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Preparing for Your Session

What to wear, how to prepare

A little planning makes your portraits feel timeless. Here is everything you need to arrive ready.

You Are Not On Your Own

Every client receives personal wardrobe guidance before the session. Consider this your head start.

Wardrobe

Dress for timeless, not trendy

i

Choose a Palette

Soft, warm neutrals photograph beautifully and never date: cream, camel, taupe, sage, olive, and rich browns. Pick two or three tones and build around them.

ii

Coordinate, Don't Match

For families, blend within your palette rather than wearing identical outfits. Mix textures and tones so everyone belongs together without looking like a uniform.

iii

Lean Into Texture

Knits, linen, denim, wool, and flowing fabrics add depth and movement. Texture reads as quality and keeps the focus on faces.

iv

What to Avoid

Skip large logos, neon brights, and busy patterns. They compete with your face and pull the eye away from the moment.

v

Fit and Length

Well fitted clothing always photographs best. For a more elegant, timeless feel, longer sleeves and dresses tend to age gracefully in wall art.

vi

Layer It

Jackets, cardigans, hats, and scarves add polish and give us more looks to work with in a single session.

A family in coordinated warm neutrals for a fine art portrait
Getting Ready

Look like yourself, elevated

  • Hair and makeup styled a touch more than everyday reads beautifully on camera
  • Professional hair and makeup is available on request, ask us when you plan
  • Schedule any haircuts or color about two weeks before, never the day before
  • Keep nails clean and simple, they often show in family and detail shots
  • Rest and hydrate the day before so you feel your best
Ask a Wardrobe Question
The Details

Bring the meaningful things

i

What to Bring

A second look or two, layers, and anything that helps you feel confident. For children, a favorite comfort item can work wonders.

ii

Personal Pieces

Heirlooms, instruments, letter jackets, a beloved pet, or a family quilt. Meaningful objects make artwork that is truly yours.

iii

On the Day

Arrive relaxed and a few minutes early. Everything is directed, so all you have to do is show up and be present.

Ready to Plan

Let's design your session

Reach out and we will help you plan wardrobe, timing, and everything in between.