What to wear (and how to make your session easy).

01

Coordinate, don’t match

Matching white shirts and jeans can look stiff. Instead, pick a small palette and let everyone wear their own version of it.

• Choose two or three main colors plus a neutral (cream, tan, denim, or olive).
• Start with one person’s outfit, usually Mom’s, and build everyone else around it.
• Mix textures: knits, linen, lace, corduroy, and denim photograph beautifully.
• Small patterns are great in moderation. Keep it to one or two people.

02

Colors that love golden hour

Indiana sessions are mostly outdoors, so earthy tones blend into the fields and trees instead of fighting them.

• Spring: sage, butter yellow, dusty blue, blush.
• Summer: cream, olive, terracotta, soft denim.
• Fall: rust, mustard, burgundy, camel, deep green.
• Winter: oatmeal, charcoal, cranberry, cozy knits and wool.
• Skip neon, big logos, and busy graphic tees. They pull the eye away from faces.

03

Shoes, layers, and comfort

• Fields and trails can be uneven or damp, so wear shoes you can walk in, or bring a pair to change into.
• Boots, sandals, and simple sneakers all work. Bare feet in the grass works too.
• Flowy dresses and skirts move beautifully when you walk or twirl.
• Layers (a jacket, cardigan, or hat) give you two looks in one session.
• If you can’t sit down or hug in it, it’s not the one.

04

Little ones

• Feed everyone before we start. A hungry toddler is not a happy model.
• Bring a favorite snack and a small toy for bribes and breaks.
• Plan naps around the session when you can.
• Let them be themselves. The wiggly, giggly moments are usually the best ones.
• Don’t stress about meltdowns. I’ve seen it all, and we’ll work with it.

05

Bringing pets (or horses)

• Bring a leash, treats, water, and a towel for muddy paws.
• A favorite squeaky toy helps get those ears up.
• A long walk beforehand helps an excited pup settle down.
• For horses, brush and tidy the mane and tail, and bring a clean halter in a color that works with your outfit.