What to wear - how to rock your personal branding shoot and feel like yourself.
Hello there rad person! Considering a personal branding shoot, but worried about what to wear? It is the most common question we are asked, so you’re not alone.
At SheShoots we are happy to give you advice and our feedback, but essentially we don't want to tell you exactly what to wear.
We want you to be yourself! Please read on…….
The beautiful Emma from Works For Everyone
First of and foremost, be comfortable! On a personal branding shoot, we will be moving about, sitting, standing, and maybe walking up stairs, or if your shoot is more organic, we’ll be getting our feet sandy. So wear clothes you can move freely in. The last thing you want is feeling like you need to constantly adjust an item of clothing or have something that’s a little on the tight side making you feel self-conscious. Unless of course you’re comfortable in your fave tight pants! Bring it!
What colours should you wear? Anything that you like really.
We only have two *rules*, and that is to please avoid super bright fluoros (think traffic warden colours), especially on the top half. They reflect off the face and upset your skin tone and can be a bit of a mare to shoot & edit. The only other *rule*, is to avoid super fine stripes as these create a strange strobing effect on your photos which makes the photos uncomfortable to look at.
*Strobing is a kind of wobbling movement as the lines flicker between pixels on your screen.
Stunning in pink, Leanne Pratt - Fatigue Specialist.
Great creative with colour, especially if it doesn't clash with your website branding. A lof of people use their shots on social media and anything goes! Why not stand out?
Or perhaps you like wearing just black? Please DO…. So long as you are being authentically you, we’ll shoot ya!
If you are bringing a few changes, keep it as simple as you can. Especially if we don't have access to a private changing area. Getting changed can often make you feel quite flustered. So we suggest making an outfit different by just adding a jacket or cardi. Or just changing your top half. And be weary of clothes that are hard to get over your head if you have had your hair done for the shoot.
A week or more before your shoot, lay them all out on your bed so you can see how they all look and then you have time to buy extras if you feel you need it. We’re happy for you to take an phone-pic as well & show us if you’re apprehensive!
The more organised you are before the shoot, the more relaxed you’ll feel on the day.
If you need help from a personal stylist we highly recommend any of the following super cool ladies.
EJ from Sisterhood of Style “creating confidence in women through style”
Monique Doy “Size inclusive stylist”
& Kerry Finlay “Simplifying Style”
MOST OF ALL, HAVE FUN!
Nykie & Helen xx
Nykie “Duck-face” Grove-Eades, and Helen “Hair-Swoosh” Dol.
At your service. ❤👌🏻✨