What To Wear

DRESS CODE.

As a specialty studio, our background and lighting are exactly calculated to render your portrait as a work of art. It is important for the success of your session that certain styles and colors of clothing be used, while avoiding other styles and colors.

We ask that you please dress formal. For many, this becomes the most elegant portrait they will posses in a lifetime. Most portraits do not drop below the knees. In general, we ask that you wear dark clothing so as to keep the light reflecting on the face and eyes; not the clothing. Our contoured lighting and background does not work with light color tops. Having done thousands of portraits, our experience suggest that the following work best:

MEN.

Dark Jackets (tuxedo or suit), white shirt, tie and dark pants.

LADIES.

Dark (black , navy, burgundy, dark green, etc) dress or gown. White lace around the collar is ok. Little or no pattern is preferred. Classic jewelry such as diamonds, pearls etc. are encouraged.

YOUNG GIRLS.

Dark or jewel toned solid dresses are preferred, but ivory, cream or off-white are also acceptable if they are 4 or under. Long sleeves are recommended for adults, but girls usually are preferred to have short or no sleeves.

YOUNG BOYS.

Same as men, or a solid dark sweater. If under 4, a white shirt with bow tie can be appropriate.

*Note If you absolutely much be casual, the following guidelines need to be followed for it to be a success: You should still be in something dark and solid; not busy. Also a style that will loook acceptable for 20 years down the line, as many people make the mistake of wearing trendy clothing only to regret it when the fashions change. Remember its your face and eyes that should draw the attention in the portrait not your clothing.