So you are about to gets portraits taken and don’t know what to wear. Well you are not alone. Everyday people like you and I have the same predicamint. What to wear! If I’m in a hurry sweats will suffice but that won’t cut it for portraits.

What you wear really depends on the look you are after. Whatever the choice it should reflect your personality. I can remember as a teenager taking family portraits and having to wear a very formal black dress from choir. I *hated* it. It was so not me. Actually the whole family looked stiff. My new baby sister was in a Santa suit…

If you or your family feel comfortable in formal clothing by all means this is not meant as a deterent.

As a general rule anything too busy, logos, ill-fitting, dirty, stained, worn out, or clashing should be avoided. Now rules are made to be broken but this is a good guide.

If you are in doubt ask your photographer what they have in mind. Usually they can be extremely helpful with wardrobe choices. Some photographers would be happy to delve your wardrobe to help you play dress-up!

White can be tricky. It doesn’t always fit the scene or lighting available. Knowing where and when will help.

Ultimately keep it clean, keep it simple, keep it you, and if in doubt ask!