wear
You are what you wear.
A little cliché? Perhaps. But when it comes to portrait photography, clothing plays a huge role in the success of the finished product.
• Always opt for simple garments. Simple does not necessarily mean dull or unattractive. Just avoid blaring checks, prints, etc. and opt for simple one tone clothing. In 20 years, you would like to look at your photo's and not look at them thinking, "Why did I wear that?"
• It is recommended that you keep the arms covered as much as possible. Bare arms usually divert the attention away from the face.
• For a family picture, it is always the best if all the members are dressed in more or less the same color. Team up blacks and blues like blue denims in various tones along with black sweaters, shirts, etc. It shows how bonded you are and adds to the appeal of a family photograph.
• If the photograph is of full length, consider wearing long pants. Don’t expose your legs as it diverts the attention from the face and makes a photo look odd and shorter than you really are.
• The clothes should fit you properly. Avoid wearing loose clothes as they make you look broad and sloppy, while tight clothes can make you look bloated.
• Girls should not wear dresses that gathers or belts. They tend to make you appear wider.
• Guys can tuck shirts in, girls should NOT.
I want you to be happy, thrilled about your images, and I know that this is much more likely if we choose clothing that feels good too. During your shoot you could be sitting on the grass having a tickle battle, rolling down a hill with your fiancé, throwing your kiddos in the air or climbing a tree. Wear clothing that lets you do all that (and more) comfortably.
As for the kids? Well…uncomfortable kids have a tendency to look…uncomfortable, and are often cranky to boot. Happy kids make for happy pictures.
Remember sometimes last year’s of-the-moment dress has already become hopelessly untrendy. Sometimes the current fashions just don’t look or feel like you. Sometimes outfits that look good in the mirror might not be ideally suited for photography.
Bottom Line: If you don’t feel fabulous-fierce-take-on-the-world gorgeous in your outfit, you’re not going to love the end result.
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If you’re still not certain, and you can’t decide what to wear, just bring lots of options. Heck – throw your whole wardrobe into the back of the car. When we get to the session we’ll wing it all with fabulous results. Trust me.
I can’t wait for your session!
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Read MoreA little cliché? Perhaps. But when it comes to portrait photography, clothing plays a huge role in the success of the finished product.
• Always opt for simple garments. Simple does not necessarily mean dull or unattractive. Just avoid blaring checks, prints, etc. and opt for simple one tone clothing. In 20 years, you would like to look at your photo's and not look at them thinking, "Why did I wear that?"
• It is recommended that you keep the arms covered as much as possible. Bare arms usually divert the attention away from the face.
• For a family picture, it is always the best if all the members are dressed in more or less the same color. Team up blacks and blues like blue denims in various tones along with black sweaters, shirts, etc. It shows how bonded you are and adds to the appeal of a family photograph.
• If the photograph is of full length, consider wearing long pants. Don’t expose your legs as it diverts the attention from the face and makes a photo look odd and shorter than you really are.
• The clothes should fit you properly. Avoid wearing loose clothes as they make you look broad and sloppy, while tight clothes can make you look bloated.
• Girls should not wear dresses that gathers or belts. They tend to make you appear wider.
• Guys can tuck shirts in, girls should NOT.
I want you to be happy, thrilled about your images, and I know that this is much more likely if we choose clothing that feels good too. During your shoot you could be sitting on the grass having a tickle battle, rolling down a hill with your fiancé, throwing your kiddos in the air or climbing a tree. Wear clothing that lets you do all that (and more) comfortably.
As for the kids? Well…uncomfortable kids have a tendency to look…uncomfortable, and are often cranky to boot. Happy kids make for happy pictures.
Remember sometimes last year’s of-the-moment dress has already become hopelessly untrendy. Sometimes the current fashions just don’t look or feel like you. Sometimes outfits that look good in the mirror might not be ideally suited for photography.
Bottom Line: If you don’t feel fabulous-fierce-take-on-the-world gorgeous in your outfit, you’re not going to love the end result.
~~~
If you’re still not certain, and you can’t decide what to wear, just bring lots of options. Heck – throw your whole wardrobe into the back of the car. When we get to the session we’ll wing it all with fabulous results. Trust me.
I can’t wait for your session!
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