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If you are interested in purchasing nature prints or need portraits of your self, of your family or group, do let me know!
You can contact me through this blog or click here to send me an email
I would love to hear from you!
~ donna ~
Yes, picking the right clothes to wear for a photo shoot can be a challenge. I have been in your shoes! Thus, here is a simple "how to" guide to start with, for deciding what to wear to your photo shoot. Remember that this is basic tips for family and group photo shoots, but much of these can be applied to individual shoots as well.
Choose clothing for one person first
You don't have go out and buy all new outfits for your photo. Most times, you can get a great look by building your clothing around one person's outfit. It's usually best to start with the person in the group who has the least amount of clothes or who is hardest to pick an outfit for. Look through their closet for a great piece you want them to wear for the photos. You might also consider buying an outfit for that person and going from there. Then build the rest of the group's outfits based on the first person
Keep in mind where you are going to be shooting
Are you going to be indoors or outdoors? Is the area paved, muddy, rocky, or grassy? What kind of colors would look best in that setting? If you will be outside, it's a good idea to wear clothes you would be comfortable sitting on the ground in.
Stick to one style
Make sure everyone in the group is wearing one style of clothing such as classy (formal wear, suits, dresses, etc.), casual (shorts, t-shirts, sandals, etc.), or contemporary (a mixture of classy and casual--like a dressy top with jeans and heels).
Avoid loud patterns or huge logos or words on an outfit
Smaller patterns on part of an outfit look fine, but keep it to one or two people in your group. Patterns should compliment each other, not draw attention away from the main subject of the photo, you! Colors don't have to match, but they do need to go together. Clothing from the same color pallette or based on colors in one outfit tend to create a cohesive look without feeling too "matchy." We love fun and vibrant colors; they help the portraits "pop" off the screen or print, but remember, the emphasis of the photos should be on your faces, not your clothing.
Bring accessories and props that pull together the outfit
Using props and accessories is a good way to get different looks out of a single outfit. Think about things that characterize you and your personality: scarves, purses, shoes, items from your line of work, hobbies, and interests. Props and accessories are especially useful in spot color photography.
WHAT TO WEAR FOR A PHOTO SHOOT
Yes, picking the right clothes to wear for a photo shoot can be a challenge. I have been in your shoes! Thus, here is a simple "how to" guide to start with, for deciding what to wear to your photo shoot. Remember that this is basic tips for family and group photo shoots, but much of these can be applied to individual shoots as well.
Colors~ Greens, blues, blacks & turquoise as base colors are great. You can always accent with more dominant colors like Pink or Red, but don’t use them as a main color or they become too dominant & take away focus from your face. Try to stay away from yellow unless you are using it as an accent color. One of my favorite color schemes is rustic-earthy - brown, orange, tan & maybe a hint of maroon. When using the outdoors try to pull in some of those colors in your wardrobe, you will be amazed at how good you look when you go with the colors in nature.
Color contrast~ Don’t wear colors that will wash your face out - making the attire stand out rather than the subject, which is YOU!. If you wear a color that is too much like your skin tone, you wont be as defined. Try & stick with lighter or darker tones to give a good contrast between your skin color & you clothing. Wearing all white or cream is one of my favorites, but it only works if there is a good contrast between skin tone or skin color. If you have olive skin color or a darker complexion, white just may be a great fit for you. You can always add other colors as accent colors.
Matching~ You don’t have to be perfectly matching. Looking like you belong together is much more important than making sure every is matching. Try keeping with a few colors (2 no more than 4- we typically recommend using 3 colors) that go well together & make sure the tones you choose look good together.
MORE TIPS!
Choose clothing for one person first
You don't have go out and buy all new outfits for your photo. Most times, you can get a great look by building your clothing around one person's outfit. It's usually best to start with the person in the group who has the least amount of clothes or who is hardest to pick an outfit for. Look through their closet for a great piece you want them to wear for the photos. You might also consider buying an outfit for that person and going from there. Then build the rest of the group's outfits based on the first person
Keep in mind where you are going to be shooting
Are you going to be indoors or outdoors? Is the area paved, muddy, rocky, or grassy? What kind of colors would look best in that setting? If you will be outside, it's a good idea to wear clothes you would be comfortable sitting on the ground in.
Stick to one style
Make sure everyone in the group is wearing one style of clothing such as classy (formal wear, suits, dresses, etc.), casual (shorts, t-shirts, sandals, etc.), or contemporary (a mixture of classy and casual--like a dressy top with jeans and heels).
Avoid loud patterns or huge logos or words on an outfit
Smaller patterns on part of an outfit look fine, but keep it to one or two people in your group. Patterns should compliment each other, not draw attention away from the main subject of the photo, you! Colors don't have to match, but they do need to go together. Clothing from the same color pallette or based on colors in one outfit tend to create a cohesive look without feeling too "matchy." We love fun and vibrant colors; they help the portraits "pop" off the screen or print, but remember, the emphasis of the photos should be on your faces, not your clothing.
Bring accessories and props that pull together the outfit
Using props and accessories is a good way to get different looks out of a single outfit. Think about things that characterize you and your personality: scarves, purses, shoes, items from your line of work, hobbies, and interests. Props and accessories are especially useful in spot color photography.
Tips courtesy of BG Photography (Yvette Hammonds) and Koren Reyes Photography
