TIPS for your clothes

Clothes create the mood of your photos in a big way! Spend time planning out your wardrobe with me using these tips

Texture

The secret to beautifully photographic clothes is ’texture’.
Fabric that has dimension will catch light that makes your images stunning. It’s also very timeless & easy to coordinate pieces. Texture can be rough, smooth, layered or about a mix of different fabrics.

Movement

Fabrics that have movement create an aliveness in photos. A flowing skirt, a jumper, linen shirts, playful elements like jewellery, fun in kid’s clothes. 

Avoid Pattern

Patterns are risky as they can become the focal point of the image and we keep seeing that one item. Some patterns are okay if they are quite subtle or not detailed. ie: low-contrast & not busy.
Avoid checks and thin stripes all together.

Comfort

Make sure you can sit, squat, walk or dance comfortably. You want to be able to hold up a child, sit on the sand, not be worried about a bra strap or clothes that need adjustment.

The most problem is large clothes on little children that fall off their shoulders or bunch up when they are held.

You want clothes that are flattering and don’t highlight something you don’t like eg don’t choose sleeveless if you don’t like your arms… but don’t be “too comfortable” by being safe. Sometimes a dress might be a smidge out of your comfort zone but its worth pushing yourself a little and discovering clothes and colours that you fall in love with and create more magic photographs.

Colour Palettes

The colours you choose set the mood of your photos and tie into your background as a whole story. You can be safe or you can be wild, I’m here for all of it.
An easy way to choose is to imagine this hanging in your house - what kind of art would you like to see?

See the examples below.

Shopping

You may look at your existing wardrobe & base things off that. Or you may want to focus on an outfit for yourself & go from there. This is an opportunity to shop, try on something different and fall in love with a new colour on yourself.

Don’t go to your safe zone

eg You may love to wear Navy blue. It’s safe, its easy, you already have heaps in that colour. But Navy blue is one of the most non-event colours that exist. It says ‘sensible’ and ‘calm’ which has its place…but it doesn’t do much for skin tones, it doesn’t add magic into an image, so considering switching up to browns. It may seem strange but people look beautiful in brown. It’s warm against the skin, flattering in the right shade. It makes the images more nostalgic and earthy.

Also your dress can be the statement in the photos so explore colourful or interesting shaped outfits to set the whole mood of your photo.

Limit Black & White

These colours are ‘voids’ in a photo as they can show little detail. So a piece here and there is fine but don’t end up with lots of either. Switch up for grey, cream, beige or charcoal.

Don’t wear the same top colour, eg 2 people in white tops isn’t good.

Bring layers and options if you like or arent’ sure.

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