People always ask what they should wear for their photo shoot. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and confident. Here are some guidelines that might help you decide. These are just suggestions. Feel free to message me with any questions.
Check out my Pinterest site for ideas:
Family Portrait Ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/lhaarlow/photography/lhp-family-portrait-attire/
Professional Headshot ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/lhaarlow/photography/lhp-headshot-attire/
Individual Portrait ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/lhaarlow/photography/lhp-individual-portrait-attire/
General Suggestions
LOGOS & PATTERNS – OK so *some* logos can be fine, some can actually add to a photograph (think a little boy wearing a Superman T-Shirt!) But most just distract away from the photograph, pretty similar with patterns, try keep them subtle.
TIME OF YEAR – Take into consideration when your shoot is taking place, if it’s Autumn there will be lots of browns, oranges etc in your background so look at colors that either compliment or contrast against those.
DON’T MATCH TOO MUCH – The best advise I can give it to have a color scheme of about 3 colors, perhaps 4, not everyone needs to wear all the colors but everyone should wear at least one that another person is wearing… this can even be something simple like a hair band or an accessory like a bunch of flowers. Make sure that one person’s outfit isn’t going to make them stand out from the rest. If the photo is going on a website, or business card, contrast is again the key. If you need suggestions on this feel free to ask.
DO ADD COLOR – Do add color! Hints of fuchsia pinks or bright turquoise can really help to make those photos pop, perhaps add them in accessories such as a necklace or shoes!
CLOTHING – You should be comfortable in what you’re wearing, but you should also wear something that perhaps isn’t your everyday clothing, I LOVE to photographs women in long dresses, maxi skirts etc (though there is nothing wrong with wearing jeans! – they are timeless!)
ACCESSORIES – Accessories are fabulous, not only do they help add color to photographs they can be taken away and added and give your photos a different look, from cardigans / hats and scarves, to jewelery, umbrellas, teddies, blankets etc etc etc – bring them along!
If you normally wear glasses, please let me know ahead of time so that I can make appropriate adjustments
MAKE-UP-Check out this link for the best tips:
https://www.prevention.com/beauty/makeup-how/photogenic-makeup-tips-bobbi-brown
HAIR- Wearing hair down and side parted is the most flattering for most women. Young women and girls can get away with pigtails and braids.
Bring any hair products or combs that you think you might want to use before the shoot or after you change
GET PERSONAL-Are you an avid reader, play an instrument, or sport? Does your family love a particular activity? Bring along something personal to add (ie. uniform, letterman jacket, stick or racket). It might be your favorite way to remember this time of your life. If nothing else, bring it along and we can decide later if you want to include it. T
SHAPE AND FIT-Don’t wear clothes that are too tight – they are will make you look heavy. Sleeves usually look better than sleeveless or short sleeves.
V-neck, round neck, and collared shirts look best. Avoid turtlenecks and generally people like something that covers their arms rather than sleeveless.
Layers are wonderful and photograph beautifully.