What To Wear Guide!

This is the ultimate what to wear guide for 2021 Teens & Seniors! I’m so excited to put this together for my clients! There are simple do’s and don’ts when thinking about how to style yourself for your photoshoot and there are elements that take a cute outfit into an AMAZING outfit! So lets start with the basics!

Choose the style: Casual? Formal? Are you going for a theme?

Check out some of these styles to help guide you!

CASUAL

Casual Styling Examples

Contrary to what you may think, casual does not mean sloppy! Showing up in sweatpants is not recommended no matter how comfortable they are! Make sure you accessories well, style your hair and wearing items that fit well is key!

FORMAL

Formal Styling Examples

Much like casual, many assume formal equals gowns. Gowns are beautiful but there are many ways to dress up from semi-formal to dressy without going full-out prom gowns. Taking a cute dress, or nice top, pairing it with the right accessories and shoes can really take your outfit from cute to WOW quickly!

CHOOSE A THEME

You may have a personal style that you want to show, or a theme that speaks to you. Adding a “personality” to your wardrobe is great! Just make sure it is clearly communicated, something you resonate with personally and meshing with the locations we are shooting in.

Do’s & Don’ts of Group Shoots

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I know, I know… the easiest thing to do is to buy matching outfits or everyone wear jeans and the same color shirt. But this styling in photography is dated and also doesn’t show off your individual personality. Instead opt for complimentary colors like in the photo on the right!

You can choose colors within the same tonal range (left) or go with two colors (right) and it will still look cohesive. The key is that they look good together!

But that doesn’t mean you have to have matching colors exactly. If you pick an overall theme like: Boho, Grunge, Glam OR pick an era you can still look cohesive without matching exactly.

PATTERN

Patterns can really bring life to a photo. Bold patterns are best in most cases as something too busy can distract from the subject aka YOU!

TEXTURE

Texture is just as exciting as pattern when choosing what to wear! It can add so much more to a photo than we initially realize. It helps images look more Three-Dimensional and allows light and shadow to play a larger role within your images.

SILHOUETTE

Think about the shape of your outfit and if it 1) flatters you 2) you can move and pose in it 3) it makes sense for the occasion. Silhouettes can make or break your outfit!