What to Wear

What To Wear:

Feel free to wear what you’d like! This is only a basic guideline to help you out. And we can also offer more personalized suggestions at your request.
We encourage outfit changes. You’re welcome to bring extra clothing for mixing and matching outfits. Get creative! Bring your hats, cute shoes, jackets, jewelry, scarves, ties – anything! Have an amazing dress? Bring that too. Unsure about something? Bring it anyway!

Visual Guides:

Need a visual guide? Check out Pinterest for some great visual ideas!

General:

Keep your body type in mind.
Stick to fitted clothing. Baggy clothing makes you look larger in photos and well…messy!
You can never go wrong with layers.
Remember to bring complete outfits. You’d be surprised how many people forget about their shoes!
That being said, give your shoes some extra thought. They usually end up being highlighted in a few shots.
Make sure your clothing matches the location and season of the session. It’s hard to look warm and happy in the middle of winter if you’re wearing a tank top and sandals.
Don’t forget about your fingers and toes! Your nails will probably be making an appearance – so don’t forget to touch them up.
Feel free to bring props; books, blankets, vintage suitcases, “Thank You” or “Save the Date” signs, etc. (And we LOVE dogs!)

Try to avoid:

Busy patterns. Don’t overdo the patterns. Busy prints take the focus off you.
Clothing with logos. Unless you’re wearing your school logo or are an athlete with a huge sponsor, avoid plastering a logo across your chest.

Maternity:

Simplicity is best. Dresses or flowy skirts with tank tops. Jeans (with real waists, not the maternity kind) Tight tops that accentuate the belly. Remember that this session is all about your midsection!

Babies:

Babies, especially newborns, are best in their bare skin. They also look adorable in hats and blankets. Bring your own, and we usually have a few to choose from. Diaper covers are also great!
Please remember to dress your baby in loose clothing and untighten the diaper an hour before the session to avoid marks on skin.

Children:

Dress your child in something that allows their personality to shine. Cheerful colors, layers, striped leggings, polka dots, stripes, tutus, etc. Let their clothing tell a story.
And if they feel most comfortable in their Batman cape or princess dress – feel free! We recommend that you bring an extra outfit or three though since accidents do happen.
It’s important that your child feel comfortable in their clothing. You don’t want their discomfort to show in the photos.

Families:

Think coordinating or complimentary colors (i.e. jewel tones, brown tones, varying shades of the same color, etc). Make sure everyone dresses in the same level too – either dressy or casual. You want to make sure you all have the same ‘feel’ with your outfits. And we always love fun shoes!
Please avoid dressing everyone matching clothing (i.e. jeans and a white or black shirt. Wear clothing that shows your personality.

Engagements:

See the General and Families section for suggestions.