5 Tips on what outfits NOT TO wear during your photoshoot

I posted about what to wear for your photo session not long ago if you missed my post here is the link: 

Today I am giving you a couple of advice on what to avoid when you are picking the outfits for your upcoming #personalbranding photo session. 

1. Don't wear anything too tight or dresses that make you feel uncomfortable. 

Anything too tight, finicky or irritating to the skin will leave you continually tugging and adjusting the garment, which would result in you not just feeling but looking uncomfortable in the photos. One of my secret of getting these natural-looking photos is that I make you feel comfortable. You can't lie to the camera. 

2. Don't wear something you wouldn't normally wear otherwise.

Ok, this is a bit of controversial advice as I always recommend my clients to wear something that is not their everyday outfit. For example, if you work from home and usually wear jeans and tops and lead an online course in that, it is absolutely fine to have photos of you in these comfortable clots. The goal of a personal branding photoshoot is to showcase you and your wonderful personality! However, there will be situations when you need to be able to provide photos of you dressing up, smart, or more feminine way as well. 

3. Don't wear clothing that is worn out, old or wrinkled.

You want to look polished and professional in your personal branding images. Faded colours, stretched out tops or sweaters with pilling don't photograph well and unfortunately, they convey a less-than-professional message. 

If you've already looked through your closet and still can't find anything that fits the bill, then look on the bright side; at least it's a great excuse to go shopping!

4. Don't wear neon colours or busy prints

Even if neon colours or prints represent your brand, it's better to incorporate them subtly through your jewellery, a scarf, or props like office supplies, and keep the other visual elements of the shoot simple. Otherwise, they're bound to overpower the image, causing viewers to be more focused on your wardrobe than on you.

5. Don't show too much skin.

Your personal branding photos are going to be used for your business and self-promotion, so it's better to sway to more conservative clothing rather than revealing pieces. The point of your photos is to make sure you are taken seriously by your clients.

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