What to Wear for Outdoor Photoshoots: Ideas by Location

Your outfit plays a big role in how your portraits come together, just like your hair and makeup.

The colors and the texture of the fabric shape the composition and carry emotion in every frame.

This page gives you simple guidelines to choose clothes that make you feel comfortable and bring your personal style into your portraits, with a section for each landscape to help you pick the right look.

By the Ocean

Ocean sessions call for easy, comfortable looks that work with the wind, the light, and the sand. Find styling ideas for women and men to get ready for your seaside session.

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Beside the Lake

Lakeside sessions bring a calm, romantic atmosphere, with soft light and still water. Explore looks for women and men to plan your lakeside session.

perfect lakeside outfit for professional outdoor photoshoot by the lake

Near the Waterfall

Waterfall sessions bring movement, mist, and powerful scenery all around you. See wardrobe ideas for women and men heading to the falls.

In the Meadow

Meadow sessions bring open skies, tall grasses, and wildflowers in every direction. Browse outfit inspiration for women and men to prepare your meadow session

elopement bridal portrait seating in a meadow at iceberg lake Trail near Whistler

In the Forest

Forest sessions bring filtered light, soft shadows, and earthy textures all around you. Discover wardrobe inspiration for women and men to wear among the trees

what to wear in the forest for professional outdoor photoshoot

Next Steps for Your Session

Your outfit is one piece of the plan. The planning guide covers the rest, from the best time of day to hair and makeup

If you’d like to know more about my photography, the kind of sessions I offer, and the investment, feel free to explore the services section

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