Wardrobe & Styling

Try everything on before your session to make sure outfits work together & fit well.
Check all clothing for stains, pilling and signs of disrepair. These are not items you will to include in your session.
If your session includes multiple outfits, bring clean, pressed outfits on hangers; Photoshop doesn’t fix wrinkled clothing.
Bright, solid colors, large patterns, layers. Black/navy solids for B&W images. Fellas, rich, saturated colors are great.
Variety is key - include at least one CLASSIC and one FUN option if you are shooting in multiple outfits.
Coordinate oversized tops with tailored bottoms & vice versa for balance. Men, think tailored fit.
Plan outfits down to socks / shoes because they WILL show in your photos. Bring a belt - just in case! Guys, bring a clean, plain white t-shirt.
Choose clothes that tastefully accentuate your favorite features.
Don’t forget accessories: hats, shoes, sunglasses, scarves, jewelry, etc. Save hats for the end of your session to avoid hat head.
Be sure to wear nude/neutral undergarments that fit properly.
Manicure nails, groom/tweeze brows, clean hair & moisturize skin. Gentlemen, you too!
Trim hair & touch up color as needed a week before your session.
Protect your skin from sun before your session! I can retouch blemishes, but peeling, burned skin & odd tan lines, not so much. Be sure to shave what needs to be shaved.
FAMILIES: coordinate within a style, level of dress and complementary colors, but avoid being matchy-matchy.

Clothing with signs of wear, loose threads, snags or stains.
Small, busy patterns and fluorescent colors.
Clothing should fit properly; steer clear of too-tight or overly baggy items .
Oversized tops paired with oversized bottoms or tight tops with tight bottoms.
Keep it classy; no sheer/revealing or overly tight clothing, too-short dresses/rompers.
Clothing with prominent logos / words distract from your face.
Colored / patterned undergarments can show through in-camera.
PLEASE, no self tanner (it always looks uneven and orange in-camera).
Chipped nail polish, split ends or sloppy makeup.
Men, I can't edit scruff; unless you want the unshaven look, shave before your session.

Props that are meaningful to you.
Seniors: sports equipment, jerseys/uniforms, musical instruments, letter jackets or club attire, dance gear, art and books, etc. Be creative! Your session should represent who you are right now. A car, motorcycle, bicycle, etc are also allowed.
Kids can include special toys, blankets, etc.
Your family pet (or pets!) can also be included in your session. Just be sure a handler is on site to attend to your pet and/or run him home when we are through.

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