CLOTHING TIPS

1. IRON, STEAM & LINT ROLL

Even if you think your clothes don't need it, they most certainly do! The camera picks up every wrinkle, pet hair, and piece of fuzz.

2. OVERALL AETHESTIC

Think about the aesthetic you want your photos to have... dark & moody - bright & airy - vintage - clean & crisp.

Your clothing should keep in line with the aesthetic you're aiming for.

3. DIFFICULT FIRST

Start by picking the outfit that is going to be the most difficult or particular, then build the rest off of that one.

4. EXACT SAME THING = NO.

You might think everyone wearing the same thing makes the photos look uniform and coordinated, but in reality, it can be very distracting.

It's not natural for a group, or even two people, to be wearing the exact same thing.

An observer of the photo first focuses on the fact that everyone is dressed the same, taking away from any emotional feeling or scenery. It then takes more effort for the observer to distinguish who's who in each photo.

Lastly, it takes away from each person's individuality. Of all times & places, a photography shoot is where it should be shining through.

5. CONFIDENCE IS HUGE

Make sure everyone is confident in what they're wearing. If someone doesn't like what they're wearing or is not comfortable, their lack of confidence will be evident in the photos.

6. DRAMA + MOVEMENT

Dramatic or out-there outfits, things you wouldn't wear on a regular day, make photos more interesting. *As long as the person is confident in what they're wearing.

Clothing with movement makes for great photos.

i.e. long, flowy sleeves; full, flowy dresses/skirts; scarves; etc.

PRINTS

Be very mindful when choosing a print, as they tend to look dated much sooner than you'd like.

Safer bets are going to be classic, timeless prints, such as plaid, small florals, or leopard. (Be careful with plaid that you do not choose high-contrast colors.)

A large print can easily be distracting or overpowering, but if you must, aim for low-contrast colors.

Be very cautious with stripes! They tend to be high-contrast colors, and thin stripes can be dizzying.

If you have multiple prints in the same shoot, make sure they are complementary and not competing against each other. The safer route is to have only one print in the shoot.

ACCESSORIES

1. SHOES

They can make or break a look.

Make sure they are clean, in decent condition, and coordinate with the outfit.

2. JEWELRY

Photoshoots are a great time to wear a piece of jewelry that has meaning to you. That doesn't mean wear ALL the jewelry! Unless of course that's your style! Usually, less is more.

3. HATS

They are a great way to add interest and use as a prop.