Photoshoot Styling Guide

Imagine that we're painting a picture... the Scene has been painted, and we're about to painT you into it! but what to wear?

Why what you wear matters

Hear me out... what you wear can make or break your photos. What you wear can be like the quality of paint you use to create a piece of art. Poor quality, and the art suffers.

A good outfit doesn't have to be complicated. Think classic basics. The goal is not to have your outfit take away from you in the photo. Find items that compliment each other and aren't overpowering.

Movement + Timeless + You

TRY: Flowy, airy, fun, textured, soft, etc...

TRY: Something you can see yourself wearing in 5 years

TRY: Something that reflects your personality

TRY: Bringing accessories like a hat

AVOID: Stiff, crisp, business, startchy, etc...

AVOID: Bold, contrasting/neon colours

AVOID: At all costs, sports/athletic wear, gym clothes or gym shoes.

What I would do if I was you - colours

I always recommend neutrals and earthy-toned colours that visually fit into the natural/earthy surroundings we are shooting in.

Avoid the highly-manufactured / bright / aggressive colours and tones that just don’t look like they belong in a natural setting, Unforuntatly these colours can really damage a photo and no amount of editing will get 'the look' that your trying to go for. When it comes to color, you do want to stand out from your surroundings, but still look like you belong there.

Complimentary colours

These colours, the ones that look incredible together, are called complementary colours. They complement each other and create a visual harmony. They’re salt and pepper, Bonnie and Clyde, peanut butter and jelly. Complementary colours sit across from one another on the colour wheel (i.e. blue and orange, red and green, yellow and purple).

Recap:

• Dress for the season.

• Dress for the location.

• Compliment - don’t match (unintentionally).

• Wear something comfortable that you feel like yourself in.

• Natural fibres and earthy colours look amazing in most settings.

• Avoid large prints, logos, and patterns (unless it helps tell your story).

• Throw some accessories like a hat or denim jacket into your bag for 'just in case' moments.