How many outfits should I bring

Written By Emily Julander


The number of outfits you should bring for senior pictures depends on a few factors, including the length of your session, the locations you'll be shooting at, and your personal style.

  • Session length: If your session is only an hour or two, you probably won't have time to change more than once or twice. However, if you have a longer session, you may want to bring 2-3 outfits so you can have more variety in your photos.

  • Locations: If you're shooting in a variety of locations, you'll want to bring outfits that will work well in each setting. For example, if you're shooting indoors and outdoors, you'll want to bring something formal for the indoor shots and something more casual for the outdoor shots.

  • Personal style: Ultimately, the number of outfits you bring should reflect your personal style. If you're someone who likes to dress up, you may want to bring more formal outfits. If you're more casual, you may want to bring more relaxed outfits.

Here are a few outfit ideas for your senior session to get you started:

Formal: GIRLS: A dress, skirt, or pantsuit

GUYS: suit or tux

Semi-formal: GIRLS: A blouse and skirt or dress pants or jumpsuit

GUYS: sport coat or button-down shirt with or without a tie

Casual: GIRLS & GUYS: Jeans, a t-shirt, or a sweater

Activewear: shorts, hoodies, school swag if comfort represents your style

No matter what you choose to wear, make sure you feel confident and comfortable in your clothes. This will help you relax and enjoy your senior portrait session.

Here are a few additional tips for choosing outfits for your senior pictures:

  • Choose clothes that fit well. Clothes that are too tight or too loose will not look flattering in photos.

  • Choose clothes that are in good condition. Holes, stains, and wrinkles & large patterns or logos will distract from your photos.

  • Choose clothes that are appropriate for the occasion. If you're not sure what to wear, ask your photographer for suggestions.

  • Have fun with it! Your senior portraits are important, so choose outfits that make you feel happy and confident.

***see more senior photos here in our senior photos gallery.

Emily Julander

Owner – Newborn Specialist

I am a feisty, fun, driven artist with a fierce loyalty to family and friends. I love the Crossfit and the outdoors, but I balance that love with a love of ice cream and Netflix (everything needs balance). My job is the best job around and fabulous hubby and four kids are my biggest cheerleaders. I do all I do for them, just trying to get by like the rest of the world. I love Jesus, and find that love through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I don’t like drama, public speaking or moody teenagers. That’s me in a nutshell…oh and cheese is the best part of life!

http://emilyjulanderphotography.com/
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