Preparing for Your Photo Session Experience
We are excited for you to prepare for your photoshoots! Deciding what to wear in your photoshoot is important and these helpful tips will help to make your process easy and fun!
Keep in mind, we will be photographing you mostly from the waist up, but dress HEAD to TOE just in case we pull back (this means to be sure to wear a nice pair of shoes). Please come “photo ready” with your hair done!
Please be sure to check your confirmation email to confirm how many outfit changes your package comes with. This page mentions tips for several outfits, however not every package has multiple changes. For those of you with only one outfit, use the following tips to get your outfit just right!
We will be photographing you mostly from the waist up, but dress HEAD to TOE just in case we pull back. Wear comfortable pants that go well with your outfit and that you can move in.
What to wear on top:
- Solid colors work best (avoid wearing patterns or an all-white top). Consider a color that brings out your skin/eye color.
- Layers are great (form fitted shirt & fitted jacket with flexible shoulders that don’t “pop up” when you sit)
- Wear clothing that is tailored to your body and does not puff out at the waist (avoid elastic waistbands).
What to wear on the bottom:
- Solid colored jeans (casual look)/slacks (professional look).
- Be mindful of your socks (solid & dark) and wear nice shoes.
Accessorize:
- The easiest way to change up your look is to bring another jacket, a tie or even a scarf. Wear shoes you LOVE and that represent you. Shoes say a LOT about you!
If you are not sure what top works best, wear your favorite outfit and bring one more & we will help you pick the best one.
Picking Your Outfits
1) Choosing your first outfit:
Every guy should bring a sports jacket! Dress it up or dress it down. But overall, you will get MORE attention if you wear one. For the shirt underneath, consider wearing something OTHER than a button down collared shirt.
2) Choosing your second outfit:
Bring an outer wear jacket with a knit underneath.
3) Choosing a third outfit:
Consider something casual & layered.
Consider a Jacket
You will want to think of your outfits in their entirety (head to toe). We start more professional and work towards more casual. So, start with your outfit that includes the sport jacket.
Jackets MATTER! Wear a fitted jacket that you can easily button. Button-ups are okay but ONLY with a jacket (not alone). Knit shirts or low turtle necks under a blazer work great!
If you are going to wear a cotton button-up, please bring a jacket (it will look much better). Cotton button-up worn alone (on left) looks wrinkly and can add weight. Add a jacket to make it look better!
Pre-Planning Tip:
Consider putting your ENTIRE outfits together with shoes, belt, accessories, top & bottom. Then hang them together and take pictures of them so you can remember the entire outfit on photo day.
Check out this PINTEREST PAGE for more ideas on what to wear.
Still need help selecting your outfits? Consider calling your local Nordstrom and asking for a personal stylist. Screenshot THIS page and have it with you to show him/her examples of what you need. Nordstrom stylists are trained professionals and can help you through this process!
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