What to Wear to Your Photoshoot
So you’ve booked a photo session with your photographer, now what should you wear? You have seen the outfit fails where everyone is to “matchy matchy” and the ones where they definitely did not coordinate with the rest of their family. I have been photographing now for over 8 years and I have seen so many styles come and go. I decided to put together a blog of my favorite Amazon finds! I ordered around 15 dresses to try on for a wedding and found some great pieces that I also included. I have had little clients in the studio, and asked their momma’s where they found their adorable outfits, and their answer was Amazon. Enjoy! (I have attached links below with photos and prices.)
What NOT to wear to a photoshoot
I am going to start out by saying, AVOID LOGOS! You don’t want to remember your family photos by PINK written across your chest or a popular Disney character on your little one’s dress. Skip the baseball caps, neon colors, hoodies, and light up tennis shoes. Let’s focus on your faces and not what’s on your clothes. Let’s use your clothes to compliment you and your surroundings.
Other than the huge brands, logos, and advertisements busy patterns and colors are also a no go. These busy patterns and neon colors can distract from the beauty that your photographer is capturing. Let the scenery and your faces be the center of attention. Your photographer will love and appreciate you so much!
One last thing to avoid is underdressing, you don’t need to show up in a ball gown or tux, but you will appreciate your photos so much more if you show up in a nice skirt, dress shirt, or flowy dress. Avoiding tank tops, jersey’s, ball caps, and everyone wearing white t-shirts tucked into their jeans would be for the best.
What to wear to a photoshoot
So we have discussed what not to wear, now lets get to the good part of what to wear to your photo session!
What you wear will depend on what time of year it is, fall, winter, spring, or the middle of summer.
Accessories are not necessary, keep them to a minimum. Unless it’s a fancy hat, hat’s for women are fun to bring along and throw on for a few photos towards the end of your session.
Stick to solid, muted colors–earthy tones, golden yellows, navy, maroons, muted gem tones, monochrome, and beige.
Flatter your figure–don’t wear clothes that are too tight or too baggy, or clothes that accentuate your insecurities. Wear something you feel comfortable and beautiful in!
Wear sleeves or quarter-sleeves, depending on the weather. I know one of my biggest insecurities is my upper arms, when I had my professional photos taken I wore sleeves and felt so much more confident. Covering your arms may take the focus away from them and flatter their shape at the same time.
Dress in long skirts, pants, or dresses. Long flowy dresses photograph so beautifully, and you will have so much fun wearing one and twirling around no matter how old you are!
Wear your hair how you like it and feel most beautiful, I would suggest to avoid pony tails and doing something more natural and flowy. A good loose curl is always beautiful.
Coordinate your clothing–in group photos, try to keep everyone wearing 2-4 colors. I really suggest picking 2 colors as your base and having everyone somehow coordinate that into their outfits and the branching out with 2-3 more colors and connecting everyone with those. If that is a hair bow, vest, boot, or undershirt. Have dad wear NAVY with a YELLOW undershirt, mom wear YELLOW and BLUE JEANS, Daughter wear a YELLOW AND NAVY Dress, and son wear NAVY plaid. These are great ways to color coordinate and also can throw a couple colors into the mix such as maroon hair bow or shoes.
I have went through and selected AFFORDABLE and stylish outfits (with direct links) that I have photographed in previous sessions or bought myself. To visit the link, click on the photos below.
Maternity Outfits for Photo Sessions
Mother Bee Women's Floral Over The Shoulder Ruched Maternity and Nursing Dress Made in USA - $37.99
Mother Bee Women's Floral Over The Shoulder Ruched Maternity and Nursing Dress Made in USA - $37.99
Wrapped Ruched Maternity Dress - $37.95
4 Month-2 Year Outfits - Great For Cake Smash and Milestone Sessions
Emmababy Newborn Infant Baby Girls Cute Bodysuit Cotton Floral Printed Jumpsuit Long Sleeve Clothes - $11.59
Vintage Princess Kids Baby Flower Girls Dress Silver Velvet Tassels Party Dresses Outfit - $13.99-$15.99
Seyurigaoka One Piece Outfits Baby Grey Striped Rompers with Button Kids Long Sleeve Playsuit Jumpsuits Pants Cotton Clothing - $10.00-16.99
Newborn Baby Girl Daisy Lace Floral Ruffle Romper Bodysuit Sleeveless Square Collar Summer Outfits - $5.98-$13.98
Newborn Baby Girl Clothes Ruffles Sleeve Off-Shoulder Bodysuit Vintage Floral Romper Elastic Waist Jumpsuits Outfit
Newborn Kid Baby Boy Girls Print Sleeveless Romper Jumpsuit Outfits Summer Clothes - $6.99-$15.99
Newborn Infant Baby Girls Ruffle Sleeve Romper Bodysuit Lace Tutu Dress Jumpsuit Outfits Clothes - $15.48
Shalofer 3PCS Baby Boys Birthday Photography Romper Lion Costume Outfits with Tail and Crown - $13.98-$33.98
Newborn Baby Girl First Birthday Outfit Ruffle One Print Backless Jumpsuit Bodysuit - $15.32
Newborn Infant Baby Girl Clothes Lace Halter Backless Jumpsuit Romper Bodysuit Sunsuit Outfits Set - $6.99-$15.99
Newborn Infant Baby Girl Clothes Lace Halter Backless Jumpsuit Romper Bodysuit Sunsuit Outfits Set - $6.99-$15.99
Newborn Infant Baby Girl Clothes Lace Halter Backless Jumpsuit Romper Bodysuit Sunsuit Outfits Set - $6.99-$15.99
Newborn Infant Baby Girl Clothes Lace Halter Backless Jumpsuit Romper Bodysuit Sunsuit Outfits Set - $6.99-$15.99
Newborn Infant Baby Girl Clothes Lace Halter Backless Jumpsuit Romper Bodysuit Sunsuit Outfits Set - $6.99-$15.99
Newborn Infant Baby Girl Clothes Lace Halter Backless Jumpsuit Romper Bodysuit Sunsuit Outfits Set - $6.99-$15.99
Newborn Infant Baby Girl Clothes Lace Halter Backless Jumpsuit Romper Bodysuit Sunsuit Outfits Set - $6.99-$15.99
Newborn Infant Baby Girl Clothes Lace Halter Backless Jumpsuit Romper Bodysuit Sunsuit Outfits Set - $6.99-$15.99
Newborn Infant Baby Girl Clothes Lace Halter Backless Jumpsuit Romper Bodysuit Sunsuit Outfits Set - $6.99-$15.99
Baby Girl Floral Headbands Set - 3 pcs Flower Crown Newborn Toddler Hair Accessories by mligril - $10.99
Newborn Baby Boy Girl Cotton Line Sleeveless Straps Bodysuit Romper Jumpsuit Outfits Long Sleeve Clothes
Newborn Baby Girl Floral Bodysuit+Headband 2 pcs Summer Flare Sleeve Fashion Jumpsuit 0-24Months - $13.99
Newborn Infant Baby Girl Clothes Ruffle Lace Jumpsuit Romper Headband Cake Smash Outfit First Birthday Sunsuit - $4.65
Special cal Baby Girls Velvet Suspender Skirt Infant Toddler Ruffled Casual Strap Sundress Summer Outfit Clothes - $11.98
Infant Baby Girl White Lace Tutu Romper Bodysuits Ruffle Jumpsuit Princess Birthday Outfit Dress Summer Clothes - $14.98
Baby Girls 2 pcs Sets Cotton Ruffles Romper Outfits Clothes - $14.49-16.99
Newborn Baby Girl Ruffled Lace Halter Romper Outfit Clothes Playsuit Clothing Set - $13.99
Calsunbaby Infant Baby Girls One Piece Short Sleeve Ripped Denim Jeans Ruffle Romper Sunsuit Outfits Jumpsuit - $6.99-$14.59
Baby Girl Sequins Mermaid Bodysuit Romper Jumpsuit Outfit Sunsuit Clothes - $5.98-$13.98
Women’s Family Session Outfits
Asyoly Womens Boho Floral Elastic Waist Chiffon Elegant Ruffled Maxi Summer Skirts S-XL - $22.99
Azalosie Wrap Maxi Dress Short Sleeve V Neck Floral Flowy Front Slit High Low Women Summer Beach Party Wedding Dress - $39.99
Azalosie Wrap Maxi Dress Short Sleeve V Neck Floral Flowy Front Slit High Low Women Summer Beach Party Wedding Dress - $39.99
R.Vivimos Womens Cotton Embroidered High Low Long Dresses - $36.99
LILBETTER Womens Off The Shoulder Ruffle Party Dresses Side Split Beach Maxi Dress - $26.99
Children’s Outfits
SANMIO Toddler Baby Girls Dress Suspender Skirt Set, 3pcs Ruffled Stripe T-Shirt Clothes + Strap Skirt Outfits - $14.99
Newborn Baby Ruffle Romper Lace Sleeveless Bodysuits Bowknot Tassels Jumpsuit Sunsuits Summer Outfits - $12.99
Newborn Baby Ruffle Romper Lace Sleeveless Bodysuits Bowknot Tassels Jumpsuit Sunsuits Summer Outfits - $12.99
Newborn Baby Ruffle Romper Lace Sleeveless Bodysuits Bowknot Tassels Jumpsuit Sunsuits Summer Outfits - $12.99
Girls Maxi Dress,Kids Floral Casual T-Shirt 3/4 Sleeve Dresses with Pocket for Girls 6-12T - $19.99
Girls Maxi Dress,Kids Floral Casual T-Shirt 3/4 Sleeve Dresses with Pocket for Girls 6-12T - $19.99
YOUNGER TREE Toddler Infant Baby Girl Dress Floral Ruffle Flare Half Sleeve Yellow Skirt Party Dresses Clothes - $13.99
Toddler Baby Girl Outfits Set Infant Romper Long Sleeve Skirt Kids Suspenders Princess Dress with Floral
MODNTOGA Baby Girls Clothes Stripe Long Sleeves Ruffle Suspender Dress 3pcs Outfits - $13.59
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