The final images in your gallery are more than just the click of my camera. A lot of components work together to ensure your images are timeless, beautiful, and true to you. Editing, location, composition, posing, and outfits! The moments during your session are translated into lasting artistic images.
Colour palette is the first thing your eye will notice when glancing at an image, so it's a foundational element of your outfits!
Choose a warm or cool neutral base (think beige or grey) and build off of that. Use 2 or 3 neutrals with 1 or 2 accent colours, all within the warm or cool framework. I honestly consider some colours to be neutrals too, like denim and olive green. Accent colours such as rich earthy tones, dark muted jewel hues, or soft pastels are a great way to bring in some personal style. Patterns can be a fun way to add pops of colour, but try to stick to simple patterns of a medium or large size like minimal florals, wide stripes, or monochrome plaid.
Texture adds visual interest to your outfits without overwhelming your images the way a lot of different prints would. It's also a great way to add dimension and variety while sticking to your colour palette. Textures include chunky knits, lace, fringe, corduroy, velvet, leather, and linen. Texture can be incorporated in your outfit in jackets, sweaters, shoes, hats, jewelry, as well as your props, products, and tools! Feel free to have fun with these and use as many textures as you would like.
Layers add movement and depth to your images. Now is the time to accessorize! This is a great way to add texture as well. A cozy cardigan, leather jacket, plush socks showing above boots, a scarf, layered necklaces, lace kimono, knit beanie. Keep in mind your location when accessorizing. A beach in the summer isn't the place for a beanie, but a lace kimono would be perfect!
It's important to keep your photo session environment and weather in mind when selecting outfits and accessories. If we're heading to the beach, it's not the time to wear your best heels, think more flowy dress and strappy sandals. If we're going to a woody area in summer, green isn't a good choice in your colour palette - we don't want to lose you in all the foliage! Both colour and context of your chosen location will limit and guide your outfit choices!
Make sure you can move comfortably. Items like short skirts, tight pants, and stiff jackets can limit what poses we can do. For workflow images, keep in mind potential safety hazards of your workspace like long sleeves, proper footwear, or loose hair.
