Dress for Portrait Success
- Keep it simple.
Solid colors are best. Avoid large, bold patterns and bright colors that
draw attention away from your face.
- Cover up arms.
Long sleeves draw attention away from your arms and helps bring the focus
to your face.
- Don't forget the
bottom half. Our portrait photographer may suggest a full- length
pose. Make sure you coordinate clothing from head to toe.
- Accentuate the
positive. Darker clothing are slimming. Light tones tend to
emphasize body size in photos.
- Frame your face.
Scoop or v-neck tops flatter shorter necks and full faces. Turtlenecks or
high-necked garments in portraits flatter longer necks and slender faces.
- Keep clothing
consistent. Dress everyone in the same style for your portrait
session. Do not mix casual and formal clothing.
Coordinate Colors
- Wear light on white.
White or light pastel clothing looks best against a white or light-colored
portrait background.
- Wear dark on dark.
Dark clothing looks best against darker portrait backgrounds and creates a
more formal mood.
- Do not mix light and
dark colors in portraits. Save stronger colors and patterns for
accent items like scarves and neckties.
Boudoir or Glamour
- Wear loose fitting
clothes before the shoot. Avoid marks left in your
skin by elastic underwear bands etc.
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