fall Mini Style guide
THE DO AND DO NOTS FOR GETTING DRESSED AND READY FOR YOU SESSION
Dressing yourself in the morning is hard enough when you don’t have to stand in front of a camera and be your best self. Choosing what to wear for a photoshoot can trigger even the most confident, fashion-y fashionista to pull their entire wardrobe out onto the floor in search of the perfect outfit.
If you don’t make yourself the priority, you will end up dressing your whole family and then making your own outfit a last minute decision you don’t really love.
Look at websites like Nordstrom, Zara, Baltic Born, and Anthropology. The point is, find something that feels, looks, and fits amazing! If you show up to your session and don’t feel good about what you are wearing, it will put a damper on the whole shoot.
Here’s a couple things to consider when thinking about your own outfit…
Balance a flowy top with a more fitted bottom or vice versa. I know that very loose, flowy dresses are very trendy at this time, but don’t feel obligated to wear one if its not “you”.
Consider bra and panty lines. Find undergarments that work well with your chosen outfit. You don’t want to be pulling at a bra strap the whole session.
Pick colors that are neutral, soft, or muted. (i.e. instead of wearing primary red, burgundy would be a better choice)
Be yourself. Don’t try too hard to follow trends if it doesn’t feel right for YOU. You want to aim for an elevated version of yourself. Don’t try to be someone you aren’t.

- Neon Colors or Colors that Are Overly Saturated
Neon and overly bright, saturated colors can take away from the focus of your session… your family! These colors can also change the pigments in your skin in photographs.
Neon colors should be avoided altogether and if you are considering a primary color such as red, you can always substitute a more muted version of the same color by going with a burgundy instead. Or how about selecting a dusty rose over a bright pink?
2. Bright White or Black
Bright white can REALLY reflect the sun. Bright white dress or shirt can be so reflective that it overpowers the faces of the people you want the focus to be, it tends to look like a bright highlight in images... Try a cream or off-white instead of bright white. Black (and at times navy) can be, well, too black. Some photographers ask for no black at all. I don’t mind a bit of black here and there, but I would avoid wearing large amounts of it.
3. Wrinkles
I avoid my iron and ironing board like the plague. Ironing is one of my LEAST favorite things to do on this planet. BUT, even if you hate to iron also, I implore you to at least get out your ironing board for your photo session! Yes, wrinkles do show up in photos and, no, I can’t spend hours upon hours trying to Photoshop out the wrinkles in your shirt in every image. Also, if you or a family member is planning on wearing a garment that you know will easily wrinkle, consider changing into it once you arrive at your session. Even a quick car trip can easily wrinkle some fabrics. Or even better yet, just avoid clothing that easily wrinkles altogether!
4. Transitional Lenses
Traditional eye glasses aren’t an issue and if you wear them regularly you can wear them to your session if you desire. But, transitional lenses can be very problematic when shooting a session outdoors. Because of their ability to darken, they can completely hide the eyes of the wearer. If you wear transitional lenses please refrain from wearing them during your session.
5. Athletic Shoes
Rarely, if ever, do athletic shoes work well in photographs. They, often times, can distract from a well put-together outfit. Even if you or your kids wear athletic shoes on the regular, this is one time in which you will probably want to make a different selection.

Incorporate texture and Movement
