PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION STYLE GUIDE

I get asked “what should I wear” SO often! So I decided to prepare a Photography Session Style Guide with a few tips on what colours, patterns, and materials photograph well. First and foremost – we want you to wear what YOU feel comfortable and beautiful in. We can definitely help with some tips on what PHOTOGRAPHS well – but keep in mind, the goal is for you to feel confident and special during your session!

WARDROBE TIPS

CHOOSE NEUTRAL COLORS

We love neutrals because they are classic and timeless, which is probably what you want out of your photos. So keep it simple and effortless. Dark clothing can be slimming in real life, however on camera it adds weight. Camera’s can’t see in 3D like the human eye can and they have a hard time finding the curves of the body when dark colours are present.

Bright coloured clothing distracts from the face, emotions and interactions within the photo. Most bright, neon and bold colours interact poorly with skin tones and often reflect the colour onto your skin tone.

Light clothing can be airy and fresh. It can bring a beautifully simple touch. Think crisp white shirts, breezy white dresses and beige linen pants.

PRINTS, LOGOS AND PATTERNS

We can’t stress this enough! Avoid crazy patterns like polka dot, paisley, herringbone, leopard or tiger. These are a huge distraction and create awful distortions in digital portraits. You can get away with simple floral prints if it's on a dress, but it's good to keep it soft. If unsure, take a photo of the pattern or item of clothing to show me before the session and we can go from there. Avoid visibly branded and logo'd clothing as this is a big detractor too.

TEXTURE

Texture is amazing! Lace, linen, woollens and airy materials. Adding texture to your wardrobe can really make the image pop.

FEEL COMFORTABLE 

This is a big one.

You want to be as comfortable as you can in the clothing you wear. If your dress is too tight and you don’t feel you best, it will show in your expression. If your shoes are killing you, same thing. On the flip side, be sure your clothes aren’t too baggy or loose. You want to look polished and put together.

REMEMBER

Avoid: Loud prints and patterns, logos and visible brands, overly bright or neon colours, too matchy matchy (think everyone in denim jeans and white t-shirts)

Go for it: Soft and visual textures like linens, lace, woollens and airy materials. Tonal colours to match your family (think Dad in beige chinos and white linen shirt, Mum in flowing rust or latte coloured dress (for a pop of colour), kids in warm tonal colours to match the parents)

Got your outfit and ready to show it off? Take a look at our packages and book with Nicole Reine Photography today.