Peter Barlow Photography

What to wear

 

  WHAT TO WEAR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY -THE SESSION

Please have a look at these photographs to give you some ideas for your session.

What are the best clothes to wear for my session
The clothes you choose are very important - they will have a significant impact on how your finished portraits look.
Generally, smart casual clothing suit our style of photography best. 
The best colours are black, white, blue & cream, which are classic colours and most people have in their wardrobes.
Avoid logos and labels as much as possible as these are the things in the image that tend to date.
Make sure your clothes are comfy - there is nothing worse than a top that is too short or jeans that are too tight
Ladies dont forget to paint your toes

Some examples of what to wear
Denim jeans with white shirts/Tshirts/Blouses
Black trousers with black tops or coordinated colours
Cream Chinos with blue tops or coordinated colours
When you have chosen your outfits, lay them all out on the bed if one item of clothing stands out, then that person will stand out in the photograph - so change it.

What if I am not sure
If you are unsure, bring some extra items with you and we can give you some advice when you arrive at the studio.
Some examples of what NOT to wear
A family of 4 people - 3 have black trousers and black tops - and I has black trousers and a white top, this will spoil the look of the portrait as
the person in the white shirt will stand out too much.
It is better to have solid colours rather than stripes and fussy motifs.
Talk to us and see what we can do for you.    01228 409 407