WHAT TO WEAR

 

Ask yourself... 

What would you like to do with the images?

Wall art?

Album?

What room do you want to display the wall art in?

Then decide on a color scheme for the clothing...

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This is only a guide line, you are your own unique person and can break these guides to suite your style...

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Consider where the shoot will take place and dress to suite the backdrop keeping your color scheme in mind if the images is going on the wall, for example:

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Forest & park locations - earthy and muted tones

 

Beach location - light colors are best but strong colors can also work

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Studio - as the images will be on a white backdrop you can really choose any color scheme you want, just keep in mind when selecting white the clothes will have a washout effect against the backdrop.

 

Family & group portraits - Co-ordinate color schemes, try to avoid clashing of colors

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Best way is to choose 3 colors where your base color is 60%, the another neutral is 30% and the last 10% is a color pop

 

(works best for group/ family photos)

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Welcome to bring a few outfits if unsure, we can decide in studio!

 

 

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

 

 

Avoid clothes with writing, busy graphics or large logos on 

 

Avoid fine stripes or strong patterns

 

Avoid black tops or strong colors (can be exceptions) unless it’s the look you are going for...

 

Avoid matching outfits

 

Avoid tight or baggy clothes

 

Avoid short skirts if unable to sit in them (pulls up to high)

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Avoid clothes that shows your undergarments, like thin strappy tops or dresses. Rather wear strapless undergarments

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Shoes - looks best without on backdrop

 

Don't forget to remove hairbands/ scrunchies around your wrists

 

Nail polish that is chipped (apply fresh paint) check kids nails as well, don't forget the toes..

 

 

HAIR & MAKEUP

 

Keep makeup simple and natural, makeup to match natural skin tone (neckline)

 

Yellow based makeup shows yellow tones on skin

 

Avoid SPF in moisturizers, foundations and translucent powders that causes a "flashback/shine" effect

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Bring a hairbrush and makeup to the studio just incase you need to freshen up