The two most talked about trends at this time are that of Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight Saga", and the long-running Harry Potter books and films.
Here's how, by using a green screen and certain inexpensive Hollywood magic you can have your clients appear as if they are a part of these magical, mystical worlds.
To style your client into a Twilight vampire, if they are male and are very muscular, ask if they'd feel comfortable with their shirt off.
Then, have him rub gel or baby oil on his arms, chest and face (if the client is female, have her rub it on mostly her face and neck).
To finish, sprinkle on some body glitter to finish off the authentic look.
Have the client position in front of the green screen, and allow the light shine directly down on them.
This ought to really make them shine and glisten, precisely as the book describes.
Photograph at a few diverse angles and with the client posing in three or four assorted ways.
Then, use your computer and green screen software to place them in a dark, mossy forest or a twilight scene.
As for the Harry Potter fans, have them bring any props or costumes they might have (most rabid fans own these items).
Have them stand in front of the screen in their class uniform, robes, or at the very least a good sweater and dress pants or skirt.
Pose them in a variety of ways, such as pointing the wand at the camera to cast a spell, or holding the wand and blowing as if steam was coming off the tip.
A further popular pose is holding their robe open, showing off their pride for their Hogwarts house.
Place these clients against dark backgrounds, such as in front of a great staircase, featuring in a courtyard of an old school, or on the Quiddich field (a football or soccer is a good stand-in).
To achieve this magic, green screen software simply removes the green background - wherever it shows through from behind your subject - and replaces it with any image you supply.
Photographs of twilight forests, old English colleges, ancient graveyards, any background you wish can easily be placed behind the subject.
Special proprietary "reality integration" in the green screen software will ensure that your subject blends well with the background - and preclude the cardboard cutout look.
A few straightforward adjustments to color and highlights, and you have produced a picture your clients will love.