Hey all of you 2017 seniors! Trying to figure out those perfect outfits to wear to your senior sessions? I’m going to share a few great outfits and tips that some of my seniors wore during their sessions that really made them pop!
1. Think about your surroundings!
When choosing the perfect outfit, think of what outfit will match your surroundings the best. Are you shooting at the beach? In the woods? Maybe in an urban area? Choose colors and patterns that will flatter you in those locations!
Also keep in mind which season you are shooting in!
When choosing your outfits, try to stick with solid colors. Adding in a pattern is fine but make sure its not super busy or make sure you can add a solid with it! Remember, you can always search online for outfit ideas to help narrow down your choices. If you can’t narrow it down just bring them all and I will help you!
2. Shoes
Don’t be afraid to add in some fun shoes to your photos! For you ladies, heels always make you stand out. Especially if they are more of an accent color to your outfit!
For those summer days, some cute sandals or wedges are always nice or to me, your favorite pair of chucks! A nice heeled boot can be fun for those crisp autumn or winter days! Don’t be afraid to bring multiple pairs of shoes to go with different outfits.
3. Accessories!
When it comes to accessories, there are so many ways you can add something fun and unique to your outfit. Whether it be a bracelet, necklace, or even a scarf, you can easily dress up any outfit! They also make nice accent pieces to break you up from the camera!
For the gentlemen, you can add in a cool necklace or even a watch to give a little flair to your photos!
4. Headbands, Hats, and more
Wearing a headband can give a certain look to your photos. Emily below, wore a flower crown to give a more bohemian look during her session. Tossing a hat or hair bow/flower on can glam up your session even more!
For the ladies a fun sun hat in the summer can give us another handful of poses that we wouldn’t normally be able to do.
For the gents, a cool fedora or even your favorite baseball cap will really give something unique to your photos!
5. Sports and Extra Curricular
Are you involved in sports? Are you interested in portraying that in your photos? You are definitely welcome to bring your uniform along or a piece of equipment to help show off what sports you are playing. We can even head over to the field or arena for an extra measure!
6. Dresses and Skirts
Are you the type of girl who really loves getting dressed up? You like to wear skirts and dresses often? Add a couple into your wardrobe! Dresses and skirts really give us an option to change up some posing and add some dramatic effects to photos. Especially if they are paired with some awesome accessories!
7. Make Up
Make up allows us to hide some of those blemishes we might see. It also helps to soften your skin in your photographs prior to photoshop making it look more natural. If you get your make up done by a professional (I have one on staff) they will know how to compliment those cheek bones and where to exactly put that blush to show off those smile lines. Don’t forget the eyes, a natural eye with some mascara will really show off those gorgeous things! Don’t be afraid to add a little lip color either. We can always play around with different lip colors throughout the session! Some bright red lips are always a show steeler!
Well that about wraps it up for today! Keep in mind that the more accessories you have, the more we can play with and remove throughout the session. Bring different jackets or sweaters that you can add to any outfit to give multiple posing options that we wouldn’t normally have.
Don’t just bring a couple outfits, feel free to bring any that you really had your eyes set on. We can see what we will use throughout the session, and who knows sometimes the location can alter which outfit you really want to wear. You are more than welcome to send me outfit ideas leading up to your session or ask what I might think about a certain outfit. Make sure your clothes are neatly pressed and clean, wrinkles are not as flattering and it really will make a difference if they are hung up instead of packed away!
Hair and make up is available for booking through me! I have two wonderful ladies on my team that offer these. However, I can give some other recommendations for these types of things if needed!
For any other tips on wardrobe choices feel free to ask!
Thank you all for reading and remember, book your summer senior session before April 30th and get a $20 print credit towards any session!
KB Photography 