1) The document provides guidelines for what to wear for photography sessions, recommending clients wear comfortable, neutral-toned clothing they normally wear rather than buying new outfits. 2) It suggests bringing a selection of bottoms, tops, and accessories to choose from for different locations, changing as needed. 3) Factors like weather conditions, terrain, and activity should inform clothing choices for breathability, traction, and layers.

1. What To Wear Guide

2. Man oh man. I know it can feel kind of daunting to pick what to wear for photos. Here
are a few guidelines I’ve put together so you guys can be sure to look hot and be all over
each other and feel like Beyonce, while still making sure the images are focused on
your guys’ love, not what you’re wearing. Full disclaimer, this is just what I’ve found to
work best from trial and error from past shoots, they’re only guidelines, not rules! You
can show up wearing potato sacks for all I care.
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Ultimately, I want you guys to look like yourselves. Don’t feel like if you don’t follow
these guidelines that your photos are gonna suck. The most important thing to me is
that you guys feel and look like yourselves, how you normally dress, so you can be as
comfortable as possible! A lot of people try to go shopping for new clothes for the shoot
beforehand but I actually recommend not going that route. Bring stuff you normally
wear, stuff that’s already in your closet that you love and feel yourselves in. An old
band t shirt and ripped jeans? Perfect. A lot of my couples will go shopping for “nicer”
looking clothes which is totally fine, but sometimes they regret not just wearing they
feel like themselves in. Who cares if you look back at the photos in 20 years and laugh
about what you’re wearing? As long as it represented what you guys are like right now,
thats all that matters. Plus, most guys are usually not all that stoked about putting on a
collared ironed button up with dress shoes if they’re used to wearing flannels and
converse every day. Promise they’ll be way more happy to be at the shoot
if you don’t force an outfit he thinks is stupid.
So here's the rundown.

3. Here’s a few guidelines to help if you’re feeling lost about
what to wear :
First off, I always recommend to bring options. To get the best results, I’ll help pick and
pull from the options you bring for you guys to change into for each location we shoot
at. This way I can make sure the outfits compliment the environment so that the focus
is on you two, not on any distractions, which yes, can be your outfits. All you have to do
is make sure you bring stuff that you feel like a million bucks in that we can pick and
pull from!
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Don’t bring your whole closet though. It will take too much time for me to go through
everything and will take time away from your session. Most people bring about 3 or 4
pairs of bottoms and 4 or 5 tops each, then you can bring dresses, accessories, jackets
and whatnot as well. Also, just know that depending on where we are shooting, you’ll
most likely be changing in the back of the car on the side of the road. If you aren’t
down with that, that’s totally fine and you can just bring one outfit! Just make sure to
text me a few photos of the outfit options you have and we can pick it out together
beforehand.

4. Make sure it makes sense.
Think about the conditions and locations
we are going to be shooting in and plan
around it. If we are going to be hiking
around the mountains, bring shoes with
good grip and you won’t twist your
ankles in. If we are shooting on a sandy
beach, it would look weird if you’re wear-
ing shoes (ps heels are almost always a
bad idea in most scenarios, unless you’re
freakishly good at walking in them haha).
If it’s freezing cold outside, bring lots of
layers and warm clothes with wool socks
and boots. If it’s going to be hot, bring
clothes that can breathe more so you
don’t have sweaty pit stains in the
photos. Be as comfortable as you can be!

5. I typically recommend sticking with neutrals and earthy
tones. Neutrals doesn’t mean just grays and browns,
there’s neutrals of every color (mustard yellow, forest
green, navy blue, burnt orange, etc). Stay away from
bright, fluorescent distracting colors. The only specific
colors I typically recommend to stay away from are
pinks, bright oranges, and reds. If you have dark or olive
toned skin it might be an exception with the light condi-
tions, but a lot of the time it results in people looking
really pink and weird in photos. So just try and stay away
from those colors if you can, but if you really want to
wear something that is pink, orange or red just check
with me!
COLORS

6. I love when people bring hats, sunglasses, scarves,
jewelry, etc because it’s nice to pair them with dif-
ferent outfit options. Just avoid wearing watches
so they dont distract from your faces when I’m
getting close up shots!

7. HAIR + MAKE UP
A lot of people ask me whether or not they
should get your hair and makeup done by a pro.
My answer is always "whatever will make you
feel best, do that." If you want your hair and
makeup done, then definitely do it, because the
most important thing is that you feel confident
like Beyonce always. If you're getting hair and
makeup done, I recommend you schedule to be
done at least an hour before you have to leave for
the shoot so you aren't late. Also, if you're going
to want a spray tan, be sure to get a suuuuper
natural airbrushed spray tan rather than one
from a salon/tanning place. We don't want you
looking like an oompa loompa!

8. If you have anymore questions, don’t hesitate to let me
know! If you’re still freakin out about what to wear feel
free to shoot me a pic or two of what you’re thinking, or
we can create a little Pinterest board together! But over-
all, just wear what you’re comfortable in and feel like you
in. A pair of Vans you’ve had since 8th grade? Great. A
sweater you wore for basically a month straight? Awe-
some. A hat that you know your mom hates? Perfect. You
do you, and I promise the photos will turn out amazing.
Welp, that’s all folks!