Dressing for your Portrait Sessions

We are always reading and learning about our craft. We feel that if you are not improving and learning then you are stagnating and that does not fit our style. We came across a great article from Malcome Boone about dressing for your photographs and thought we'd share it with you. Set the mood for your photograph, then give us a call!
"There are many factors that contribute to the success of a portrait. One that is often not given enough consideration is the clothing worn by the subject. Ideally clothing and make-up should compliment skin tone, hair and eye color. If the person is to be the focus of the shot avoid clothing that will distract. Also remember that dark colors tend to make people slimmer than light colors. Generally keep clothing below the waistline darker than the clothing above. When selecting clothing it can be helpful to lay it out to see if anything is too distracting.If you are after a specific mood for the shot, remember you can select warm colors like red and yellow, or cold colors like blues and purples. You may also want to consider the background. White or light colored clothing works best with a 'high-key' white background. Dark clothing works best with a dark background. You can create a bold image using strong contrast, like a yellow dress against a blue background. If photographing a group make sure that everyone is dressed formally or informally. The odd one out will be a distraction. For group photographs try to have similar colors and avoid checks."
Hope that's helpful,
Malcolm