Styling Guide for Portraits

Thank you for choosing Britt Udy Photography for your portrait photo session! You may be wondering what to expect and how to prepare for your session so I’ve got a few tips and tricks for you! The most important thing is that you don’t stress during this process. My guide is to take the guesswork out of dressing yourself so you can arrive to your session fresh and stress-free!

I’ve got you!

When choosing colors for your outfits, I recommend staying more towards earth tones if you are shooting in a nature-type environment. The softer color palette helps bring more focus to you! Which is PERFECT for portraits!

More statement color photograph well in an urban-type environment (down-town Pocatello). Avoid neon colors.

No matter what you wear, make it represent you! I am always here if you need help or advise on what to wear, just shoot me a text!

Choosing Color

Pro tip: avoid wearing logos or words

(unless intentional for the shoot)

Timing Tip

I am a natural light photographer because I believe that natural light, from the sun and its reflections, create photographs that feel fresh, timeless and truest to you! I suggest planning some extra time when getting ready so you can arrive a few minutes early to your session and be ready to start on time. I’m only able to shoot when natural light is still in the sky, so we’ll want to take advantage of every minute we have together before the sun goes down.

Tips for HER

DRESS IT UP!

Don’t be afraid to put on the dress! Dresses and skirt looks the best. They are really made to flatter a women’s body.

Long, full-length, flowy dresses and skirts look amazing on camera because they bring extra movement to the photos. Consider softer fabrics, which allow for beautiful movement in the images.

Dresses = Movement + Beautiful Photos!

So, SAY YES TO THE DRESS!

Places I recommend to shop!

  • Zara (great for all ages, genders, and sizes)

  • Woven (great for simple chic clothes for mom) PLUS they are local! They have incredible style and will help you find the perfect outfit for your photos.

  • Target (great for all ages, genders, and sizes)

  • Madewell (great for simple, chic clothes for mom)

  • Free People (great for simple, chic clothes for mom)

  • Old Navy (great for all ages, genders, and sizes)

one or two outfits…or more?!

For my portrait sessions, one outfit is included, but you can add more! If bringing one, I would recommend your favorite “wow” dress! (Dresses help add movement, which = amazing photos!)

Your other outfit can be more casual. Think jeans and your favorite top! Something you would wear on a “date-night”. Beautiful with a WOW factor! Whatever expresses who you are is what you should wear. Or, bring two dresses! The options are endless.

You decide on how many outfits you want to wear! I am here to help and give advise on how I think it will photograph.

Reach out with any questions!

Make-up

If you are wanting to spend a little extra money to get your make-up professionally done, I would highly recommend it! Having your make-up done can make you feel even more confident going into your portrait session!

  • Randi Bennett-she is truly amazing at what she does! She can give you a simple look up to a glamor look…whatever you are wanting, she is going to make you look amazing! Contact her on her website at RB Artistry.

Nails + Spray Tans

These are two things I recommend but do not push on clients.

For nails, I would recommend you either paint them, have them professionally done, or use press-on nails. OR, YOU CAN KEEP THEM CLEAR AND CLEANED OF ANY POLISH. I will not edit your nails in your photos.

This is the same with self-tanner or a professional spray-tan. If it is your first time using tanner or getting a spray tan, I would recommend doing a trial run. I will not edit your skin tones to try and fix any problems that may come up.

One final note…

I created this guide to help you find the perfect outfit, prep yourself, and be prepared for your photos. I want you to look back on your photos for years to come and LOVE them! At the end of the day, I want you to relax and let me guide you through your shoot. Don’t worry about practicing any posing. I will capture the perfect photos for you. If you have certain looks in mind, please share them with me. I am excited for our time together!

Have fun! Smile! Relax! I will take care of the rest!