WHAT YOU WEAR IS KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL PHOTOSHOOT. 


CHOOSING THE RIGHT CLOTHING & PREPARING FOR YOUR SHOOTS HELPS TO BRING OUT THE BEST VERSION OF YOU & YOUR FAMILY


 COLOURS, CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES HELP TO CREATE THE MOOD & SET THE TONE FOR YOUR SHOOT, AS WELL AS COMPLEMENT THE HOME WHERE THE FINAL IMAGES WILL BE DISPLAYED.


YOUR STYLE SHOULD BE AS UNIQUE AS YOUR FAMILY, SO HERE IS SOME CLOTHING ADVICE FOR A CREATIVE & NATURAL PHOTO SESSION. 

TIP 1: try to get a good night’s sleep the night before the session.



Having everyone well rested & fed will help to alleviate stress for you!


TIP 2: only the people who are being photographed should be present at the session. 


Sometimes the excitement & the distraction of other family members can hinder the shoot. 


casual & comfortable

My clients tend to be relaxed yet trendy! If you feel uncomfortable with what you are wearing, it tends to show in the photos. If you don’t normally wear little dresses and high heels – it’s probably not a good idea to wear them on the day of your portrait session. Long dresses with flats always look great! Women are often self-conscious about their arms, so if that is you, long sleeves are often a good option. 


plain is best

Clothing should complement, not dominate the portrait. Please avoid any logos, bold patterns or pictures. Block colours are always good, as are tone-on-tone colours (ie different shades of the same colours). Dark to medium tones are usually good (Avoid using BLACK as it can be draining and also shows up EVERY bit of fluff in photos!)

I personally LOVE pastel earthy colours and suggest using:

MUSTARD - instead of yellow

BROWN - instead of red

BLUSH PINK - instead of pink

RUST - instead of orange 

please don’t wear matching uniforms

Having everyone in the same colour is not advised – in fact please do not all wear the same colour! Colour coordinating in a “non-matching uniform” way is best, and at the end of this guide, I have provided some "what to wear" ideas based on colour schemes. In general, if everyone is in the same tone, this works well.



accessorise!

Add splashes of colour and personality by bringing or wearing hats, scarves and wraps, necklaces, boots, umbrellas – whatever you love, anything that is unique to you, your family and your children. 

bring props & add some fun

Make your session a little bit different and unique by incorporating something into your session like a prop or a favourite toy (paper airplane, kite, lollipop etc.). Please note, it is important that if we are using bubbles or toys as props that we use them at the end as an add-on to the shoot, otherwise there will be tears if we try to get photos without the props in the shot!


ensure your wall hangings will work in your home

Are you planning to order a large print to put on your wall? Can you find clothing you can wear on the day of your photography session that would complement your home or room’s colour scheme? 

Of course, everything here is just a guide to help you get the most from your session. The main thing is that you feel gorgeous and comfortable and it will show in whatever you are wearing!

My big tip? – get mum to choose her favourite top or outfit and pick colours and tones from that top for the rest of the family... and then everyone will feel great!