Five Stylish Tips to Look Amazing in Your Mini-Session!
Prepping for a mini session is exciting, especially when you’re eager to capture special memories with your loved ones. Since these short, seasonal photography sessions offer only a brief window of time, a little planning goes a long way in ensuring you get the best results. From choosing the right colors and outfits to adding personal touches with accessories, here’s everything you need to know to prepare for a smooth and stunning mini session. These tips will help you and your family look coordinated, comfortable, and picture-perfect.
Coordinate your outfits, but don’t match. Choose a simple color palette and go from there. This will give everyone the option to pick an outfit of their own, but still be subtle and fit the scene.
Avoid logos. This includes crazy prints and patterns! It will bring unwanted attention to the outfit and cause awful distortions to appear on the photography that aren’t originally there.
Tone down the bright colors. Vivid shades tend to reflect and bring attention away from the face. Darker clothing tends to blend better with backgrounds and slenderize the subject. Light or neutral colors can look appealing and fresh. If you fear not looking slender in your photos, avoid wearing plain whites. Pair it with a jacket or scarf and you will be good to go!
Hair, makeup, and nails: Keep it simple. If you want your hair to be out of the way and not falling in your face, I recommend having it up and out of your eyes. For makeup, make sure it won’t run off onto your outfit. Your nails should be nicely manicured and no chipped nail polish.
Accessorize! This brings visual interest in your look and makes it appealing. For jewelry, try a necklace to compliment your neckline or bracelets to accentuate your outfit. You could think outside the box and try a hat or suspenders to bring the extra wow factor! Some accessories add variety and may be used as props.
A little forethought can make a big difference in your mini session experience, allowing you to focus on having fun and making memories with the people you love. By coordinating outfits, choosing subtle colors, and paying attention to small details like makeup and accessories, you’ll feel confident and prepared. Enjoy the process, and trust that these moments will shine beautifully in the final images. After all, these snapshots capture the unique bond and joy of your family just as you are—creating memories you’ll treasure for years to come.
