What to wear... and why
- Brandi Inman
- Sep 10
- 2 min read
Why Listening to Your Photographer About What to Wear Can Make or Break Your Photos
When it comes to planning a photoshoot, many clients focus on location, timing, and posing. While those details are important, one of the most overlooked elements is what to wear. Your outfit choices can make a huge difference in the overall look, feel, and quality of your images. Trusting your photographer’s advice on clothing is one of the easiest ways to ensure you walk away with photos you’ll love for a lifetime.
The Photographer’s Perspective
Professional photographers spend years studying light, composition, and color. They understand how different fabrics, patterns, and colors interact with natural light, backgrounds, and each other. While you may love a certain outfit, it might not photograph as well as you think. For example, small busy patterns can be distracting, neon colors can reflect onto your skin, and extremely bright whites can blow out in photos.
Photographers also know how clothing works with the environment. If you’re shooting outdoors in a golden field or fall leaves, certain color palettes will complement the scenery better than others. Listening to their suggestions ensures your outfit enhances, rather than competes with, the setting.
How Clothing Affects the Mood of Your Photos
Your clothing choices don’t just affect the technical side of photography—they set the tone and emotion of your images. Soft, neutral tones often create a timeless and romantic feel, while bold colors can add energy and playfulness. Your photographer can help guide you toward styles that match your personality and the story you want your photos to tell.
Coordination Without Matching
Many clients worry about “matching” too much, especially for family or couple sessions. A photographer can guide you on coordinating colors and textures instead of dressing everyone in the exact same outfit. This approach creates visual harmony while still allowing each person’s personality to shine.
Save Time, Stress, and Money
By listening to your photographer’s recommendations, you save yourself the stress of trial and error. You won’t spend hours searching for outfits that may not work, and you avoid the disappointment of seeing photos that don’t match your vision. Photographers want their clients to look and feel their best, and following their guidance helps make that happen.
For more about what to wear and why, click the link below to download my free style guide.
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