What to Wear Guide

As a portrait artist it is my mission and responsibility to bring out your best features, which you might not see often

One of the major keys to successful portraits is preparation.

We understand that you know clothing well and your taste is impeccable.

Our goal is to showcase 3-4 distinctively different styles, perhaps even try something new to showcase your different personalities

You will find here my Top 3 tips for camera friendly wardrobes and following styles for inspiration:

Joy Rahat | Founder

JOY'S TOP 3 TIPS

camera friendly outfits

1 solidcolors

2 rightfitted

Proper clothing and colors allow the face to dominate the portrait All other elements should be secondary. Avoid big prints and busy patterns. This applies to any body type. Outfits should hug your curves, especially along your top half. Avoid bulky and ill fitting clothing

3 textures|cut

Think about outfits that are unique in color and/ or mood Silk, leather, cachemire, cotton Make sure all clothing is pressed and on hangers Camera captures every little wrinkles and imperfections

GETTING READY CHECK LIST

hair

If getting a haircut or new hairdo, make your appointment at least 2 weeks prior to your portrait session. Arrive with clean and blow dried hair.

nails

We do use a lot hands for posing and french or clear manicure/ pedicure recommended for classic and timeless look.

face/skin

Arrive with clean and moisturized skin Night before your session drink plenty of water and go to sleep early for flawless and fresh look Avoid artificial and sun tanning

photosessionday

Wear a comfy outfit to your photo shoot This is what you’ll be wearing during makeover, so choose something you can remove without messing up your hair or smearing your makeup

wardrobe

BRING 5-6 selected outfits

With the chance to wear several outfits, you can aim for variety of styles Try to bring outfits that are unique in color and or mood

Make sure all clothing is pressed and on hangers. Camera pics every little wrinkles and imperfections

Bring your matching/favorite access ories, belts, scarves, hats, watches, sunglasses, suspenders, designer shoes and socks

GORGEOUSGLAM

Long Gown

High Heels

Dangling Earrings

Where to buy

Rent the Runway: renttherunway.com

Prom Girl: promgirl.com

Sherri Hill: sherrihill.com

DC Signature Shop: signaturedresses.com

Nordstrom: shop.nordstrom.com

EDGYSTREETSTYLE

Leather or Denim Jacket

Skinny Jeans

Fancy Shoes/ Boots

Fancy Tops/ Skirts

Glasses and accessories

GAP: gap.com Where to buy

Urban Outfitters: urbanoutfitters.com

Old Navy: oldnavy.gap.com

Forever21: forever21.com

Akira: shopakira.com

PASSION&TALENT

Show your passion and your unique talent!

Bring your uniforms, pros and favorite items. Together we will create stunning magazine cover images.

YOURFAVORITE

This is all about you and your favorite choice!

Welcome to include clients your furry friends, and even chickens! Yes, they are most welcome and please do not forget to coordinate your wardrobes accordingly too.

PARENT'SFAVORITE

Share your special experience with your family; your siblings or your dad and especially your mom- who are always invisible and behind your achievements and success! She deserves this special portrait with you!

This is going to be that legacy portraits for your family history, that is often become the centerpiece for family room wall.

JOY'SWARDROBE

You will have an access to our studio wardrobe gowns complimentary. While we carry certain sizes of long gowns at our studio, these long skirts are adjustable for any sizes. If you want try something new and unique, Bring your solid colored tops to mix and match with these skirts.

Styling Tip:

Consider solid colors only and figure hugging tops with creamy, peach, grey, white and soft lilac colors.