Dress Guide
Dressing yourself in the morning is hard enough when you don’t have to stand in front of a camera and be your best self. Choosing what to wear for a photoshoot can trigger even the most confident, fashionable person to pull their entire wardrobe out onto the floor in search of the perfect outfit.
Don’t worry. This is SO normal - I got you covered. You should look and feel like yourself, first and foremost. Wear something you know moves with you and hugs you in all the right places.
TExture, Movement & Colour Scheming
Ones that add a cosy texture, or get picked up by the wind, filter the late afternoon sun, and glow in the morning light. Natural fibres like linen, cotton, or wool are amazing. Aim for neutrals, earthy tones, and metallics. These soft colours compliment the outdoor environment almost anywhere you go. Instead of electric blue, go for something closer to sky blue. Instead of bright orange, opt for ochre or apricot. A rule of thumb here is to choose to either complement your natural environment or contrast it. A mustard dress in a deep green forest will look epic, whereas a bright pink, patterned dress doesn’t really fit in with your surroundings.
C O M P L E M E N T A R Y colours
These colours, the ones that look incredible together, are called complementary colours. They complement each other and create a visual harmony. Complementary colours sit across from one another on the colour wheel (i.e. blue & orange, red & green, yellow & purple).
For families it’s best to keep your colour scheme limited to four colours. You can choose one person to wear a feature colour and have everyone else’s outfits complement that. Complement each other, but don’t match each other. You don’t want to create the illusion of being your partner’s siamese twin.
Be careful with pattern & prints.
Avoid large bold patterns as they often dominate the photograph and detract attention from your beautiful face. Usually, subtle smaller patterns work best. Be mindful to not have clashing pattern on different family members.
Newborns
Babies look the cutest when they are dressed just like that, babies. I know they look super cute in a little suit, but there will be plenty of time for them to wear suits when they are older. When you look back at the images, you want them to look as little as they were.
