What to wear for a photoshoot
WHAT TO WEAR GUIDE
Morning self-dressing is challenging enough without having to present your best self in front of a camera.
Even the most confident, fashionista may drag their entire wardrobe to the floor in pursuit of the ideal outfit when choosing what to wear for a photo shoot.
So don't worry if you start to get anxious when considering what you should wear. This is VERY common. Let's speak about what works and what doesn't before you lose sleep over late nights spent online shopping, adding clothes to your cart only to remove them again.
The main thing I want you to keep in mind is... Comfort is crucial in every situation.
Above all, you should appear and feel like yourself.
BE COMFY …..please
It's not unusual for people to want to go shopping for brand-new, glamorous outfits to wear for photo shoots. And if that's your thing, that's absolutely fine. But let's expand a little on the topic of comfort. Which outfit—your go-to t-shirt and jeans or a new, tight little black dress—do you think you'd feel more at ease in? The most sensible course of action is typically to stick with a proven and true approach.
Something you are familiar with moves alongside you and bear hugs all around. Don't get me wrong; it absolutely isn't required to wear a t-shirt and jeans. If you want to, you can make it a little more glam. You must present yourself honestly if authenticity is what you're wanting. It's important to remember how it feels to be comfortable in your own skin if you want to really grasp this period of your life.
MATCH YOUR OUTEIT TO THE LOCATION AND SEASON.
Consider the weather at the site where we'll be shooting while choosing your attire. You'll want to be sufficiently warm or cold! having pain-free feet and a natural appearance in your surroundings. Put on your cosiest clothes and rock that for at-home sessions. Wherever you are, the goal is to capture you genuinely.
Consider your clothing decisions logically depending on the environment, mood, and level of comfort.
BRING MULTIPLE OUTFITS
We can experiment with several outfit combinations on the day, so gather together two or three looks that make you feel wonderful. I'm looking for the you-est you; I'm not attempting to replicate trends in all their dull hues. I want you to shine in my camera with your actual, authentic personality, so please bring items that let you express yourself!
By giving me choices, you enable me to ensure that your outfits blend in with the surroundings and keep the attention on you where it belongs—on you! and you never know you might feel more comfortable in the other outfits when you turn up at the shoot!
INCORPORATE TEXTURE & MOVEMENT
Select clothing that moves and flows with you. ones that provide a cosy texture, are carried away by the wind, block the late-afternoon sun, and glow in the early morning. Wool, cotton, and other natural fibres such as linen are wonderful. Avoid wearing collared, stiff-looking clothing since they likely to get tucked in odd places and look a bit too serious.
COLOUR SCHEMING.
Try to stick with neutrals, earthy colours, and metallics. Nearly everywhere you go, these colours blend nicely with the outdoors, and they look fantastic in printed and framed photos.
Don't misunderstand me; I'm not calling for a beige world with muted colours. More straightforward tones are what I mean by neutrals. Although primary colours are highly stunning, they occasionally have the unintended consequence of taking attention away from the main subject—you. Choose something more like to sky blue, for instance, rather than electric blue. Consider ochre or apricot as an alternative to vivid orange.
But In my option if everyone wears Light blue, Creams, Greys sand whites they all work the best!
BE CAREFUL WITH PATTERN & PRINTS.
Avoid using big, strong designs because they frequently take up too much space in the photo and draw attention away from your lovely face.
Typically, delicate tiny designs are most effective. When they go with the surroundings, flannel or a light floral print are fantastic choices. But with this one, fewer is more, so try to stick to just one pattern at a time. Matching patterns is a difficult task that is very challenging to master.
Send me an email if you're not sure which category your patterned clothing belongs in, and I'll be pleased to offer my opinion.
LAYER UP!
Layering is a terrific fashion (and practical) choice. Combining layers and textures not only makes photos more visually appealing, but it also gets you ready for all kinds of weather conditions!
Consider wearing hats, scarves, tights, coats, cardigans, and headbands.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT LOGOS.
Clothing with writing or logos tends to be a little distracting, much like odd patterns. We are not being paid for Adidas' not-so-subtle product placement. But if the statement or logo matches your personality, is in keeping with the photoshoot, and is appropriate (i.e., not tacky), I'm fine with it.
SHOES. SHOES. SHOES.
You can't have carefully planned the outfit and travelled this far only to stop at your ankles. Shoes are a vital part of every outfit and should ideally match the rest of it.
I absolutely don't have the right to tell you not to wear heels if you do it effectively! But if you find heels to be rather uncomfortable like the rest of us poor humans, then do yourself a favour and take them off. Most of the time, we'll be walking on somewhat uneven ground, and I don't want you to injure your ankle on my watch.
You should be prepared to take action since I'll probably give you some prompts to follow that are energetic.
Choose the appropriate footwear for the surroundings and think about what you would typically wear if I weren't following you around with a camera. On the beach, going barefoot makes sense, and in the mountains, boots are lovely.
Boots made of leather are excellent, while sandals far outshine flip-flops in comfort.
Always take into account the environment when selecting footwear for both aesthetic and functional reasons.
LET'S TALK PROPS
There's no need for props to shout "PROP!" Choose the subtle details that highlight your individuality and help in describing your life's journey. Consider animals, musical instruments, surfboards, umbrellas, bicycles, and even beverages.
MAKEUP AND HAIR DO'S (AND DON'TS).
So, the decision is entirely yours! However, I want you to appear to be you. Do everything it takes to make yourself feel gorgeous and confident.
In portrait photography, hands are extremely important since they reveal so much about who you are and where you've been.
Bright nail paint, cracked manicures, and filthy fingernails can occasionally be enhanced in photographs. You can't unsee it after you've seen it because your eye keeps zooming in on that one area of the picture. It's quite annoying. Before the shoot, give yourself a simple manicure or make sure your nails are well-kept.
Regarding hair... On boy. I adore the way a wild hair sways in the wind. It's entirely understandable and okay to wear your hair up in an updo. But letting your hair down is the best way to capture a moment and store it in your memory. When you let your hair down, you get movement, interest, and the nicest possible slices of imperfection.
