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About Clothing, Color, Tone, and
Style ...
The goal of any fine portrait is to
direct the viewer's attention to the face or faces in the
portrait. Simple long-sleeved garments in medium to dark tones
of brown, rust, burgundy, green, or blue are pleasing choices
when photographed against a dark background.
Couples or small groups should choose simple garments within the
same tonal ranges. Light and dark tones together create visual
confusion, as one subject comes forward and the other recedes.
Clothing that blends harmoniously creates timeless portraiture
because the viewer's eye goes directly to the faces. Clothing in
medium shades complement portraits made in outdoor environments.
Clothing For Families...
In a family group, proper
clothing coordination is critical. When decorating a home, a
major concern is to coordinate the colors and tones of the
walls, carpets, draperies and furniture. This kind of
coordination is also necessary when selecting clothing for a
group portrait. Choose clothing in the same tonal ranges so that
no single member of the family stands out because the clothing
is too light or bright as compared to the rest of the group.
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Tips On
Clothing Style And Accessories
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Very simple
garments always photograph best
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Turtle necks or
V-necks are flattering provided that neither is
exaggerated in style. Avoid very wide or
particularly deep V-neck garments as well as
bulky cowl neck sweaters that completely hide
the neck.
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Long sleeves are
essential for teens and adults, as bare arms
call attention to themselves and will overpower
the face.
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Women being
photographed in full length should wear long
skirts, pants, or dark stockings in order to
keep the eye from being directed toward the legs
and away from the face.
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If feet are to
show in the portrait, make certain shoes and
stockings are in keeping with the visual intent
of the portrait.
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Men should have
their hair cut about one week before the
portrait session. Women should be photographed
whenever they are happiest with their hair in
relation to the time it is styled.
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