What to Wear
“What should we wear for photos?”
It’s important that your photos feel like you. Rather than telling you what to wear, I have some ideas for you to think through that will help you pick the perfect outfit. The only thing I’d suggest not wearing is something that has text or large graphics/logos on it. Other than that, if you’re happy, I’m happy!
How to pick the perfect outfit
Dress for Comfort & Confidence
Pull Inspiration from the Location
Wear Items and Colors you Love
Bring Options!
Dress for comfort & Confidence
When you wear something you feel good in, you won’t be constantly readjusting & worried about how you look, which means you’ll feel more confident while we are taking photos. Plus, we’ll be moving a lot, so something you can comfortably dance around in is important too.
How do you two typically dress up when you plan a cute little date?
What piece of clothing would you wear every day if you could?
Start brainstorming a list of your favorite items. These are the clothes/outfits you feel comfortable, confident, and most yourself in.
Color Inspiration from the location
Now that you’ve thought about some of your favorite items, let’s think about what colors would complement our location.
Locations in Western Washington have a lot of blues and greens.
Many couples tend to incorporate blue, green, white, beige, & black into their outfit colors.
Pops of color like yellow, orange, or pink are also really fun!
Look at a photo of our location:
As you are looking at the photo, what colors do you see in the landscape?
What colors usually match or look good with colors found at the location?
Which of your favorite items can you imagine wearing at our location? Are any of your favorite items colors that go well with the landscape?
Wear colors & Items you love
Considering the landscape where we are taking photos is a good place to start, but I also think there’s something special about wearing colors that represent you.
For example, I love pastels like yellow, orange, & blue. I wouldn’t wear a deep purple or red for a personal photoshoot that represents me. I would choose a light spring color because I feel most myself in those colors. Or something with a fun floral print.
What items in your closet feel the most you?
Bring Options
If you’re stuck between a few choices, bring them with you in case you want to change once you arrive. Plus, the weather in Washington is always changing, so it’s smart to be prepared. If we are taking photos in the early spring, it might still be chilly & could rain at any moment. Plan to bring a sweater or jacket that goes well with your outfit, just in case you get cold.
Having layers is helpful because it’s a quick way to change the vibes of your outfit, too!
MY BEST ADvicE
Have one partner pick something they love & base the other person’s outfit around that piece. Josh & I’s process usually starts with me selecting something I love, then going into his closet and holding up all his shirt options to see which looks the best.
Still not sure what to wear?
Text me photos of your outfit options and I’ll help you decide!
