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Often I work with women who are looking to create sexy images of themselves -- but aren't sure what to wear, how to pose or have other questions. Here I offer a bit of advice about planning the wardrobe for your shoot... Your clothes say a bit about you -- or can be used to create an image of yourself that you're trying to project. Whether you're trying to create a professional portrait or a sexy pose, clothes play a big role! |
General
- Solids are usually preferred. Patterned material can be used effectively as accents (such as a scarf or border) but in general, they create an overly busy image.
- Please be sure that your outfits are free of lint and wrinkles and then place them on hangers and cover them. If you are coming to my studio use a garment bag or even just a large garbage bag to cover the hangers. Avoid packing clothing into a suitcase -- but they are great to transport shoes, accessories and other wrinkle-free items.
- Bring outfits you like! It may sound like an odd thing to say, but we all have an outfit we think might look better on someone else. If you're worried about how you look, it will show in the photos. You want to know you look great!
Props
- Bring anything you'd like, but think about the purpose of the object in a photograph. A prop without a reason for being in the image will look like...well, a prop!
- Jewelry can be a great prop and need not be expensive. Of course, fine jewelry will look great...but so will most costume jewelry.
- Clothing itself can make a fun prop. For example, holding a blouse in front of yourself as if you're considering wearing it.
Variety
- Plan on shooting at least 2, but ideally 3 wardrobe changes.
- Vary your looks significantly for the best effect. For example, consider shooting a formal dress, a casual outfit and a sexy look.
- If you intend to change outfits, please be careful of items with elastic bands. Bands leave marks on your skin that can take more than an hour to fade. Those marks will show in your photograph! If your favorite outfit has elastic in it, we'll shoot it last!