What to wear

I cannot stress enough how much the colors, and styles of the wardrobe change the outcome of the photograph. I know that choosing an entire look for the session can be incredibly stressful, so I'm hoping this guide helps make this easier. Best way to start - Pick out one must have item and then build the rest off of that.

Colors - Which colors photograph well?

YES+COLORS.JPG — “Yes” colors

These are colors that I think photograph beautifully & really create gorgeous tones for the final images.

NO+COLORS.JPG — “no” colors

These colors can dramatically change the overall tone of the image. In my opinion, these colors do not photograph well. Stay away from bright colors, unless it's a white tone. These colors will cast the color onto the face/skin of anyone who is surrounding you.

Textures, Style, and Sizing

Now let's discuss textures, and style and sizing. Mixing textures can add dimension to your photographs. For example, girls in a flowy Rayon/Cotton dress and her partner in a linen textured button up.

Some styles of clothing do not photograph well. Such as cargo shorts. They tend to look bulky, and they make the photos no longer timeless. Tight or short dresses are also something you should stay away from. Not only do they limit me with posing, but you'd have to worry about things like underwear lines, bra lines, and more. Light moveable fabrics are ideal. Overly colored/patterned busy button ups can make the photo look chaotic. I love pattered button ups, but I would look for muted or dark colors with a less busy design.

Clothing items with large logos should be avoided as well. Ladies, please make sure your bra straps are not hanging out. I recommend strapless bras, or sticky bras. Editing out bra straps is a long process, and that wouldn't fall under basic retouching. Jeans are okay to an extent. If jeans are something that you really want to incorporate into your wardrobe - I recommend dark wash, fitted jeans without a distressed look. Light wash jeans don't photograph well. Polo T-shirt is something else I'd recommend staying away from. Athletic shoes should also be avoided.

Large head bands and bows are extremely distracting. Try a cute wide brim hat instead or head wrap. Same goes for jewelry - keep it simple! Statement necklaces are beautiful, but they’re just that - a statement. Try to add minimal accessories and pieces that won’t steal the show in images. Something to also remember is that certain necklaces might not photograph well. Drop necklaces that can shift during sessions and look off center may bother you later on when you’re looking at your photos and see the center of your necklace off center.

I know it’s hard to let go of, but it’s okay to wear something that you wouldn’t normally wear.

When in doubt please don’t hesitate to reach out!

**To sum up:**

**No crazy patterns, stick to light moveable fabrics on the “yes” colors list**
**Ladies: Maxi dress | High waisted skirt with a crop top | Flowy material**
**Men: Fitted/Tailored chinos | Button up | Chino shorts | Relaxed t-shirt**

Dressing for locations

Dressing for locations is also important. If we’re shooting in a forested/green locations - I would stay away from any colors that will blend in. Stay away from green and white. Mustard, rust, and rose all look great in green locations.
If we’re shooting at the beach - most recommended colors above go. In fact, all of them go. There are just a few that tend to make the blues in the water come out. Burnt orange, rust, yellow, lavender, and white look great.
Fields are just like the beach - there are just a few colors that are better. Such as maroon, mustard, navy, and white.

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