Como vestirse para una sesión de fotos.

When you are preparing for a family or individual photo session, the first question is always: “What should I wear?”

I won’t talk about color types or trends — there are more important principles. I’ll share what truly makes a difference in photos:

1. No patterns or logos

Clothing should not carry extra information. Large prints, slogans, and logos overload the image and distract from what matters most — you.

If you want timeless photos, choose plain, calm fabrics without patterns.

There is one exception: one person in the family, usually the mother. She can wear a dress with a subtle pattern whose colors are then repeated in the rest of the family’s outfits. This helps create a cohesive look without stealing attention.

2. Cream or champagne instead of pure white

I don’t recommend pure white, especially in strong sunlight. Why? White tends to blow out — the fabric texture is lost.

To avoid this, I have to lower exposure significantly, which affects the overall image quality.

Cream, champagne, sand, or ivory tones create the same light, airy feeling without blowing out, while preserving the beautiful fabric texture.

3. Avoid pure linen

I know linen looks beautiful on a hanger. But during a real shoot — especially when you’re moving, sitting, or holding children — it turns into a mess of wrinkles within minutes.

If you love linen, choose heavier blends with only a small percentage of linen. Pure linen is simply too delicate.

4. Jeans + white T-shirt is not the best idea

I understand the appeal: it’s simple, comfortable, and always available. But jeans and a white T-shirt look too casual and ordinary. They make the image feel too everyday and less special.

If possible, replace jeans with high-quality fabric trousers (cotton, tailored, tweed texture). The photo will instantly feel more elegant, soft, and refined.

5. For women: flowing fabrics work better than rigid ones

I give this advice to all women. If you’re choosing a dress, go for fabrics with good movement and flow — chiffon, light silk, viscose, or high-quality polyester with a soft drape.

Why? These fabrics come alive in the wind, move beautifully, and create a sense of lightness and romance.

Rigid fabrics (linen, heavy cotton, thick knits) look static and heavy — the difference is significant.

6. Create a color palette, not a uniform

For family sessions, you don’t need to dress everyone in the same color.

A shared color palette works much better: choose 2–4 harmonious tones (for example, beige, olive, terracotta, dusty pink) and distribute them among family members.

Avoid pure, bright colors — they draw attention and are harder to edit. Muted, natural tones always work best.