What to Wear

What to Wear for Your Session

Wardrobe has a major impact on the final look and feel of your images. The best outfits support the story of the session without distracting from the person being photographed.

Plan Your Session

Senior Portraits

Bring 3 to 5 outfit options.
Include a casual outfit, a polished outfit, a formal or dressier look, and something personal.
Consider sports uniforms, jackets, instruments, dancewear, college gear, cap and gown, or meaningful accessories.
Avoid large logos unless they are intentional.
Choose textures such as denim, leather, knits, layers, jackets, dresses, or structured pieces.
Coordinate colors with the season and location.

Dance Portraits

Bring clean costumes, tights, shoes, warmups, and backup pieces.
Bring extra tights and appropriate underlayers.
Avoid heavily wrinkled or worn costume pieces.
Include both technical looks and creative/editorial pieces.
Bring hair supplies, pins, spray, rosin if needed, and a water bottle.
Make sure shoes are clean enough for the shooting surface.

Creative Sessions

For rain, powder, or editorial sessions, choose clothing that supports movement and visual drama.
Expect certain pieces to get wet, dusty, or stained depending on the session type.
Flowing fabric, strong silhouettes, and simple color palettes usually photograph well.
Bring towels, backup clothes, and footwear that can handle the environment.

General Styling Tips

Steam or iron clothing before the session.
Try everything on before arriving.
Bring more options than you think you need.
Avoid tiny busy patterns that can distract on camera.
Think in full outfits, including shoes, accessories, and layers.

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