What to wear for a portrait session?
One of the things I truly enjoy about my
sessions is the part of planning. Just recently a client asked for some outfit
tips and I was very eager to help her out with a couple ideas. So if you would
like to meet up for a portrait shoot, an engagement shoot or any other shoot
with me or another photographer, here are my thoughts on the topic.
1) Wear something you like. I think it´s
absolutely crucial for the outcome of the images that you feel good in your
outfit.
2) Bring on some color! I loooove to
see some color in outfits, they make the best images EVER. Even on the most overcast day some strong colors make most images pop. If you opt for a couple session I recommend not to
over match the outfits. Who can truly say that they wear the same shirt and
pants as their partner?
3) Prepare more than one outfit. I love
me some change during the session and I always ask my clients if they would
like to have an outfit change. This of course is optional. But I would soooo
badly love to see someone going wild with their outfits. For example: outfit no 1. Classy, elegant
outfit no 2. Sportive, relaxed.
4) The last advice is a very personal
one. I do not like to limit the choice of anybody but I would avoid clothes
with these really thin stripes… they make your eyes all fuzzy and the image not
exactly quiet. I also do not like huge prints, again a personal preference, since
I think they take attention away from the main object, which is you.