Family, Couples, Engagement & Senior Sessions

What To Wear To Your Session

One of the main questions you might have now that you've booked your session is "what do we wear?". I want you to feel beautiful and relaxed in your images which will reflect the beauty in you. The biggest tip is to find something you feel beautiful in because if you're uncomfortable or self-Conscious in your outfit will reflect in your images. Start with one piece that you love and use it as your inspiration to coordinate the clothes for the rest of your family.

COLOR + PATTERNS

I often suggest muted and natural tones in a range of shades or some soft patterns. Often the environments we shoot in can have lots of colors and wearing bright colors can clash and also cast that color onto other family members in a session. Browns, mustard, yellows, dusty pinks, oranges or earthy greens, creams or white clothing all look great.

To add a bit of variety, choose one patterned piece, such as a long flowy dress for yourself and then pull out some similar colors from that pattern and dress family members in those color shades.

TEXTURE + MOVEMENT

Layering different textures when choosing your outfits is a great way to really bring your outfits together and add more interest. Think linens, textured clothing, such as waffled materials or lace, chunky knits and anything that flows! Clothing that allows for some movement always photographs beautifully especially outdoors when it’s a little windy.

CREATIVE PROPS 

Think along the lines of blankets, picnic rugs, linen throws, greenery, baby wraps, hats, or a warm blanket or shawl for winter sessions. Props such as these are a great way to enhance a session and add something a little extra. Once you have chosen your outfits, you can source props that work well or have varying textures and colours that compliment your outfits.

FOOTWEAR

I’m all for barefoot sessions, especially if we’re at the beach or at home I always suggest leaving shoes off as this suits these environments well. If we are in bushland or another outdoor setting, wear suitable footwear that works in well with your outfits and is easy to walk around in (ditch the heels and opt for flats!) you'll thank me later.

HAIR + MAKEUP

No pressure, I love natural and I want you to fill comfortable as it's my job to capture your beauty. Professional hair and makeup done for your session is your option, what matters is what makes you feel the best, then go for it!

A FEW THINGS TO AVOID

Steer clear of large brand names on your clothing, the ‘jeans & white shirt’ combo for the whole family, or dressing everyone in black or all dark colors. Try to mix up the color palette, bring in a good mix of colors and patterns. These photographs are going to be images that you look back at for generations to come so take time to find something that you love and that captures your personal style. 

GET IN TOUCH + SOME INSPIRATION FOR YOU

You are always very welcome to text me through photos of your outfits so I can help you decide on what looks great for the session. I can also created some Pinterest boards for you with lots of clothing combination ideas so you can get some more inspiration about how to put outfits together. Don't be shy, I'm here to help!