What to Wear
Choosing what to wear for your session doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. My approach to wardrobe is rooted in simplicity, movement, and authenticity — clothing that feels like you, photographs beautifully, and allows your connection to take center stage. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s ease, comfort, and being fully present with the people you love.
Your Wardrobe, Thoughtfully Curated
I’ve curated shoppable mood boards on ShopMy with thoughtfully selected pieces, textures, and color palettes to help inspire your session wardrobe. And if you’d rather have a little more guidance, I’m happy to work with you to create a customized mood board specifically for you or your family.
Explore My Shoppable Mood BoardsStart With Soft, Neutral Tones
Neutral and muted tones photograph timelessly and allow skin tones, expressions, and emotion to shine. I recommend starting with a soft, neutral base and layering in subtle variation throughout the family.
Beautiful options include cream, ivory, oatmeal, beige, warm gray, muted blues, sage, olive, and soft blush. These tones age beautifully and translate naturally in both indoor and outdoor light.
Think Texture, Not Patterns
Texture adds visual interest without becoming distracting. When possible, choose fabrics that move, layer, and breathe rather than bold patterns, graphics, or heavily branded pieces.
Linen, cotton, knits, gauze, chambray, corduroy, suede, and light denim photograph especially well. If you choose a pattern, keep it subtle and let it complement the rest of your palette.
Coordinate, Don’t Match
Rather than everyone wearing the same color, think in terms of a cohesive palette. Choose two to four complementary tones and allow each person’s outfit to live within that range.
The result feels intentional without looking overly styled — allowing each person’s personality to come through while keeping the overall images visually connected.
Comfort Allows Connection
If you’re comfortable, it shows. Choose clothing you can sit, walk, cuddle, play, and move in — especially when little ones are involved.
Avoid anything overly tight or restrictive. Bare feet, simple footwear, and softly layered pieces can photograph beautifully, particularly for in-home and outdoor lifestyle sessions.
Keep the Finishing Touches Simple
You don’t need anything dramatic. Softly styled hair, natural makeup, and minimal accessories photograph beautifully and keep the focus on you and the people around you.
Think about the little details, too — clean hands, neutral nails, simple shoes, and pieces that feel intentional without feeling fussy.
Make It Feel Like You
The most beautiful wardrobe is one that feels authentic to your family. You don’t need to completely reinvent your style for your session. Instead, think about the pieces, colors, and textures that naturally feel like you — and build from there.
My goal is always to help you create something that feels intentional, effortless, and true to your family rather than overly styled.
I’m Here to Help
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. From choosing your first piece to pulling everyone’s outfits together, I’m here to help throughout the entire process. Send me your options, ask a question, or reach out if you’d like a customized mood board created for your family. We’ll make a plan together.
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Before You Get Dressed
A few of the questions I hear most often when it comes to choosing what to wear. The short answer? It doesn't have to be complicated.
What if I don't own anything that fits this style?
That's completely okay. You probably have more to work with than you think. Start with simple, neutral pieces you already love and feel comfortable in. And if you're unsure, send me a few options. I'm always happy to help you pull it together.
Should we dress up or keep things casual?
Think elevated everyday. I want you to feel like yourself, just a little more intentional. Beautiful textures, simple layers, and pieces you can actually move in tend to photograph beautifully.
Do shoes really matter?
They do, but they don't need to be complicated. Bare feet, simple sandals, boots, or understated neutral shoes can all work beautifully. The goal is simply to avoid anything that feels overly sporty, bright, or distracting.
Can we bring an extra outfit?
Absolutely. If time allows, I'm happy to make room for a second look. That said, one thoughtfully chosen outfit is often more than enough. When we aren't worrying about changing, we have more time to simply be present together.
I’m Here to Help
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. If you’re stuck between a few options or simply want a second opinion, send them my way. I’m happy to help.
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