Photoshoot Resources

Let's make this a little easier


Trying to figure out what to wear for your photo session can be stressful. Here are some resources that should help make it a little easier. You will find the general DO's and DON'Ts of what to wear, as well as many different color schemes to consider. There is bound to be something for everyone. Use them as inspiration to guide your style choices. Enjoy!

Do's


  • DARKER COLORS - slimming
  • PASTEL COLORS
  • KEEP MAKEUP SIMPLE & NATURAL
  • KEEP HAIR STYLES SIMPLE & OFF OF FACE BUT NOT TIGHT OR HIDDEN
  • PICK COORDINATING COLORS W/ AT LEAST ONE NEUTRAL 
  • KEEP CLOTHING SIMPLE
  • KEEP ACCESSORIES SIMPLE 
  • PICK SOMETHING YOU ARE COMFORTABLE IN-STLYE AND BODY
  • NAILS - NO CHIPS OR BREAKS, PAINT IS IN GOOD CONDITION, CLEAN UNDER NAILS
  • SOLID COLORS
  • BE CASUAL- BE COMFORTABLE
  • PROPS CAN BE AMAZING!


Don'ts


  • AVOID BRIGHT COLORS & WHITE
  • AVOID PINKS AND REDS
  • AVOID PATTERNS 
  • AVOID SHORT SLEEVES OR SHORT PANTS/SHORTS-REDUCE SKIN EXPOSURE-DISTRACTS FROM FACE - THAT’S KIND OF THE FOCAL POINT ;)
  • PLUNGING NECKLINES-MAKES NECK LOOK THICK
  • NO CRAZY OR EXCESSIVE MAKEUP
  • DO NOT OVER ACCESSORIZE
  • AVOID COLORS THAT BLEND INTO ENVIRONMENT
  • NO LOGOS OR PICTURES 
  • NO SUPER MATCHY OUTFITS OR MISMATCHED STYLES-IE. SUNDAY DRESS & CASUAL
  • CLOTHES TOO LOOSE OR TOO TIGHT
  • NO SHEER CLOTHING-MATERNITY & BABY EXEMPT
  • AVOID TRENDY CLOTHING

Color Schemes to Inspire

Spring & Summer Color Schemes at a Glance