1. Clashing Colours

• Avoid wearing outfits that have bold, contrasting colours. I especially hate orange and bright green.

2. Logos and Graphics

• Clothing with large logos, graphics, or text can be distracting and I think they’re usually ugly.

3. Overly Trendy Pieces

• Avoid wearing anything too trendy, as it may quickly become outdated in photos.

4. Matching Exactly

• This can look unnatural or cheesy. Instead, aim for colours and styles that complement each other. (I think the jeans and beige shirts is out-dated and old)

5. Busy Patterns

• Stay away from loud or busy patterns, especially if both of you are wearing them. You’ll make my eyes hurt.

6. Too Much White or Black

• Wearing all white or all black can sometimes look funny. I love a classy suit and a white dress, but would always recommend accessorising. I.e. Bracelets, necklaces, cufflinks, watches etc to help break it up.

7. Clothes That Don’t Fit Properly

• Obviously you don’t want to look like a dingus.

8. Uncomfortable Shoes

• Sometimes it can be worth it for the shot, but be prepared to carry your heels if we’re shooting somewhere where walking distances might be needed.

9. Clashing Styles

• If one person is dressed super casual (like jeans and sneakers) and the other is dressed formally. You’ll just look weird.

10. Seasonal Mismatch

• Wearing clothes that don’t match the season can be jarring in photos. Avoid wearing summer attire in an autumn or winter session or vice versa. Dress for the season or location. My goal is to make your photos make sense!

11. Too Many Accessories

• This is hard to do. I haven’t had a couple over-accessorise yet. (Touch Wood)

12. Neon or Bright Fluorescent Colors

• If it is found in a highlighter pen, dont wear it. It’ll reflect up into your double chin and then I’ll be spending ages editing fixing your glowing multicoloured chins.

13. Outfits That Don’t Match the Location

• Your outfits should complement the setting of your photos. This is usually common sense. (But I would also love you to dress up in a suit and fancy dress, and then throw you into the ocean)

What to Wear Instead:

• Neutral, soft colours like white, beige, grey, and pastels photograph very well.
  (Bonus points if your whites match!!!!)

• Layers ( jackets, or scarves) can add depth to your photos in winter sessions.

• Choose outfits that feel comfortable and allow you to move like a normal person.

• Coordinate, but don’t match—think about creating a palette of colours that complement each other without looking identical.

• If you’re still unsure, you can’t go wrong with a white dress and a darker coloured smart casual set.

The key is to choose outfits that make you feel comfortable and confident, and in the end, I’m not going to force you to wear anything you wouldn’t normally wear. You do you!