Be comfortable!  If you can’t move freely or don’t feel confident, choose something different.  Being uncomfortable shows in your pictures


Let one or two people wear pattern/prints and coordinate the rest of the family members around them

Avoid everyone wear the same color. You will all blend together. Contrast and coordinating is a better choice!

The same applies with pets. If your dog is black, avoid wearing too much black. You will blend in with your dog. Try to add some coordinating and contrasting colors from your dog's coat.


Choose items with good color, texture & accessories

Coordinate outfits.


Let your outfit reflect your personality

Trendy, preppy and classic choices never go out of style

Avoid florescent colors. They can be reflective and change skin tone color


Baggy clothes can have an unflattering appearance in photos

Avoid excessively tight clothing. Form fitting is great, but too tight isn’t


Natural/earth tones coordinate great for outdoor and natural locations

Vibrant colors (avoid florescent) work great for urban and downtown locations

Iron your clothes


Test outfit(s)- sit, stand, move arms in various positions in front of the mirror. Many of my poses include movement

Follow my ‘WHAT TO WEAR’ boards on pinterest for the latest fashion inspiration


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Professional portraits of someone in a sharp blue suit against an ornate architectural background.
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Fashion portraits in vibrant blue dress against rustic wooden backdrop.
Fashion portrait on city street featuring white sweater and pink ruffled skirt.
Person in flowing white dress poses gracefully outdoors.
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Rustic outdoor photography session with vintage barn buildings in background.
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