1) For portrait sessions, I recommend solid colors because they put more focus on you, the subject. Solid clothing also makes it easier to edit stray hairs or wrinkles in the fabric. When picking colors, be aware that darker colored clothes will make you appear more slender on camera. If you want to draw attention, wear a vibrant color for one of your primary pieces: a jacket, shirt, or scarf. For a more detailed breakdown, check out how to pick the best colors for your photos.
2) Please take your hair bands off from your wrist ladies. This is a common faux pas that is timely to edit.
3) You should always have multiple outfits ready for your session. Your photographer may notice something that makes one piece better than another or an outfit that’s a better fit for a specific location. Try to do variations in lengths, textures, and colors. I also recommend bringing outfits that are a mix of casual, formal, and in-between. Back-ups are handy.
4) Try to have everyone in the group wear similar color tones, such as all neutrals or all-natural tones. This will make everyone in the group look cohesive and like they belong together. If one person wears something different, like a green shirt when everyone else is wearing muted blues, then all the attention will go to that individual. Try to be cohesive.
5) Dress for your client. If you wear suits to your client consultations, then I would not recommend wearing a t-shirt for your brand session. It creates a mental disconnect with your audience, and as we all know, clients work with people they trust. Make sure that the pictures people see on your social channels reflect who they see in person. What you wear on social media should be what you wear for your portraits.
