We've all heard that photos make you look ten pounds heavier than you actually are. Hence when I modeled, I was at least ten pounds underweight. However, sans the time to diet, and knowing that photoshop is an extra cost and may not be available, what does one do? Dress to look lean.
First, pay attention to your wardrobe choices. A recent post on a photographers' site was about a client wanting a reshoot of her family portraits because she looked "fat". We are our own worst critics, but, the reason the woman looked heavy was also due to her wardrobe selection which, I may add, was all about bringing the attention TO her. Breaking it down: She wore YELLOW pants. The biggest color swatch in the photo! (The color theme: navy and yellow.) A better choice would have been for her to wear jeans or navy pants. (Her husband was wearing jeans.) Her choice of top: an unflattering light denim shirt that was tugging too tight and which STOPPED AT HER AT HER BELLY. Light colored. To look slimmer, she needed to go with a darker color, not a light one. And to draw even more attention to her, ahem, problem area, she had a darker colored shirt peeking out just below her belly, like a dissecting band. Like candy corn, her color blocks went like this - top to bottom: light denim - dark blue stripe - yellow. Oh, and the boots further cut her body as they were heavy, clunky, and ankle height.
So, how does one look slimmer? Create a long and lean silhouette. Choose a dark denim jean with a flattering cut - straight leg - or a pair that can be easily tucked into boots. Select a shoe that adds to the illusion: a bit of a heel - think: if you were two to three inches taller, this "weight distribution illusion" helps. Go with a top that glides over your "problem area" (or areas), choosing a color that complements - yet blends well with the jeans. If you choose to layer - think again about where the layers dissect you, and make sure your colors work well together. Need a pop of color? Choosing a scarf in the contrast color will bring the attention to your face, not your belly.
Days before your shoot, pull together the wardrobe you are considering. Put it on. Does it create the silhouette you want? If not, nix the outfit. Nothing in your closet? Use it as an excuse to go shopping. Your family photos will be shown around to relatives for years - and are an investment in capturing your family for posterity. An investment in your look may also be needed.
Park City Photographers wants you to look great in all of your photos. If you are a client and have wardrobe concerns prior to your photo shoot, let us know. We're here to help.
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