Hints and Tips : Clothing

When choosing clothing for a portrait shoot, opt for solid colors. Rich jewel tones work especially well. Stay away from busy patterns (which draw attention away from your face), bulky clothes (which make you look bigger), and turtlenecks (which make you look shorter and, well, neck-less). For truly timeless pictures that will look great for years, choose classic clothing styles rather than trendy outfits that will look dated as soon as the next fad comes around.

If you are posing with more than one person, make sure your clothing doesn't clash! A family or engagement shoot will look dynamic when everyone is dressed a similar color and style. Try laying out all the outfits beforehand to make sure they go together well and that no one piece stands out too much.

And....we've all seen the outfits that "accidentally" turn see-through on the red carpet. Stick with nude or white undergarments to avoid any unintentional flashing.