✨ Engagement Session Style Guide

✨ Engagement Session Style Guide

Your engagement session should feel effortless, romantic, and true to you. This guide will help you choose outfits and colors that photograph beautifully—especially in soft coastal light.

🌿 Overall Style Vibe

Think:

  • Light, airy, and timeless

  • Soft movement + natural textures

  • Coordinated (not matching!)

  • Elevated but still comfortable

🎨 Color Palette Inspiration

Soft Neutrals + Coastal Tones

Best colors to wear:

  • Cream, ivory, soft white

  • Dusty blue, sage green

  • Soft pinks

✨ Perfect for oak or beach sessions

Warm & Romantic (@rainey_grainy_edits)

Best colors to wear:

  • Rust, terracotta, burnt orange

  • Mustard, warm brown

  • Olive green, forest green

  • Beige, tan, camel

    ✨ Great for a more dramatic, editorial feel

👗 What to Wear (For Her)

  • Flowy dresses or skirts (movement = magic ✨)

  • Linen, chiffon, or soft cotton fabrics

  • Subtle patterns or solid colors

  • Wedges, sandals, or barefoot for beach

Avoid:

  • Busy patterns or logos

  • Super tight or stiff fabrics


👔 What to Wear (For Him)

  • Neutral button-downs or fitted tees

  • Linen shirts or lightweight layers

  • Khakis, chinos, or neutral pants

  • Optional: light jacket or blazer

Avoid:

  • Athletic shorts

  • Graphic tees or logos

  • Bright white paired with bright white (mix tones instead)

🤍 Coordinating Tips (Not Matching!)

  • Choose 2–3 colors and build around them

  • One outfit can have a pattern, the other stays solid

  • Mix textures (linen + cotton, flowy + structured)

  • Think of your outfits as a color story

🌅 Final Tips for That Dreamy Look

  • Wear whatever makes you feel like DYNAMITE!

  • Movement (walking, spinning, laughing) makes photos feel natural

  • Trust the process—I’ll guide you every step of the way

















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Headshot Clothing Tips

For Women

  • Solid colors photograph best. Jewel tones (emerald, navy, burgundy, deep teal) are especially flattering.

  • Avoid busy patterns, logos, and tiny prints — they compete with your face on camera.

  • Choose structured tops or blazers for a polished look. Even simple, well-fitted pieces elevate the image.

  • Necklines matter: V-necks, scoop necks, or collared shirts tend to frame the face beautifully.

  • Keep jewelry minimal and intentional.

  • Hair and makeup: slightly more polished than everyday — camera lighting softens features.

For Men

  • Stick with solid, neutral or rich tones (navy, charcoal, olive, deep blue).

  • A well-fitted jacket or blazer instantly sharpens a headshot.

  • Collared shirts photograph best; ties are optional depending on your industry.

  • Avoid thin stripes or small patterns — they can create distortion on camera.

  • Make sure clothing is pressed and fits properly (fit matters more than brand).

For Everyone

  • Choose something that reflects your industry and personality.

  • When in doubt, bring two options — we can decide together.

  • Most importantly: wear something you feel confident in. Confidence reads on camera.

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