what to wear

Clothing Selection

First, decide, do you like bright and colourful, pastel-like and soft, or do you lean more towards neutrals or bold colours? You will want to start by picking 2-3 colours, and add pop of colour! Let each member show their uniqueness by the pattern they choose (think plaid, dots, solid colours or stripes - anything goes!). You need to decide where in your house are you going to hang your photos? You'll want to select a color scheme that follows or compliments the colors you have in that room.


Choosing clothing you feel comfortable in is important in two ways. One, it let's you be you, and it is a good representative of who you are when you look at your images later on. Secondly, being comfortable and confident shows in the pictures. If you are not comfortable, the writing will be all over your face.


The last thing you need to know is to not have any logos or writing on clothing visible at all! It is very distracting in pictures. I also like to advise away from awkward situations, such as...see-through clothing, or clothing that may be a little too revealing. Men, you will also want to steer clear of wearing running shoes. (Think more business casual).

Finally, please try and avoid all black or white!

Coordinate outfits

Now this doesn’t mean everyone has to 100% match with khaki pants or jeans and a white shirt! You want to complement each other’s outfits by choosing colors that work well together. I find that if everyone is wearing the same clothing, people will all tend to blend in together and there won’t be too much pop and life to the images. Coordinate VS. Matching…. let’s not get cheesy!

Layering

One of my favorite “tips” for clothing choices! In the Summer months, this may be more difficult to pull off but during all of the other seasons, definitely layer your outfits. Not only will it provide more visual interest in each photo but it will also allow a lot more variety in your shots and poses. Have a ton of images of yourself in just your dress or cute top and jeans? Throw on a little sweater or jacket and a hat and you have entirely different look.

ONE LAST THING…DRESS FOR YOUR LOCATION!

Don’t forget to keep in mind where your session is. Choosing clothing that fits the vibe of your location is key for overall impact of an image.

  • Shooting downtown? Think urban style - hats, layered jackets, handbags, boots or sneakers.
  • At the beach? Think flowing fabric, linen pants or shirts, sunglasses, sandals or barefoot.


A NOTE ON GLASSES: If you always wear them, plan to wear them in your photos. We can always do some photos with & some without so you have options. Do not wear transition lenses to your session.