WHAT TO WEAR TO YOUR SESSION

So, you've picked your photographer and scheduled your session but now you find yourself stumped on what to wear. Do you go a bit more dressed up and wear a fancy dress, or keep it casual in jeans? What colours should you incorporate into your session wardrobe? Should you and your significant other coordinate your outfits? Choosing what to wear on the day of your photo session may seem overwhelming, so here are a couple of tips on choosing your perfect outfit.

NEUTRAL COLORS ARE YOUR FRIEND (AND YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER'S TOO)

Neutral colours (grays and creams, especially) and deeper hues are more camera-friendly than super bright, neon colours. There are ways to successfully incorporate colour into your session, however. Pops of colour work well to bring interest into an outfit that may otherwise look drab. However, if you still prefer to opt for a colourful outfit, deeper and softer hues are definitely the route to take. These types of colours will pop against your background without overwhelming the viewer's eyes.

SHOW OFF YOUR BEST ASSET

Have you ever noticed you feel more confident in a certain type of outfit that highlights one of your best features? Maybe it's that fit & flare dress that highlights your figure perfectly, or that mini skirt that shows off your awesome legs. Whatever that outfit is: wear that or something similar. Knowing that you're highlighting your best asset during your session will give you confidence throughout the shoot, and it will definitely show in your final images.

MAKE SURE YOU'RE COMFORTABLE

Make sure that whatever you choose to wear is something you're comfortable in. There's nothing worse that having to spend an extended amount of time in an uncomfortable outfit, wishing you could just take it off. Awkwardness and insecurity can stem from wearing something uncomfortable to your session, and that can affect how your final images turn out. So definitely choose something you feel comfortable and confident in when making decisions for your session wardrobe.

MATCH YOUR BACKDROP

Always keep your session location in mind when choosing your outfit. If your session is taking place in the city, dressing up a bit more is a good idea. Putting on some cute heels with a slightly fancier dress than normal would match the city vibes of the location. If you've chosen a more natural background, you may want to choose something a bit more casual such as a longer flowy dress. Opt for casual footwear, such as flat sandals or boots, that will make it easy to navigate your surroundings throughout the session. Also, be prepared to go barefoot at times. Personally, I love asking clients to go barefoot in a more natural setting as it can add to the overall vibe of the session.

ASK YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Always, always, always remember that you can reach out to your photographer to help you plan your outfits for your session. I love when clients ask me for input because I can help guide them towards things that will accentuate their beauty during their sessions.

Choosing what to wear doesn't have to be stressful. With these tips in mind and your photographer's help, making a decision on your session wardrobe should be just another fun portion of your overall experience.