watch out for poses that reveal private parts or cause costumes and gym suits to be unflattering. For the most attractive photos, bodies should be bladed ( turned slightly sideways) so that legs and arms and skirts cover visible private areas. This is especially important for needles and splits performed by dancers, gymnasts & skaters.
Arms and legs should be bladed and angled. Arms that stick straight out towards the camera can make the hands look very large and arms disproportionately short. Arms and legs that go straight out to the sides can be cut out of the picture and no one wants to lose an arm of a leg this way.
Makeup: Dancers: Stage makeup is great on the stage, but doesn't look nice in a portrait when it's too heavy. Keep lipstick and eyeliner light, and well blended. Blot, blot, blot those lips! Gloss is better than heavy lipstick. Sparkly makeup is a no, no, especially on the lips. Everyone: Light and neutral makeup is always best. Lip gloss and light mascara are fine. Let's keep the children looking like children!
Finally many parents like to see the teacher/coach in one of the poses. Be prepared for a photo with your group!
If you have any questions, please give us a call at 615-662-0706. Looking forward to picture day!
Warm Regards,
Uchida