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What to wear for your photoshoot


Sometimes you know exactly what you want to wear for an upcoming photoshoot, and sometimes.... you haven't a single clue. Here are a couple tips I've picked up over the years.

First of all, be true to you
You don't want to look back at your pictures and wonder who those people are, so stay true to you and your style. If you have your heart set on something or a vision for the space you are using the images in- go with it. The following are only personal suggestions and not any sort of rules of what to wear. You should also be comfortable with what you are wearing- especially if a photo session is new to you.


Accessorize
Adding accessories can help make an image more interesting, or add coordination between outfits. You can play off accessory colours for instance matching a scarf to someone else's shirt or dress Some examples include:
Scarves
Hats
Jewelry
Boots
Suspenders
Jackets/Ponchos

Colours
If doing a family session, you do not have to get matching outfits at all (although I personally find little kids in matching outfits are just adorabe!), take a look at my pinterest board for ideas of colour combinations that go well together. Not all of us remember Grade 9 art and the colour wheel, or know what a colour palette is. But you can find out right here. If taking portraits choose a colour that won't blend into the background.

Avoid graphic tshirts
Or any clothing with large logos, pictures or wording as they will be distracting and take away from the emotion of the image. Simple solid colours are perfectly good for portraits. Stripes or polka dots?.... sure.... Flannel? ....okay(hopefully in moderation). Not everyone needs to be wearing a pattern in a family portrait: throw one, maybe two people in a pattern and then others can coordinate colours with solid clothing and accessories.


Know your location
As an "on location" photographer almost all of my sessions take place outdoors, which means the grass could be wet, the paths could be muddy or the mosquitoes could be fierce. I usually bring bug spray with me anywhere these days, and my footwear won't matter but perhaps you may want to bring an extra pair. If it's cooler temperatures bring a sweater or jacket to wear between shots, as well as mittens tucked in the pockets! especially for the little ones. Another option for cooler weather is a blanket that you can also incorporate into the session.

What you wear to your photoshoot will also depend on what type of session you are booking. Pinterest is a great resource for inspiration for any type of session, I have a few boards available to check out:
Fall Fashion
Summer Fashion
Winter Fashion
Maternity





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