Styling Made Easy
timeless portait styling
01.
Stick to the color pallet.
Don't feel pressured to purchase a completely new wardrobe for your session. Many beautiful outfits can be created using pieces you already own. However, if you are in need of new pieces for your photoshoot, the most helpful tip I can give you is to equip you with my favorite search terms and my favorite stores. Here are great search terms to help you find timeless pieces.
General Search Terms
timeless outfits for photoshoot, neutral family photo outfits
Color Search Terms
ivory, cream, ecru, flax, oatmeal, taupe, camel, brown, chocolate, lilac, blush, dusty rose, rust, olive, maroon, wine, dusty blue, light charcoal
Fabric Search Terms
linen, cotton, knit, cotton gauze, swiss dot, eyelet, textured cotton, muslin, waffled, heathered, chambray, ribbed, vintage
Women and Girls Terms
tiered midi dress, boho dress, smocked midi dress, flutter sleeve dress, wrap dress, cottage core dress, linen dress, gauze cotton dress, peasant dress, puff sleeve midi dress, maxi skirt, high waisted skirt, gauze button up, cotton button up, cardigan, knit cardigan, loose cardigan
Men and Boys Search Terms
henley shirt, heathered henley, waffle knit henley, linen button up, linen blend button up, chambray shirt, quarter button pullover, chino pants, khaki chinos, slim fit chinos, linen blend pants, khaki pants, dark khaki pants, taupe pants, brown pants
Favorite Stores
Budget Dress Stores: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Maurices, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, H&M
Boutique Favorites: Baltic Born, Joyfolie, Bohme, Roolee, VICI, Piper & Scoot, Aerie
Children Stores: Joyfolie, Rylee + Cru, Quincy Mae, Noralee, Jamie Kay, Zara Kids, H&M Kids
Mens Stores: J. Crew Factory, Old Navy, Gap, Target, Banana Republic
Things to Avoid
Bright neon colors, large logos and graphics, athletic wear and athletic sneakers, busy patterns that compete for attention, bulky items in pockets (phones, keys, wallets), apple watches and fitness trackers, visible bra straps or undergarments
The goal is not to match perfectly, but to create a timeless, cohesive look that keeps the focus on the people in your photographs.
02.
Choose your outfit.
flowy dresses
maxi skirt + tucked top
add cardigans for layering