Choosing what clothes to wear for your portrait session can be frustrating. I have put together some tips below to help you out.
In general it is best to keep things simple but whatever you choose, be true to your own style. I want your portraits to reflect who you really are. Wearing high heels if you’re a cowboy boots kind of person will make you feel uncomfortable and that will reflect in your portraits.
For a classic, timeless look, jeans, plain tees and simple dresses are good choices. Solid colors in subtle tones work well for this style.
For a hip, trendy look choose brighter, bolder colors. Patterns can be fun but often distract from the subject being photographed. I strongly suggest avoiding busy patterns, cartoon characters and logos.
I suggest keeping any white you are wearing to a minimum as it reflects light strongly and can leave you looking washed out.
While wearing the latest trend can be fun, keep in mind that it can also date your portraits very easily. This is not necessarily a bad think, just something to keep in mind.
Accessories can be fun additions to your session. Hats, belts, sunglasses, shades, etc are all great.
Bare feet are fun! If you are wearing shoes, make sure they are in good condition and not dirty or scuffed.
Choosing outfits for a family session can require more planning. Everyone does not have to be dressed identically or even need to wear the same color. Choose colors that compliment each other. Keeping within the same ‘family’ of colors will help you. An example of a color family is pastels, bright, cool or warm colors.
