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Dressing For Your Portrait Session Here are some ideas that will add a timeless quality to your portraits and bring the emphasis of your portrait onto you and not your clothing. Clothing do's and don'ts Choose quiet, plain colors Avoid stripes or patterns Long sleeves, long pants or skirts are best Avoid white socks or shoes with dark clothing Dark colors slim and streamline the body Avoid exotic hairstyles or jewelry. Try to dress in the same style and avoid mixing casual & formal Planning the portrait concept Coordinating clothing colors increases the appearance of closeness within a family. When there are several people in the picture, keep the colors similar in tone-the same as you would if you were color coordinating a room. Consider the location where you will hang the final portrait. This may influence the color scheme you choose for your clothing and determine whether your main portrait should be vertical or horizontal. Timing the portrait session The best lighting for portraiture is when the sun is lower in the horizon. Try to schedule a late afternoon appointment for lighting that is soft and the most beautiful.

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