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If you’re already thinking about what to wear, take a breath — you’re doing just fine.
If you’re already thinking about what to wear, take a breath — you’re doing just fine.
Most people don’t need a brand-new wardrobe or a perfectly styled outfit to look great in their portraits. What matters most is that you feel like yourself when you walk into the session.
Most people don’t need a brand-new wardrobe or a perfectly styled outfit to look great in their portraits. What matters most is that you feel like yourself when you walk into the session.
Here’s what tends to work best for most families:
Here’s what tends to work best for most families:
Choose clothes you already feel good in.
Choose clothes you already feel good in.
If you’ve worn it before and felt confident, it will almost always photograph better than something unfamiliar.
If you’ve worn it before and felt confident, it will almost always photograph better than something unfamiliar.
Think comfortable before stylish.
Think comfortable before stylish.
When you’re comfortable, your body relaxes. That shows up in your posture, your expressions, and the way you interact with each other.
When you’re comfortable, your body relaxes. That shows up in your posture, your expressions, and the way you interact with each other.
Keep patterns simple.
Keep patterns simple.
Solids and soft textures tend to age better over time and keep the focus on faces and connection, not clothing.
Coordinate, don’t match.
Outfits don’t need to be identical. Aim for colors that work well together rather than the same shirt on everyone.
Don’t stress about “rules.”
Don’t stress about “rules.”
There is no single right answer here. During the experience, I’ll help guide things so everything feels natural and intentional.
If clothing is already on your mind, this is more than enough to get you started. And if it’s not — that’s okay too. We’ll talk through anything important together before the session.
You don’t need to be a model to look amazing in photos. You need intention, effort, and a little science-backed swagger. As your photographer, I’ll help guide you every step of the way.
And if you want a deeper transformation—where your confidence in front of the camera ripples out into everyday life—reach out. Let’s make magic.
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How to Feel Confident in Photos | Smyer Image Tips for Authentic Portraits
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Struggle with being in front of the camera? Learn expert tips to boost your confidence, master power posing, and get portraits you’ll actually love.
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Author: Brian Smyer
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This article is part of Smyer Image’s ongoing mission to help people build confidence through photography. Brian Smyer is a master photographer with 15+ years of experience helping clients feel relaxed and empowered behind the lens.
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