What to Wear for Your Personal Branding Photoshoot
Here’s the best information I have found about what to wear for your upcoming session (and what NOT to wear) from www.artofher.com
As you prep for your personal branding photoshoot, there are a few things to keep in mind that will help you look — and feel — as confident and incredible as you already are. I love sharing these tips with my clients pre-shoot to help prep (and shop!) for shoots, so enjoy! And, more than anything, remember — you are ALREADY incredible, just the way you are. These tips will just add a new layer of ~being incredible~ to you, yeah?!
Wear Solid Colors, avoid busy prints. Prints can be distracting. To keep things simple, aim to wear solid colors. You can always wear layers and different textures like lace or ruffles.
Do not bring two outfits In the same color. To make the most out of your photoshoot, aim to bring different styles and different colors. A black shirt looks a whole lot like a black dress in photos.
Make sure that words are easy to read. Cameras can only capture you from one angle at a time. Try looking in a mirror if you're wearing clothing with wording. Can you see read it all from one angle?
Bright colors can be great, but go neutral when In doubt. Boring is best when you're in doubt. If you want to use your images over and over, the last thing you want is for people to be thinking about your clothing. We want people looking at you. Neutral colors will also complement most brand colors and Instagram feeds.
Keep jewelry minimal unless making a statement. I love big earrings, but I know when I wear them in a photo that I'm making a choice. People will be looking at my earrings instead of my eyes. Unless your jewelry is a big part of your style or your personal brand, you can skip it altogether.
Shoes rarely make It Into personal branding photos. We are usually shooting higher up, so don't plan an outfit around your favorite shoes.
Choose natural, neutral or skin tones for nail polish. Again, we don't want people staring at your nails instead of your face.
Wear fitted clothing. Photographs can only capture a moment in time so those beautiful flowy outfits can make you look a little boxy.
Aim for clothing that also compliments your location. You want to make sure the colors you choose and the styles you choose complement the location you're shooting in.
Transitional lenses go dark In great lighting. We are utilizing lots of lighting to make sure you are captured In the most flattering ways. If you wear transitional lenses, you may want to bring another set of glasses.
Glasses can be angled to reduce glare. Many people ditch their glasses because they fear the glare. I've got tricks to get rid of glare, so bring your glasses. It's you!
Avoid the wrinkles. Try on all your clothing in advance. Have everything ironed, on hangers, and ready to go days before your photoshoot.
