Event Day Advice

Event Day Advice

Weddings, Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s

  • Have comfy shoes
  • Have screenshots of the timeline
  • Have a bag with snacks and water
  • Don’t be shy about grabbing your photo team during the party

    • What to Wear: Outfit Changes & Layers

    Engagement & Portrait Sessions

    When out in public, there won’t be any place for an outfit change. But if you  dress in layers, you have options that are just as good as an outfit change. Just add a cute jacket or button-down or take one off, and you have yourself a new look.

    What to Wear: Head Shots

    So you want to put your best foot forward in your head shot. This is the image that’s going to sell you with one glance.

    • Wear clothes that are appropriate for your profession
    • Have contrast between your skin color and clothing; fair-skinned people shouldn’t wear white exclusively.
    • A person with fair complexion will typically look best in blue, green or black
    • A person with medium skin complexion, will probably look best in colors like red, gold, forest green, cream, brown, and purple
    • A person with dark skin complexion can wear almost any color, but professional headshots will look better with at least one light-colored piece of clothing for contrast

    What to Wear: Bright Colors vs. Dark Colors

    Bright Colors: The Pros

    • Shows personality
    • Help set you apart from your background

    Bright Colors: The Cons

    • May distract from your face and facial expressions
    • May not be flattering to all body types
    • May cause unwanted and hard-to-remove color reflections on skin (neon and non-white colors)

    Dark Colors: The Pros

    • Has a perceived slimming effect for all body types
    • Emphasizes your face and expressions

    Dark Colors: The Cons

    • May not reflect your personality
    • May blend into the background (photographers can get around this)

    What to Wear: Large Patterns vs. Small Patterns

    Large Patterns: The Pros

    • Shows personality

    Large Patterns: The Cons

    • May distract from your face and facial expressions
    • May not be flattering to all body types

    Small Patterns: The Pros

    • Generally more flattering for many body types
    • Emphasizes your face and expressions with little distraction
    • Shows personality

    Small Patterns: The Cons

    • A little distracting from facial expressions, but hardly noticeable

    What to Wear: Horizontal Stripes vs. Vertical Stripes

    Horizontal Stripes (side to side): The Pros

    • Shows personality

    Horizontal Stripes (side to side): The Cons

    • May distract from your face and facial expressions
    • May not be flattering to all body types

    Vertical Stripes (up and down): The Pros

    • Generally more flattering for many body types
    • Shows personality

    Vertical Stripes (up and down): The Cons

    • May distract from your face and facial expressions
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