What To Wear At A Photography Shoot

Im sure you have often wondered what to wear at your photoshoot. What looks best, and what puts all the focus on you. Well I made a list to explain just that.

Enjoy!

What to wear:

• Wear clothes that are comfortable and that make you look great
• Avoid logos or branding
• A simple black shirt/blouse/dress is often a good option
• Avoid white shirts unless you plan to wear it underneath something
• Darker clothes attract less attention and put the attention on your face and eyes
• Solid colors are great
• Avoid busy patterns and large lines or stripes
• Blue/green/turquoise clothing can help emphasize blue/green/hazel eyes
• Avoid red as a dominant color
• A suit or jacket are great for men wanting a more professional look
• Clothes should be neatly pressed and should look new or like new
• For multiple looks, bring a variety of clothing that emphasizes different roles/characters (professional, blue-collar worker, intellectual, sexy, etc...)
• Pay attention to details. Layers, ties, belts etc
• Different necklines will change the apparent shape of your face. Bring a variety different shirts/blouses to see what works best
• Don't worry about shoes too much unless you specifically want a full-length look
• Don't only bring 3-4 same-style shirts in different colors. Bring variety of styles
• Bring a few extra outfits so we can choose what looks best on you at the shoot

REMEMBER: Select and wear clothes that make you feel comfortable. Select something  that makes you look good.

Jewelry:

• Keep jewelry extremely simple - small is better
• Avoid jewelry that would distract from your face or that looks dated
• The picture is about your face not your jewelry
• Be prepared to remove facial piercings or multiple ear piercings

What to bring:

• Samples from magazines or other headshots to help communicate the look you want
• Good attitude
• Lip balm
• Hair brush/comb
• Makeup and hair products you prefer (especially if you have allergies)