Here are a few ideas to think about when choosing your clothes.

• Avoid busy patterns and loud colors. Your face should be the focal point.
  
• Some poses will show your shoes, so match shoes and socks with your outfit.
  
• Avoid green for outdoor portraits. Earth tones look best.
  
• Middle to dark colors work well for formal portraits and with darker backgrounds.
  
• Lighter colors, such as white, off white, and pastels look better with lighter backgrounds.
  
• Avoid wearing yellow and orange as they distract from your face.
  
• For Senior graduation portraits, be sure at least one outfit says fun. Bring a few extra outfits so that the photographer can help you choose.
  
• Best to avoid new hair styles just before your portrait session. If hair needs to be trimmed, do so about a week before.
  
• For family portraits and adults, long sleeve solid color shirts are usually more flattering.
  
• For family portraits, one or two main solid colors with each family member wearing shades of those colors look best.