What to Wear
Choosing what to wear for your session doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. My approach to wardrobe is rooted in simplicity, movement, and authenticity — clothing that feels like you, photographs beautifully, and allows your connection to take center stage. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s ease, comfort, and being fully present with the people you love.
I'm Here to Help Throughout the Process
You don’t have to figure out your wardrobe on your own. From choosing the first piece to pulling everyone’s outfits together, I’m here to guide you throughout the entire process. If you’re unsure where to start, send me what you’re considering and I can help you refine your choices, build a cohesive palette, and provide personalized selections that fit your family, your style, and your session.
Start With Soft, Neutral Tones
Neutral and muted tones photograph timelessly and allow skin tones, expressions, and emotion to shine. I recommend starting with a soft, neutral base and layering in subtle variation throughout the family.
Beautiful options include cream, ivory, oatmeal, beige, warm gray, muted blues, sage, olive, and soft blush. These tones age beautifully and translate naturally in both indoor and outdoor light.
Think Texture, Not Patterns
Texture adds visual interest without becoming distracting. When possible, choose fabrics that move, layer, and breathe rather than bold patterns, graphics, or heavily branded pieces.
Linen, cotton, knits, gauze, chambray, corduroy, suede, and light denim photograph especially well. If you choose a pattern, keep it subtle and let it complement the rest of your palette.
Coordinate, Don’t Match
Rather than everyone wearing the same color, think in terms of a cohesive palette. Choose two to four complementary tones and allow each person’s outfit to live within that range.
The result feels intentional without looking overly styled — allowing each person’s personality to come through while keeping the overall images visually connected.
Comfort Allows Connection
If you’re comfortable, it shows. Choose clothing you can sit, walk, cuddle, play, and move in — especially when little ones are involved.
Avoid anything overly tight or restrictive. Bare feet, simple footwear, and softly layered pieces can photograph beautifully, particularly for in-home and outdoor lifestyle sessions.
Keep the Finishing Touches Simple
You don’t need anything dramatic. Softly styled hair, natural makeup, and minimal accessories photograph beautifully and keep the focus on you and the people around you.
Think about the little details, too — clean hands, neutral nails, simple shoes, and pieces that feel intentional without feeling fussy.
Make It Feel Like You
The most beautiful wardrobe is one that feels authentic to your family. You don’t need to completely reinvent your style for your session. Instead, think about the pieces, colors, and textures that naturally feel like you — and build from there.
My goal is always to help you create something that feels intentional, effortless, and true to your family rather than overly styled.
I’m Here to Help
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. From choosing your first piece to pulling everyone’s outfits together, I’m here to help throughout the entire process. Send me your options, ask a question, or reach out if you’d like personalized wardrobe selections for your family. We’ll make a plan together.
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