What to Wear for Your
Photo session

• Start with one anchor outfit first. Usually your dress, baby’s romper, or the piece you already love. Do not try to shop for everyone at once. That is how we end up spiraling.

• Pull 3–5 colors from that anchor outfit and use those colors for everyone else.

• Choose colors that complement each other and your season/backdrop. A fall field, beach session, in-home newborn session, and downtown shoot will not all call for the same palette.

• Lighter, softer colors usually make skin tones look fab because they don’t reflect weird colors onto you or your family. Please, with love, no neons.

• One pattern can add interest without competing. Five patterns usually want to fight each other.

• You don’t need a fitted outfit from head to toe. Instead, look for one detail that gives shape: a defined waist, open neckline, structured shoulder, tucked top, cropped jacket over a dress, or belted jumpsuit.

• Texture is your friend. Lace, ribbing, knits, linens, buttons, eyelet, gauze, denim, and corduroy all add depth without needing a ton of styling.

• I LOVE layers. They can add shape, movement, warmth, and a little interest. 

• Before you commit, film a quick phone video of yourself walking, sitting, turning, and holding your kiddos. If it rides up, clings, pulls, or needs constant adjusting on camera in your bedroom, it will do the same thing in front of mine. 😉