The Style Guide
So you’ve booked a session, and now you’re wondering what to wear? I can help! I want to preface this section by saying that I recognize that clothing can be a very personal, sensitive, and unique representation of yourself and I am in no way encouraging anyone to be different than they are. I am here to help guide what I know photographs the best, and offer as much or as little help as you need. The ultimate goal is for you to feel confident and comfortable in whatever you have on, because that will radiate in your photos.
DO
+ Wear fabrics that move and flow. movement = magic. I will always suggest a flowy dress for women because of the moment factor. It truly elevates your session!
+ Coordinate without matching (please don't worry about matching)
+ Mix colors and patterns (mom has a floral dress and baby in stripes? Yes, totally OK!)
+ Add texture! Different fabrics - twill, corduroy, flannel, chunky knits, embroidery details, Swiss dots, layers, ruffles, buttons, etc.
+ Plan your clothing around the location where your session will take place. For example, if we are shooting in an area with lots of trees, avoid wearing green/dark colors.
+ Think outside the box: in colder months, throw a pair of tights or knee socks on with a bubble romper for baby. Wear things that can be layered up or down, depending on the season.
DON'T
+ Match! I would suggest sticking with certain tones that give off a cohesive vibe and not a traditional matching feel.
+ Wear things with large logos, characters, writing or neon colors.
+ Wear ill-fitting things. Pay attention to the fit of your clothing. For women, flowy/movement is good. For men, it’s almost the opposite - you don’t want your pants and tops to be baggy. Slimmer fitting clothing photographs best on men and helps you look more pulled together, no matter what your size is.
COLORS
+ Warm, neutral tones photograph the best with my style of photography and editing. If blue is your must-wear favorite color, try finding a shade of blue that has some warmth to it.
+ Go-to colors: soft grey, cream, beige, burnt orange, caramel, rust, mustard yellow, blush, peach, mauve, plum, army green, dark jeans, chambray, tan leather. Black is ok too, see example below mixed with browns/neutral's.
+ A mixture of solids and prints such as stripes and floral are great.
+ Avoid: primary colors, neons, pink/blue/yellow, heavily branded clothing
Again, these are not hard-fast rules. They are only suggestions. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. I am more than happy to help plan your outfits, and all styling assistance is completely complimentary.