What to wear guide


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. So if your nerves start to fizz when you think about what to wear, don’t worry. This is SO normal!

So let’s talk about what works and what doesn’t on this guide.

Romantic couple walking under blooming pink cherry blossom trees in spring.

Number one thing I want you to remember? Being comfortable is EVERYTHING. You should look and feel like yourself!

Close-up shots of couple embracing showing engagement ring and intimate moments.
Couple walking along a beach shoreline with long shadows cast on the sand during sunset.
  • Dress for the season - You’ll want to be warm enough (or cool enough!), have pain-free feet, and look relatively natural in your environment.
  • Dress for the location - no need for ball gowns at the beach or high heels in a field!
  • Compliment (don't match) - sometimes matching outfits blend together so much that you can’t really see anyone properly.
  • Wear something comfortable that you feel like yourself in.
  • Natural fibres and earthy colours look amazing in most settings.
  • Avoid large prints, logos, and patterns (unless it helps tell your story).
  • Throw some accessories like a hat or denim jacket into your bag.
Couple embracing in coastal setting with grass and ocean in background.
Couple walking and laughing together on cloudy beach.
A romantic seaside photoshoot with a couple embracing against a coastal backdrop.

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