Clothing Tips for Portraits

The perfect portrait is brian atwood replica a work of art for both the photographer and the subject. When you're the subject of a portrait, what you wear can either make or break the picture. It is essential that you choose something that flatters you, brings out your best features and works under the intensity of the photographer's bright lights.

1. Dress for Your Background

   • The colors you brian atwood shoes choose are essential. Do not clash with your background. If you are being photographed with a dark background, medium-toned clothing works best to bring out your face in close-up pictures. The darker the clothing, the more slim you will look, as well. Clothing choices also differ if you are in an indoor or outdoor setting. Outdoor photos tend to be more casual, so have your clothes reflect that. Earth tones such as tan and gold work best. Indoor portraits are often formal, so females in dresses or skirts and males in sweaters orjackets are recommended.

   Match Your Skin Tone

   • Skin tone also knock off christian louboutin shoes plays a part in what shades of clothing you choose. Do not wear colors that clash with your own skin tone as your portrait will tend to appear washed out. Lighter skin does not look well with bright white, while darker skin will not work with colors such as pale yellow or lavender. Always stay away from bright red and purple, regardless of your skin tone, as these colors are reflective and do not work well under lights.

   Solid Works Best

   • Avoid loud prints. They can make a photo look way too busy and easily clash with the background. Females should avoid spaghetti straps as they are not always flattering for the arms. For males, a dress shirt or sweater is an excellent choice and should be mostly solid, but a slight print is acceptable.

   Accessorize Well

   • Remember that your face may not be the only thing that is photographed, so think about your ensemble from head to toe. The right shoes and accessories can give added style to your portrait, so make sure they go well with whatever outfit you choose. You also may want to bring more than one outfit to your photo session to give added variety to your portraits. One outfit can be formal, while another can have a more casual look.

   Family Portraits

   • Sometimes there is more than one subject in a photo. Family portraits are also common and for these group photos, be sure to dress in similar outfits. Coordinating colors of burgundy and blue work well, but pinks and grays can also create an excellent look together, giving your photos a less traditional and more unique look.