WHAT TO WEAR??
SO. . . you have a closet full of clothes, but don't know what to wear.
Here are a few suggestions that will help you choose the BEST clothes to
wear for your Senior Portraits:
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We want EVERYONE to look their best!
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 | Choose a VARIETY of outfits. It is a good idea to include
both casual and formal outfits in your senior portraits.
You choose a few and let Mom choose one or two, that way everyone is
happy.
| Your face should be the focal point of your portraits. Long
sleeve solids or very subtle prints are usually the most flattering
in portraits.
| Yearbook poses, as required by the school, are usually done on a
medium to dark toned background. Medium to darker clothing
looks best for this portrait. White or very light colors of
clothing often cause the individual in the portrait to look pale in
the yearbook in comparison to the other portraits. White or
pastel outfits are fine for the more casual portraits photographed
on lighter backgrounds.
| Medium to dark clothes look the best on dark backgrounds.
| Medium to light colors look the best on lighter colored
backgrounds.
| Earth tones are best for outdoor portraits.
| Traditional styles will stand the test of time and keep your
portrait looking fresh for years to come, but also bring some
different clothes for "fun" poses.
| Some poses will show your shoes, so don't forget to bring shoes
and socks for each outfit that you plan to wear.
| Busy patterns and loud colors can be very distracting in your
portraits. Limit large and bold patterns that might tend to
draw attention away from your face. Generally, your senior portrait
should be of YOU, not your clothes. An exception would be for
a contemporary black and white portrait, if that is your
preference. Also remember that large
patterns and oversized clothing will add the appearance of extra
weight in photographs.
| Bring something that is "REALLY YOU." If you have
a special T-shirt, belt, ball cap, hat, boots or birks, plan on
wearing them for a pose. |
| GLASSES - If you wear glasses, please ask your optometrist to
supply you with a pair of frames without lenses for your portraits.
This will eliminate the glare, distortion and darkness caused by
some lenses. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!! |
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Props can help to show your personality and record the
types of activities that you are involved in. Please be sure to
bring some of your own props to your portrait session to
"customize" your portrait. Here are some ideas:
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Letter
or Leather Jacket
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Uniforms
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Hats
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Sports
Equipment
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Stuffed
Animals
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Sunglasses
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Musical
Instrument
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Bathing
Suits
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Hunting
Gear
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Car
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Pet
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Hobby
Gear or Collection
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| Here are some final tips:
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