Dressing yourself in the morning is hard enough when you don’t have to stand in front of a camera and be your best self. Choosing what to wear for a photoshoot can trigger even the most confident, fashion-loving person to pull their entire wardrobe out onto the floor in search of the perfect outfit.

So if your nerves start to fizz whenyou think about what to wear, don’t worry. This is SO normal! Before you lose sleep to late nights spent online shopping – putting articles of clothing in your cart only to take them out again – let’s talk about what works and what doesn’t.

Number one thing I want you to remember? Being comfortable is

everything. You should look and feel like yourself, first and foremost.

Be comfy please.

It’s not uncommon for people to want to shop for new, sparkly, fabulous clothes to wear to a photoshoot. And that’s totally fine - if that’s your jam. But let’s talk about comfort a little more.

The best route is usually to go with something that’s tried and true. Something you know moves with you and hugs you in all the right places.

Don’t get me wrong - it 100% does not have to be jeans and a t-shirt. You can glam it up a bit more if that’s what you fancy. But if authenticity is what you’re after, you’re going to have to show up as yourself. And if you want to capture this time of your life in all its glory, then it’s about the feeling of being in your own skin.

Match your outfit to the location and the season

If you’re wearing a fancy ball gown in your living room, the viewer might assume you’re going to prom. Wearing a little sundress in the middle of winter and the viewer might suffer from a crippling amount of pity for you. You and I will be collaborating on telling your story together, so let’s get this right.

Plan your outfits around what you know about the conditions at the location we’ll be shooting at. You’ll want to be warm enough (or cool enough!), have pain-free feet, and look relatively native to your environment. For at home sessions, slip into your comfiest comfies and rock that (pants optional). The idea is to authentically capture you wherever you are. Think through your clothing choices logically based on location, vibe, and comfort level.

Lead with personality

Pick fabrics that move and flow with you. Ones that add a cozy texture, or get picked up by the wind, filter the late afternoon sun, and glow in the morning light. Natural fibers like linen, cotton, or wool are amazing. Avoid stiff- seeming or tight garments as they can feel uncomfortable, limit movement, and often need adjusting.