Photo Session Dos and Don'ts: What to Wear
Photo Session Dos and Don'ts: What to Wear
"What should I wear for my photo session?"
Deciding what to wear each morning is hard enough, let alone deciding what to wear for a photo shoot where you will have photographic evidence forever! And if multiple people will be in the photographs, coordinating outfits so that the photographs look their best is like putting a puzzle together. To help you with this puzzle, here are my dos and don'ts for choosing outfits to wear to a photo session.
DO be yourself. Being comfortable translates into confidence in front of the camera. So don’t wear high heels if you’re a sneakers kind of girl!
DO work from one color palette. Choose 2-3 colors and weave those into everyone’s outfits for a coordinated look. This includes your dog! Try to pick colors that go well with your dog's fur.
DON’T do matchy-matchy. Everyone wearing jeans and a white button down shirt is a dated look (so 90s!) Unless you and your family wear matching outfits in your daily life, this is a don’t.
DO consider your home décor style. Imagine your photograph hanging on the wall in your home – do your outfits blend with your décor? Do you prefer timeless, trendy, bright colors, neutrals, etc?
DON’T wear large amounts of all black, all white, or extremely saturated colors (like hot pink), as these do not photograph well.
DON’T choose clothing with text or large graphics. These can distract from the real subjects.
DO add textures, layers, and/or accessories as the finishing touches and to add interest.
DON'T forget about your shoes! Especially when photographing dogs, your shoes will often show in the photographs, so you want cute and clean shoes. And if you're wearing sandals, that's a perfect excuse to treat yourself to a pedicure!
Do you already have the perfect outfit in mind and are ready to schedule a session? Great, let's get started!