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

family