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I am an on-location lifestyle & editorial photographer.

I'll start with the obvious! Geni is pronounced "Jenny" & yes Geni Bean is my real name, I can prove it! :)

I can be loud... ok I am loud, I love God, I eat too much ice cream & chocolate, I hate the morning, love the gym, shoes are an obsession, I taught my mom that accessories can make an outfit, I love technology, I have an Ipod from every generation, I like to sing in the shower like I'm Whitney Houston, I am easily amused & laugh funny, driving & flying allow a quiet moment to reflect & appreciate life!

I wanted to understand my personality from my friends & families point of view, so I ask them to describe me in three words. This is a taste of what they came up with.

Bold - Daring - Spunky - Tenacious - Alittle Loco - Bubbly - Loyal - Silly - Free Spirited - Spit Fire - Silly - Fearless - Creative - Authentic - Vivacious - Loving - Magnetic

I have a fiery zest & love for life! Photography gives me the ability to freeze that zest for myself and at the same time capture it for everyone else. It doesn't matter wether i'm shooting a High School Senior, or a new line of Jewelry, I want the zest, I want the moment, real life captured in through my lens. I want to be remembered for capturing life, for creating an image that tells a story, and draws you into the soul of the person.

what to wear

It’s the universal question “what do I wear?” I can’t the answer of what you should wear to that baby shower coming up, or to your best friends birthday party, but I can help with some tips on how to put together the best outfit for your photo shoot!

COMBINE COLORS Solid colors usually work best: this allow all attention to be on you & not your outfit! If there is more than one person in the picture, try to coordinate colors so that they work well together. You don’t need to wear the same colors, actually please don’t, just make sure they coordinate well! COMPLEMENTARY COLORS Choose colors from the opposite sides of the color wheel (complementary colors), or the colors adjacent to each other (harmonious colors). If choosing colors isn’t your strong suit, I found this Color Scheme Designer http://colorschemedesigner.com/ that is easy to use and will let you get a general feel for different color combination! If all else fails you can always contact me & I will help you work through your color combinations!
AVOID PATTERNS Patterns create visual “noise” and can cause a distraction from the main subject.. YOU! If you do want to wear a pattern make sure it small & consistant like a checkered or striped shirt. WEAR DENIM When all else fails…. wear jeans. You can’t go wrong with a cute top, lots of accessories & your favorite pair of jeans!
LAYER UP Layering is the easiest way to create varied looks with out going through all to work of actually changing! Layering clothing also photographs fabulously…. …..think scarves, vest, jackets, sweater …..
ACCESSORIZE To create the best portrait possible you want your personality to come screaming through! Props & accessories allow that to happen! Bring your favorite necklaces, earrings, rain boots, scarves, watches, hats, headbands, cello, tennis outfit, soccer ball, prom dress whatever you love & creates a unique YOU by all bring it along! For children’s portraits bring their favorite blanket, toy, book etc.
FAMILIES AND ENGAGEMENTS Dress for the same season, If you are bundled up in a cute jacket & scarf, make sure anyone else being photographed with you isn’t in a t-shirt & shorts.. it throws the picture off a bit!	picture here
YOU Wear something that you are comfortable in & makes you feel beautiful & confident (for themen reading we will go with handsome!) Don’t force yourself to wear something you usually would not just because you are getting your photo’s done!	picture here

by Geni Bean

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