Photo Credit: Katie Jaynes Photography 

Style:
     5. If you could describe your style in one word, what would it be?
     6. Do you do mostly candids, portraits, or both?
     7. What format do your photos come out in? Digital? Film?
     8. Would you be willing to do specific shots we have planned for?​

​So you’ve booked a photo shoot.  Maybe it’s for an engagement or family portraits.  Yay! But the age old question (especially for women) is: what do I wear? These pictures are going to be documented and framed; the colors and patterns need to look picture perfect!  With this post, I hope to calm your fears and stress about photoshoots.  Let’s get to it; here are 5 tips for dressing for a photoshoot.

​1. Have Different Options
Depending on the occasion or photoshoot style, you may want to bring a few different outfit combinations.  Research on the particular location can be greatly beneficial is knowing the type of outfits that will produce the best photos.  For couples, 3 or 4 combinations, depending on how long your session is, would be best to have a strong variety and creativity.  To make the greatest use of time, families are recommended to bring 1 or 2 outfits;  don’t eat up too much time making wardrobe changes.  

​2. Find Complementary Colors
I’m sure we all have old photos our mom organized.  You know, with the matching blue turtlenecks?  Wow.  Let’s leave that in the past, shall we?  Matchy-matchy outfits may have been popular in the past, but it does not make for strong, modern portraits.  Coordinating items or items that highlight the contrast between the outfits helps greatly.  

​3. Avoid Competing Patterns
No one here is telling you to not use fun patterns and prints in photos.  Not every picture requires solid colors.  Be creative to your heart’s desire.  However, beware of using patterns that are competing in color or print style.  Stripes and plaid on Uncle Charlie is not the best look.  Several varying patterns can become distracting and draw attention away from your smiling faces.  

​We have now reached the end of our blog series, Photographer Feature of the Week.  For the past few weeks, we have been profiling some of the fabulous photographers we have worked with and have had the pleasure of knowing! These lovely individuals are also be linked down below so you can get in contact with them for your next event; they would love to hear from you!

​Last (for now) but not least, is Art of Roxy Photography!

Art of Roxy was founded by Roxanna Taylor.  Roxy greatly enjoys photographing everyone and everything all around the country!  After being born and raised in California, she is now a resident of Charleston, South Carolina with her husband, three children, and three dogs.  Art of Roxy has been in business for 20 years! (crazy, I know).  Those years of experience definitely speak for themselves through her amazing photos. 

​Roxanna recognizes and greatly appreciates the uniqueness of each couple and clients she has the honor of shooting; she loves to accentuate the specific, creative pieces of each person to ensure that each of their photos perfectly fit them.  No room for boring, awkwardly posed photos in Roxy’s way!  

After a brief blogging intermission, we would like to introduce you to Finn Lively Photography, formally known as Corrine Kensington Photography!

Finn Lively Photography was founded by Corinne as Corinne Kensington Photography and is located in Charlottesville, VA.  She also services Washington, DC, Maryland,  North Carolina, and South Carolina.  "Finn" was a nickname given to Corinne by her father which she has decided to use to broadcast her business. 
Corrine, or Finn, is from the Midwest but has made the East Coast her home (we can't blame her!)  She loves music, The Walking Dead, and her Basset hound, Daisy Lou.  Finn also demonstrates her great passion for photography and getting to know her clients! Feel free to reach out to her for a cup of coffee or a drink; she'd love to meet you!  

​We are proud to introduce you to our new blog series, Photographer Feature of the Week! For the next few weeks, we will be profiling some of the fabulous photographers we have worked with and have had the pleasure of knowing! These lovely individuals will also be linked down below so you can get in contact with them for your next event; they would love to hear from you!

Molly Joseph Photography is solely led by Molly Joseph.  She is Connecticut raised and loves to spend time on the water.  Molly also enjoys karaoke, her dogs, and watching football.  She has a B.F.A. degree in photography from the Savannah College of Art and currently resides in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina.