One of the first steps to perfect senior photos is picking the right outfits! Showing off your unique style and personality is extremely important. And when it comes to what you wear, think about how you want to feel and what outfits will give you that feeling. This is where this senior session shopping guide will help you. First, ask yourself the following questions:
- What do you want your clothing choices to say about you?
- How do you want to feel when wearing the clothes for your shoot?
Once you think about your style, personality, and how you want to feel, it’s time to pick outfits that match. As Rachel Zoe said, “Style is a way to say who you are without saying a word.”
The next step is to shop your closet first! Your perfect outfit may already be in your closet. Consider your favorite outfit that you already own and determine if that will work for your senior photos. If you think it will, the right accessories are all you need to make it camera-ready. If you don’t have anything already in your closet that will do, keep reading 👇.
Shopping Tips
- Look for variety! You don’t want all your outfits to be the same type of outfit as in all jeans or all dresses. You want to mix up the style of clothing you wear. And the same goes for color…look for variety.
- Wearing the same or similar colors in all your outfits, even those of different styles will result in very plain-looking images with little variety. So be sure to choose different colors or throw in a pattern to mix it up.
- Remember to shop for accessories! One of the most overlooked items is accessories. Items such as belts, hats, scarves, sunglasses, etc., can really complete an outfit and make it look polished. Plus, accessories can be used as fun props in your photos.
- Shop for your tone! When picking the right colors for clothing, make sure you know what colors look best on you. You can do many different skin tests to determine which colors will look good on your skin tone. Do a quick vein test by flipping over your wrist and looking at the color of your veins. If they are bluish in color, your skin has a cool tone. If they are greenish in color, your skin has a warm tone. Knowing this will help you determine what colors look best on you.
- Make an inspiration board before you go, and take it with you! Pinterest is a great tool to help you visually see what you want. Create one for the different outfits that you think will best display your style and personality and refer to it when shopping.
- Try on everything and make sure it fits comfortably before you purchase it. Look at the length, the fit across your chest, how it hugs your curves, or if the item hangs on you unflatteringly. Make sure it looks great on you and you can move comfortably in it for posing during your shoot.
But Where Do I Shop?
Now that you have the tips for shopping, you have to figure out where you will go! I have a resource that lists several stores to help narrow your search. Just email me, and I will personally send you the exclusive shopping guide. If you need to book your senior photos and are still looking for a photographer, I’m your gal. I would love to have you as a client. Just inquire to let me know you’re interested!
