Consider your story
Be consistent to your style & showcase the best you. If you're a jeans and t-shirt kind of person, wear nice jeans and a wrinkle-free well-fitting t-shirt. If you want something that won't date your photos, wear something classic. If you want to showcase your cutting edge style, wear something trendy. If you want to have fun and wear a unicorn mask, then do it.
Consider where you want to display your photos. Are there certain colors that would work well with your home décor?
Consider the weather, environment, and activity
When looking back at your photos, I want you to think, "that was so much fun", not "I was so cold". The weather can change rapidly, please be prepared so you can stay comfortable. Bug spray, sunscreen, mittens, or hand-warmers are all good things to consider.
Your clothing and background should compliment each other. If we're taking photos surrounded by green, wear something that will go well with the green and not clash or cause you to merge into the background.
Family or Group Clothing
- Coordinating but not matching provides a cohesive yet individual look. Matching clothes can pull the focus from your family to your family's clothes.
- Sometimes it’s easier to start out with one outfit that has a lot of color or patterns, and then tie the other outfits back to that one
Kids' Clothing
- Consider including a special toy or blanket that will add meaning to the photos.
- Let the kids pick out their own clothes so they are excited to show them off.
- Make it fun!
General Suggestions on Clothing
- Wear what flatters you and makes you feel comfortable & confident.
- Make sure everything fits & undergarments aren't visible.
- Don't forget shoes or boots.
- Avoid large logos and large patterns unless they are the focus as they tend to draw your eye in photos and can be distracting.
- Use a variety of colors, patterns, and textures that go well with each other.
- Outfits that move, like flowy shirts, skirts, and dresses can add something magical to your images.
- Accessorize & add layers for interest. Think scarves, jackets, umbrellas, headbands, belts, jewelry, fun socks, & hats.
- Avoid very thin stripes and very small patterns as sometimes they create odd stripes and patterns called moiré to appear in your photos.
- Avoid fluorescent colors as they tend to reflect bright colors onto your face.