What to Wear to Your Photoshoot

It may seem obvious, but what you wear for your photo shoot is very important. Though the working world has become very casual and only some industries have a dress code, we are often judged by what we choose to wear. A wrinkled shirt may say that we slept in and are messy and unorganized. Very revealing clothes (as much as this is controversial) may say that we are too sexual and that isn’t appropriate in business.

That being said it is very important to wear clothing that you feel reflects who you are because that is just one more way to show potential clients what it would be like to work with you.

In addition to showing your style, what you wear in a photo shoot will effect how you feel and thus, how you behave in front of the camera. We all know how a pair of shoes or a certain jacket can make us feel. If that jacket makes you feel confident and sassy, it will show in your expression.

I personally can’t wear heels anymore for any length of time as they hurt my feet. That pain would show through how I hold my body and the tension in my face. I prefer a stylish sneaker or kick ass boot. But some women love the way they feel in heels. It defines them. Heels make them feel powerful.

I almost never wear dresses as I am always physically active and I find they get in the way but the very accomplished photographer Lindsay Adler is always wearing a cute dress during her instructional photo shoots.

What we choose to wear defines us and figuring out what you personal and business style is a very important exercise in your branding journey. There are outfits that fit in with the general crowd and there are some that make you stand out. You get to choose how you want to present yourself.

There are some general guidelines for a photo shoot, though, and that is finding clothes that are a bit more form-fitting with no wrinkles and few to no ruffles. When I was younger, I did a photoshoot with a photographer friend. Understand it was the 90’s, so I showed up with a very ruffled blouse. Good man that he was, he offered me his very nice leather jacket to cover my silly top, making the images much more interesting.

It’s always good to come to a shoot with a couple of options. Alternatively, if your budget allows, we can hire a stylist to find the look that suits you best.