Photography Tips
What Clothing Should You Wear For Your Photo?
Preparing For Your Photo Session
- Review our clothing suggestions below and coordinate to best capture both age and personality. You will also want to consider bringing in personal items that have special meaning or highlight the occasion.
- Choose a time and day that considers your family’s schedule and habits. With any young children be sure to schedule around naps & mealtimes.
- Be sure to try on any selected outfits the day before the session.
Dress for Portrait Success
- Keep it simple. Solid colors are best. Avoid large, bold patterns and bright colors that draw attention away from your face.
- Cover up arms. Long sleeves draw attention away from your arms and helps bring the focus to your face.
- Don't forget the bottom half. Our portrait photographer may suggest a full- length pose. Make sure you coordinate clothing from head to toe.
- Accentuate the positive. Darker clothing is slimming. Light tones tend to emphasize body size in photos.
- Frame your face. Scoop or v-neck tops flatter shorter necks and full faces. Turtlenecks or high-necked garments in portraits flatter longer necks and slender faces.
- Keep clothing consistent. Dress everyone in the same style for each part of your portrait session.
- Coordinate Colors
- Wear light on white. White or light pastel clothing looks best against a white or light-colored portrait background.
- Wear dark on dark. Dark clothing looks best against darker portrait backgrounds and creates a more formal mood.
- Do not mix light and dark colors in portraits. Save stronger colors and patterns for accent items like scarves and neckties.
Senior Clothing Suggestions
Planning Your Session Something Casual: Show us your everyday style; something that is unique and says "Hey world, this is me!" Identity Wear: Bring your letterman jacket, cheerleading outfit, band uniform, or sports team uniform. Show Your Fun Side: Leather or lace, grunge or club, show some attitude and have fun! Fashion Diva: Girls…you’ll want to bring a cute dress and heels. Let’s play fashion model! Dress to Impress:
- Girls - bring a formal evening gown—how about your Prom dress?
- Guys - you’ll want to bring something dressy too.
Something Classic: This is the place to avoid anything too trendy.
- Keep it simple. Solid colors are best. Avoid large, bold patterns and bright colors that draw attention away from your face.
- Cover up arms. Long sleeves draw attention away from your arms and helps bring the focus to your face.
Accessories: You’ll want to bring a ton! Always remember to dress Head to Toe!
Girls - Grab a bag and fill it up with:
- Makeup, shoes, jewelry and sunglasses
- Sports equipment and musical instruments
- Sweaters and jackets to give a basic outfit a new look
- An armful of fresh flowers from the market
Guys - Don't forget to bring:
- Sunglasses, jackets and shoes.
- Sports equipment and musical instruments.
The Ultimate Accessory: Bring your best friend, Pet or Sibling!
Good to Know
- Don’t tan right before your session. Tan lines are distracting and are not included in our basic retouching services.
- For a more natural look plan your haircut a week or two before your session.
- Guy’s be sure to have a fresh shave that morning.
- Don’t worry about pimples or scratches. Our basic retouching services are included with your portrait order.
- Bring extra clothes with you because you can always change your mind.
- Girls, put on an extra coat or two of mascara and bring your lip gloss!
And Most Importantly! Bring a sense of adventure and a sense of humor. This is going to be FUN!
