Client Style Guide
Hi sweet friends…
I am so very grateful to be chosen as your photographer. What means the most to me is providing you have an experience that is full of joy and love. I want you to fall in love the moment you see your images. One piece of the experience I provide is helping you style your session. Knowing which colors and textures are the most flattering and photograph the best, and helping you put them all together for your session, is just one tiny benefit of hiring me. Cannot wait for your session.
~ tsaiti
How to use this guide
Step One
Review this Guide
Take a few moments to go over the information included in this guide to help you as you begin to plan all the outfits for your upcoming photo session. You will find all of my favorite tips & tricks, along with color palettes, access to my client closet, and my online styling assistance.
Step Two
visit my online stylist
I now offer complimentary access to my online styling assistance. STYLE & SELECT is the perfect tool to help you create a session look that is perfect for your own personal style. Simply complete their short questionnaire and they will create the perfect style board for you, including links so you can buy all the pieces you love.
Step Three
Create your outfits
Use all the information to create a session wardrobe that you absolutely love and that makes every member of your family feel their best. If you need additional guidance, I am always here to walk you through the process and make sure each piece will look as good on you as it does in front of my camera.
Have any Questions about your session?
A few of my favorite styling tips
Be Comfortable: I always find families are much more at ease if they're wearing clothes they feel confident and comfortable in. I want you to choose pieces that represent each person’s true personality, but keep in mind we will be moving around, laughing, and playing during your session, so you want to feel comfortable.
Accessories: Accessories bring your personality into your photos. Pieces such as layered necklaces, felt hats, booties, knee-high socks, leather belts, fringe, or suede details, patterned crochet, and hair bows can add layers and help coordinate multiple people. Don’t forget to plan out shoes for your session so they match.
Multiple colors: Choose 2–3 colors per palette in the same tone and sprinkle in some neutrals to avoid matching. You want your colors to look like the blend without being all the same color
Textures: Adding textures like a soft knit sweater, crushed linen maxi dress, a touch of leather or suede, distressed denim, or a crocheted lace top will give your images so much depth and interest. If you’re not sure which texture to go for, lean towards soft flowy fabrics that allow movement.
Flattering fits: Accentuate what you love and don't hide your entire body. Shift dresses can create unflattering illusions, instead, select a flowy wrap maxi that accentuates your curves without being too form-fitting.
Outfits with movement: Picking outfits that can be flowy and show a lot of movement for the girls can create magical images. Stay away from stiff and tight fabrics. Flowy maxi dresses and skirts are great options. If you are wanting a more casual look, wide-leg pants, colored trousers pants, or shorter dresses are also a great option.
Coordinate, don’t match: The secret to great group photos is color harmony, not identical outfits. Choose a color palette and let each person wear different pieces within it. Some of my favorite colors are Cream,Olive, Rust, Denim, Camel. Don't be afraid to mix patterns such as florals and stripes, or plaids and polka dots.
Keep outfits relaxed: Boho/urban style should feel comfortable and never overdone. The key is to choose pieces like oversized sweaters, denim jackets, flowy skirts, wide-leg pants, and rolled sleeves
Colored pants: If you are going for an all neutral look, or lots of earth tones, blue denim jeans can throw off the overall look. Instead, use complementary colored chinos such as olive, burgundy, khaki, grey, etc.
What to avoid: Avoid large prints, patterns, and any large graphics or logos. Avoid being too matchy, matchy - Ideally, your outfits will complement each other but not blend into each other
Why Choosing Your Colors Matters
Start with a neutral palette for your base. Choose tones in cream, white, gray, or, taupe. Then add little pops of color like olive green, rust orange, sunset yellow, or terracotta.
Style & Select
My Online styling assistance
Every session includes access to Style & Select, a personal styling program designed to take the guesswork out of getting ready and replace it with something that actually feels good.
Because when you feel confident and at ease in what you're wearing, it shows. The images are warmer, more natural, more you. Style & Select helps to get you there.
Through a curated moodboard, personalized color palette guidance, and links to purchase each piece, we'll build a look that feels cohesive, flattering in natural light, and true to who you are.
Use the personal Styling Link and enter the styling code below to access the personalized styling questionnaire.
You will be guided to their short questionnaire, where you will fill out your info for each person in the session and choose two color combinations.
Results page is where the fun begins! It shows options for each person and can toggle between each person to select outfits
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My favorite shops for session styling
My Client Closet
Every one of the session experiences I offer includes access to my CLIENT CLOSET filled with my collection of hand-selected women’s dresses and children’s pieces to help you put together the perfect outfits for your upcoming session.
