Okay, so you’ve booked your photoshoot (yay!) and now you’re standing in front of your closet like it personally betrayed you. I get it. Choosing what to wear can feel harder than finding something to watch on Netflix. But don’t worry!! I’m here to help you look like your best self, feel confident, and avoid any fashion regrets that might haunt your photos for eternity. Let’s dive in:
✔ DO: Coordinate, Don’t Match
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Think complimentary, not clones. No need for the whole family to show up in matching white shirts and jeans like it’s a 2002.
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Stick to a palette of complimentary colors… think neutrals, earthy tones, or colors that flow well together. I do like bold done right, just text me for opinions!
✔ DO: Dress for the Location
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Beach shoot? Flowy dresses, rolled-up pants, and barefoot vibes.
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Urban downtown shoot? Go trendy or bold—think denim, leather, or statement accessories.
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Forest or field? Think textures: sweaters, layers, boho dresses, or boots.
No stilettos in the woods, please. Unless you’re going for “glamorous but twisted ankle chic.”
✔ DO: Keep It Timeless
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Trends are fun, but classic styles = photos you’ll love forever.
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Think clean lines, solid colors, and fits that flatter your shape.
Leave the graphic tees and big logos at home unless they’re part of your brand or you’re trying to make a statement.
✔ DO: Dress in Layers
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Layers add depth and dimension to photos (plus, you can shed one if you’re sweating or add one if it’s chilly).
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Cardigans, jackets, scarves, or hats are all fair game!
Bonus: layers give you something to do with your hands. Holding a jacket > awkwardly dangling arms.
✔ DO: Be You!
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If you hate dresses, don’t wear one just because Pinterest said so.
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Love bold lipstick? Rock it. Prefer earthy and natural? Perfect.
The most important thing is that you feel confident and like yourself… not like you’re in someone else’s clothes.
❌ DON’T: Overthink It
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If you’re stressing over outfits more than you stressed over your senior prom dress, it’s time to take a deep breath.
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Bring a backup option if you’re really unsure, I’ll help you pick the winner on shoot day. And I have a pop-up dressing room!
❌ DON’T: Wait ‘Til the Last Minute
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Try everything on before the shoot day.
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Move around in it. Sit, spin, pose in front of a mirror like you’re in a Vogue montage. Make sure it fits, feels good, and doesn’t have weird creases or see-through surprises.
PSA: Wrinkles in clothes are more noticeable in photos than you’d think. Steam it like you mean it.
Bonus: What About the Kiddos?
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Dress them in comfortable, soft fabrics that don’t itch, bunch, or make them cry.
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Avoid characters or logos unless your little one insists on being Spiderman, then we roll with it and make it awesome. It happens…
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, your photos are about you, not your outfit. What you wear should support your vibe, not steal the spotlight. Show up feeling good, wear what you love, and let me do the rest.
Now go raid that closet like the confident, fabulous human you are.
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