Dressing for your session
Wear an outfit that feels like you, just a little more intentional.
You don’t need to buy a whole new wardrobe for your session. Choose clothes you feel good in, can comfortably move in, and won’t spend the whole session adjusting.
A few things work well for almost everyone:
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Coordinate colors instead of perfectly matching.
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Mix solids with a few simple patterns.
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Add texture with knits, denim, linen, or layers.
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Avoid large logos, words, and distracting graphics.
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Think about where we’ll be photographing and dress for the setting.
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Above all, make sure everyone is comfortable.
Family
Family sessions usually involve walking, sitting, cuddling, playing, and possibly chasing a kid or two.
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Start with one person's outfit and build everyone else's around it.
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Choose 3–4 complementary colors rather than one color for everyone.
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Mix textures and subtle patterns to add variety.
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Dresses, skirts, jeans, chinos, sweaters, and layered pieces all photograph well.
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Give kids clothes and shoes they can actually play in.
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Skip identical outfits, your family has enough personality without matching shirts.
Maternity
Choose pieces that celebrate your shape and make you feel good.
Maternity sessions are a great opportunity to bring a little variety. Feel free to bring 2–3 outfits so we can create different looks.
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Fitted dresses beautifully show the shape of your belly.
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Long or flowing dresses add movement.
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Open sweaters, cardigans, or button-downs can create softer, more casual photographs.
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Choose fabrics that move and drape comfortably.
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Coordinate your partner or children's clothing with yours rather than matching.
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Bare feet can be lovely for at-home, beach, or other relaxed sessions.
You don't have to wear a maternity gown or dress at all. If jeans and a simple top feel more like you, that's worth photographing too.
Newborn
Keep it soft and simple.
With newborn photographs, I want the attention on your baby's tiny details and the connection between you.
For baby:
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A simple onesie or sleeper.
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Neutral or softly colored clothing.
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A favorite swaddle or blanket.
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Bare feet and little baby rolls whenever possible.
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Avoid oversized outfits, large graphics, or anything that overwhelms them.
For parents and siblings:
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Soft, comfortable pieces work beautifully at home.
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Simple tops, knits, dresses, jeans, and bare feet keep things relaxed.
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Coordinate without matching.
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Avoid busy patterns that compete with your baby's tiny features.
And don't worry about dressing your newborn for the entire session. Sometimes a diaper, swaddle, and ten perfect little toes are all we need.
Baby & Milestone
Let their personality do most of the work.
As babies get older, clothing can be a little more playful while still keeping the focus on them.
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Simple rompers, overalls, dresses, knits, or onesies photograph beautifully.
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Choose clothing that lets them crawl, sit, stand, and explore comfortably.
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Bare feet are almost always adorable.
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Bring a second outfit if you'd like a different look.
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Consider including something meaningful—a favorite sweater, handmade blanket, or outfit you know they'll outgrow approximately five minutes from now.
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For outdoor sessions, choose clothing appropriate for the weather and somewhere they're free to explore.
And if those chunky little legs are currently one of your favorite things, please don't cover them up on my account.
Engagement
Keep it comfortable and like you.
For engagement photographs, I want the attention on the two of you and the way you naturally connect. Choose clothes that make you feel comfortable, confident, and still like yourselves.
For both of you:
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Coordinate without matching.
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Choose colors and tones that work well together.
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Mix textures, layers, and subtle patterns for variety.
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Wear something you can comfortably walk, sit, and move around in.
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Avoid large logos, graphics, or patterns that pull attention away from you.
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Think about your location when choosing shoes and layers.
If you want more than one look:
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Bring one outfit that feels a little more dressed up.
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Bring another that feels more relaxed and like something you would normally wear together.
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A jacket, sweater, or other layer can also change the look without a full outfit change.
And don’t worry about finding the perfect engagement-session outfit. If you feel like yourselves in what you’re wearing, we’re already starting in the right place.
Senior portraits
Bring what feels like you right now.
I recommend 2–3 looks so your gallery captures different sides of you.
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Your favorite: An outfit you already love and feel great in.
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Something dressier: A dress, jumpsuit, button-down, or polished look.
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Your thing: Sports gear, an instrument, letterman jacket, dance outfit, or something tied to what you love.
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Cap + gown: Bring it for classic graduation photos.
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What's next: College gear is welcome if you want to celebrate where you're headed.
Bring a few accessories or extra options if you can't decide. We'll figure it out together.
Business portraits and headshots
Whether you need a new LinkedIn photo, company headshot, website portrait, or images for your personal brand, choose clothing that feels like something you'd actually wear in your professional life.
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Bring 2–3 outfit options if you'd like a few different looks.
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Choose solid colors or simple patterns that keep the attention on your face.
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Layers like jackets, blazers, cardigans, and overshirts make it easy to create variety.
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Avoid tiny, busy patterns, large logos, and distracting graphics.
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Make sure everything fits comfortably—you'll look more relaxed when you feel comfortable.
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Think about where the photograph will be used. A corporate bio may call for something different than a creative business website.
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Bring any accessories that feel like part of your everyday style, such as glasses or simple jewelry.
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If we're creating environmental or branding portraits, bring tools or objects that help tell the story of what you do.