"What Should I Wear?"

Your selection of attire can make such a difference to both you and your photographer. The right clothes, jewelry, and make-up will give you the confidence that you look your best. This confidence will allow for a very enjoyable session. Good choices will also enable your photographer the maximum freedom to use his or her artistic and technical creativity. Let's face it, artistic creativity is why you hire a photographer in the first place. Otherwise grab a Kodak© and "Go For It"

Colors
AVOID loud patterns, plaids, stripes, prints...in clothing. If you have a choice, matching and solid clothing make the difference between a snap-shot, and a powerful portrait. Black, Navy or Burgundy are examples of the deep colors that work well with a dark background. Denim and Pastels go well with white/light backgrounds or outdoor settings. .

Wardrobe
Long sleeves are best (bare arms distract from the face)
Allow for different poses in different attire. Example; A jacket and tie for one pose, an open collar for another. Wear layers you can put on or take off. Above all, be comfortable! Allow for ease of movement and natural positioning. Ladies....bend over, twist, turn and make sure bra constructs are not visible. Feel free to bring a special clothing item (example-a club or varsity jacket/sweater).  Props such as musical instruments, pets, cars, bikes, athletic equipment are welcome and help personalize your portrait. 

Babies and young children-
Denim overalls with nothing underneath is great, as is just a diaper - showing those chubby arms and legs is the greatest! Bare feet are encouraged.


Group shots...Should we all match?
If you are a group, you do not need to match exactly. We do recommend however that the same color tones be worn so that no one person stands out, even children. You don't want someone in shorts, tank top, and sandals next to someone in a three-piece suit! You get the idea. Try to coordinate from head to toe. Shoes should either be all dark, or all light, depending on the pants or skirts. Belts should coordinate with the pants as well.

Jewelry
Keep jewelry to a minimum. Choose subtle items that accentuate, rather than dominate your features. If you're unsure, the best course is usually to leave it off. Metals cause unwanted reflections. If you want to wear earrings or a broach, keep them small.

Glasses?
If possible, remove the glass elements from your frames. Boy, that's a tough one. Glass hides the beauty of ones eye, and the positioning involved to eliminate glare can be tough. Many people actually have glasses primarily for taking pictures. Their glasses are frames only, with no glass. You might consider not wearing glasses at all for the shoot. However, if you wish to wear glasses, we will be able to accommodate.

Finally
Before you come to your photo session, lay out your possible outfits on the floor or on your bed, including socks and shoes! Then, look at the whole ensemble. If any one item of clothing catches your eye without you wearing it, it will catch your eye when you're looking at the portrait. White socks and shoes are the biggest culprits, so pay attention to them.