How to plan your wardrobe for your session

Picking out clothes for a photo session can be difficult, stressful even. If you are taking the time to plan a photo session you want to make sure that it will turn out exactly the way you want.

A general rule to keep in mind is to try to coordinate the clothes of everyone in the photo as opposed to matching. If everyone wears black or white shirts with jeans, it doesn’t create a lot of visual interest. Instead of matching, try to pick pieces that compliment each other.

Below are some tips to get the most out of your images:

• Patterns, textures and layers are great ways to add depth and visual interest to a photograph. Don’t be worried about mixing patterns, within reason. The Vargas – featured on these two pages – do a great job of pattern mixing.

• Avoid logos – unless everyone is doing a sports theme, like Royals or Mizzou

• Pay attention to footwear. Try to keep in mind that a pair of tennis shoes can easily become an eyesore if everyone else is wearing dressier, neutral toned shoes.

• Avoid neons and bright colors. They can create a color cast, meaning if you wear a neon green shirt, it could give your skin or the skin of the person you’re taking photos will a green coloring.