One of the most common questions people have after booking a photoshoot is the classic “What should I wear?” Whether it’s choosing an outfit for you or coordinating outfits for your whole family, what you wear can really set the tone of the photos and truly highlight your personality and make your photos look special. Choosing the perfect combination of accessories and outfits can be daunting, but as a Bay Area portrait and wedding photographer, I put together some tips that can help you make the best decisions for what to wear to your photoshoot.

Wear Something Authentically, You – You want to ensure you can capture your personality in your photos. You want to be sure that you choose an out that makes you feel comfortable, not just in wear, but you want to choose something that makes you feel confident.

The Better the Fabrics, the More High-Quality the Photo – The more high-quality the fabrics you choose, the better the outfits will look in your photos. You can mix and match different textures and try to avoid too much matching.

Avoid Bright Colors and Stick to Classic, Light Colors – Bright colors can draw attention away from the face. Sticking to light, muted colors always seem to have the best outlook and can bring about a soft and warm feeling to your photos. If you are ever in doubt about what to wear, white is always a great choice.

Don’t Go All Out to Match – Matching can be a cute idea for a photo, but your family photos look best when coordinated through simple color palettes that accentuate each other. Using a color palette allows for more personality and creativity for each individual while still bringing you all together.

Wear Simple Designs and Patterns – If you decide to go with patterns, keep them simple to avoid creating a distraction and drawing the eyes to your clothes rather than your face. Busy patterns can look distorted in the pictures and really take away from the quality. If you can, you should also avoid logos.

Minimize Accessories – Too many accessories can make your photos look too busy. You want the focus to be centered on you, so you want to keep the accessories to a minimum.

Get Your Hair and Makeup Done – Getting your hair and makeup done for your photoshoot can not only be an excellent way to pamper yourself, but it can boost your confidence and make you feel great about your photos and how they will turn out. A professional can help bring out and highlight your best features. It’s not a must, but it’s a great way to make you feel great.

Your photos are meant to be enjoyed for years to come, and I want to help you look and feel your best so you can feel confident in how your photos can turn out. Always be sure to keep your location in mind when choosing your outfit, whether at a studio or in nature. If you would like your photo session to be dreamy, timeless, and meticulously curated, please contact me then link to my contact page http://www.christianalcazaren.com/contact

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