what to wear?

 

Let’s keep this simple.


Choosing outfits for photos can feel overwhelming. The goal isn’t to look trendy or over-styled, but to look like yourselves, just slightly elevated. You want to feel comfortable, confident, and able to move.


Full disclaimer: I’m not a fashion expert. You probably have better style than I do. These are just guidelines based on what photographs beautifully and keeps the focus on you and your people.


And if you ever want my honest opinion? I will absolutely give it.

Bring Options

I always recommend bringing at least two outfit options. It gives your gallery more variety and lets us adjust based on light, mood, or location.


If you’d rather not fully change, bring a layer or accessory — a jacket, scarf, sweater, or hat (more on hats below). Small changes can make a big difference.


Just a heads up: if we’re outdoors (which we usually are), outfit changes may happen in the back of a vehicle or tucked into nature somewhere. Plan accordingly.

 

Colour

I typically recommend neutrals and earthy tones. Think:


  • Oatmeal
  • Sage
  • Cream
  • Rust
  • Deep ocean blues
  • Warm browns


Neutral does not mean black and white. It means tones that complement nature and let your skin glow.


The only colours I strongly suggest avoiding are neons. They tend to reflect onto your skin and create strange colour casts that are hard to fix.

 

make it make sense

 

Think about where we’re shooting.


If we’re walking through the valley, wear shoes you can actually walk in. If we’re at the beach, flowy dresses, sandals, bare feet, or even bathing suits can work beautifully. If it’s cold, layer up — especially for kids.


If little ones are freezing, it doesn’t matter how cute their outfit is. It will show.

 

pattern

Avoid large logos and loud, busy patterns. They pull attention away from faces and connection.


If you’re a group, a good rule of thumb is to have only 1/3 of the group in subtle patterns, with everyone else in solids. This keeps things balanced and cohesive without feeling matchy-matchy.

 

movement

We move during sessions. We walk, twirl, sit, crouch, lean, run, laugh.


Wear clothes that allow that. Skip stiff, brand-new pieces you’ll constantly adjust. Bring items that feel broken-in and natural.


I especially love pieces that catch the wind — flowy dresses, long coats, open shirts. Saskatchewan wind is almost always part of the story, so we might as well use it.

 

note on hats

I know hats are a vibe. But they often block your eyes and create heavy shadows on your face. Be open to removing them for at least part of the session.


Trust me on this one.

 

Props (Not the Cheesy Kind)

 

When people hear “props,” they picture awkward Pinterest setups. That’s not what I mean.


Bring something that feels authentic to you. A blanket you always use. Pizza. Skates. A motorcycle. A guitar. Ice cream. Something you actually enjoy together.


Let me know ahead of time so we can incorporate it naturally.