6 What to Wear Tips: Spring Photos in Kamloops, British Columbia
The majority of my clients after booking their session immediately think — “Kaeli, BUT WHAT DO I WEAR?” That’s why I made this list of 6 tips for helping you choose your spring outfit, so you can have peace of mind knowing you’ll feel like yourself at our session. PLUS: when you book with me, you’ll get a session guide with outfit inspiration. Let’s talk about what to wear to make your photos timeless and genuinely you.
1 — be comfortable and be yourself
I want your photos to genuinely reflect you. If you’re a “jeans and a cute top” type of girl, rock it! If you love your joggers and cable knit sweater, wear it. Don’t squeeze yourself into an outfit just because you feel you should. You need to be comfortable and most importantly, you want to feel like yourself so your images reflect that.
2 — play around with florals and colours
While I always recommend neutral colours for timeless images, spring is the best time to bring out those floral prints and play around with colours. With the blooming trees and wild flowers, it’s such a great opportunity to get creative!
3 — coordinate with your partner/family.
Gone are the days when everyone wears matching white polos and khakis for family photos on the beach. When choosing what to wear for your spring photos, choose colours that complement each other but are not overly matchy-matchy. These images will hopefully have a spot the walls of your home for years to come, so we want your photos to be timeless and coordinated.
4 — choose neutrals (or a pop of colour)
First things first, choose a colour palette. Choose neutral colours that work well together and make you feel good. I recommend choosing 1 to 3 colours and dressing in various shades. All the colors that you love for fall tend to work well in the spring too! Think pink green, and light pastels. Chunky kits also look so good in the spring.
Because spring is known for light and airy colors, I would avoid wearing black as it tends to be too dark for the spring. If you want to opt for darker colours, try brown or grey instead!
Here are a couple palettes for reference — notice how the colours complement each other but aren’t matchy-matchy. However, monochromatic outfits are totally in right now and can look super clean, cute, and trendy! Pinterest is a great tool if you need more inspiration; you can find my outfit inspo board here.
5 — try some texture
One of the most important elements of your spring outfit will be your clothing’s texture. Texture will stand out in photos and bring more life and movement to your images. Make sure you are consistent in what you wear and consider the vibe you’re going after. For example, if you are going for a structured look, make sure that no one shows up in super loosely-fitted clothing. If you’re going for a cozy vibe, large knit patterns and cashmere-like materials that’ll look extra soft are always my go-to.
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WHAT TO AVOID:
Avoid those vivid ‘unnatural’ bright colours. Wearing too bright of colors will draw the eye away from you and instead to the colours. Colours such as lime green, bright blue, or hot pink should be avoided. If you’re someone who loves colour, opt for more muted or pastel tones.
Avoid loud prints, graphics, and large logos as these can be distracting in the photos and take away from the real beauty - you! The simpler the better in my opinion.
Solids, stripes, and other patterns such as plaids are all fine and dandy, but try to steer away from mixing prints to avoid making the images too 'busy' (i.e. if one of you is in a print, such as a flannel, the other should wear a solid color.)
Extra tip: when choosing what to wear for your fall photoshoot, be sure to wear comfortable shoes! We will likely be doing some walking and a whole lot of standing. Make sure you wear something you'll be comfortable in for up to 1-2 hours.
Bottom line: wear what makes YOU FEEL GOOD! You want to be able to look back at your images and know your love story and personalities were perfectly captured. Pinterest and my website are both great tools for outfit inspiration! You can click here to take a peek at my “outfit inspo” board.
Want to get a feel of how rad it is to work with me? Download my free what to wear guide for spring below!