One of the biggest questions I always get is “What should we wear!?! “ When you feel good, you look good. So choose things that are comfortable to wear and that you feel fabulous in. Wear something you feel beautiful and comfortable in. I can provide you many ideas, but if you don’t feel good about what you are wearing it will show in the photos.
Outfit suggestions for engagements:
For the session, bring an extra outfit to change into (just to spice things up part way through the session).
- Usually bringing one casual outfit and a dressy outfit works well. If you wear heels in the photos (which I do recommend for the dressier outfit), bring a pair of comfortable shoes to walk around in.
- Both of you should wear outfits in the same color family (light green and dark green, etc) or have the same accent color. Don’t wear matching outfits. It may seem like a cute idea, but chances are you will regret it.
- Nice jeans and a dressy top always work well.
- Avoid bright white shirts. Ivory and off-white photograph much better.
- Stay with solids and simple patterns. (Avoid horizontal stripes or extravagant patterns.)
- Avoid shirts with lettering and sleeveless shirts.
- No polo shirts for women. They never seem to photograph well.
- You know that hot little black dress you have in your closet? Bring it!
- Wear something that’s fitted and compliments your body shape. Baggy shirts can make you look much larger than you are.
- Make sure your clothes are comfortable enough to stand, sit, walk, and jump around in.
- Watch out for shirts with short hem-lines. The bottom edge of the shirt should hit your hip or lower.
- Accessories like funky necklaces, jackets, and sunglasses are always really fun. Keep the jewelry on your wrists and hands simple though. I want to really focus on your engagement ring.
If you want to bring any props with you (e.g.: your dog; a poster board with “Thank you,” your name(s), or your wedding date on it; or something you really enjoy together), you are more than welcome to.
Outfit suggestions for kids, toddlers, and families:
- Wear outfits in the same color family (e.g.: light green and dark green) or have the same accent color.
- Don’t wear matching outfits. It may seem like a cute idea, but when you look back at the photos it may seem overdone.
- Bring several outfits for the kids. This allows you to switch it up and provides an alternative incase of accidents.
- Jeans and khakis always work for boys and solid colors always work well for girls.
- Another option for the kids is bright colors and patterns can look great .
- No sleeveless shirts . Stay away from large logos and cartoon characters on children’s clothing.
Outfit suggestions for head shots, professional photos
- Bring a couple of clothing options for the shoot -solid colors work well.
- Make sure the clothes fit well .
- If you wear glasses normally, keep them on for the session .
- If you would like, bring some casual clothes to get a variety of shots (business to casual).
Outfit suggestions for Seniors:
- Wear what is comfortable to jump, sit, and walk around in.
- Have a couple of outfits on-hand
- Make sure the clothes fit well and match your style .
- Avoid low cut shirts or high skirts .
- Guys look good in just about anything. Khakis and jeans seem to go with everything.
- Polo shirts on girls don’t seem to photograph well so try to avoid them if possible .
- Avoid shirts with lettering. Also sleeveless shirts.
If you want to bring any props (a lacrosse stick, balloons, your favorite hat) with you, you’re more than welcome to.
