What to Wear for a Photoshoot
Outfit ideas, colors and do’s and don’ts for studio portraits, birthday shoots, headshots and model tests at MDuran Studio in Providence, RI.
MDuran Studio · Providence, RI · Style Guide
What
To Wear
Outfits that photograph beautifully under studio light, plus what to leave at home. Pick your session type.
✓ Looks great
- Solid, rich colors
- Fitted silhouettes
- Texture: knit, satin, leather, faux fur
- Monochrome head to toe
✕ Skip
- Small busy patterns
- Big logos or text
- Wrinkled or see-through fabric
- Neon that clashes with the backdrop
✓ Looks great
- One statement dress or suit
- Metallics & sequins (they glow under strobes)
- A crown, balloons or number props
- A second, more casual look
✕ Skip
- Outfits you’ve never sat down in
- Too many props at once
- Brand-new shoes that hurt
✓ Looks great
- Blazer or crisp collar
- Mid-tone solids: navy, olive, burgundy
- Simple jewelry
- One backup top
✕ Skip
- Thin stripes (they shimmer on camera)
- Large earrings or busy necklaces
- Anything that needs constant adjusting
✓ Looks great
- Black fitted tank or bodysuit
- Skinny jeans
- Simple heels or clean sneakers
- Natural hair, clean skin
✕ Skip
- Heavy makeup (unless it’s a beauty test)
- Baggy clothes that hide your shape
- Jewelry and logos
Tap a color, see it on camera
Pick a color you’re thinking of wearing. The photos change to real MDuran Studio shoots in that color.
Cobalt / royal blue: pops on white and grey backdrops. Bold and editorial.
Texture + solid color + contrast with the backdrop. That’s the formula.
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