Style Guide

 

~ Style Guide by SGP! ~

 
 

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One of the most frequent questions I get asked is “What should I WEAR to my shoot??”

Well, let me help you with that!!

Below are some ideas to get the best outfits for you and your fellow photo subjects for your upcoming shoot!


See above some great examples of things to wear to any kind of shoot! But here are the bullet points:

Remember that these are just tips and you should just stick to being yourself as much as possible! 

  • Wear comfortable clothes that make you look great. Clothes should be neatly pressed and should look new or like new. Wear your favorite outfit!

  • Avoid picking something with bold, distracting patterns or colors. Tight grids or small herringbone patterns can have a moire pattern effect on camera so try to avoid grid-like patterns!

  • In corporate headshots try to avoid short sleeves, T-shirts, or tank tops unless they fit with your personality or your brand personality, try going for a sleeveless blouse, short sleeve button-up, or shift dress instead!

  • Avoid black-on-black or all-black as it can sometimes look flat in photographs, try colors with more dimension even white or off-white is better. 

  • Bring options if you are not sure about something!

  • Keep jewelry small and classic, not too reflective or flashy unless that is a part of your personality but usually the simpler the better!

  • If you would like professional make up that's fine! Any makeup should be clean and on the natural side. Translucent powder will make any shine disappear, pores look smaller and the skin will look even. Avoid shimmers or any products with too much sparkle or shine. Avoid frosts or overly bright colors.

  • Don’t get a new haircut just before the shoot, let it grow in a bit to get that natural and comfortable look.

  • If you are questioning the best choices for your appearance (for example should I wear my glasses or not? or should I smile with my teeth or mouth closed?) Just do both! You can pick later when you have both options in front of you

  • Dress for the season & the occasion! Color coordinate to the fall with oranges and reds, and the winter with blues, whites, and even evergreens! Engagement shoot? Wear white or red and stay on theme!

Just dress like the best version of you! Don't get too caught up in how you think you should look and focus on who you are!