• Preparing for Your Session

    Choose a time and day that considers your family’s schedule and habits. With any young children be sure to schedule around naps and mealtimes.

    Review our clothing suggestions below and coordinate to best capture both age and personality. You will also want to consider bringing in personal items that have special meaning or highlight the occasion.

    Clothing for a Beautiful Portrait

     

    Keep it simple. Solid colors are best. Avoid large, bold patterns and bright colors that draw attention away from your face.

     

    Cover up your arms. Long sleeves draw attention away from your arms and helps bring the focus to your face.

     

    Don't forget the bottom half. Our portrait photographer may suggest a full-length pose. Make sure you coordinate clothing from head to toe.

     

    Accentuate the positive. Darker clothing is sliming. Light tones tend to emphasize body size in photos.

     

    Frame your face. Scoop or v-neck tops flatter shorter necks and full faces. Turtlenecks or high-necked garments in portraits flatter longer necks and slender faces.

     

    Keep clothing consistent. Dress everyone in the same style for each part of your portrait session.

     

    Coordinate colors.

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    Wear light on white. White or light pastel clothing looks best against a white or light-colored portrait background.

     

    Wear dark on dark. Dark clothing looks best against darker portrait backgrounds and creates a more formal mood.

     

    Do not mix light and dark colors in portraits. Save stronger colors and patterns for accent items like scarves and neckties.

     

    Make sure that you try on your outfits the day before the session!