{What I Learned…} How to Dress for a City Session

It seems city sessions are all the rage at the moment!  The last three Mad Hearts sessions have all been in New York City – how cool is that?!  Since people seem to love them (and I love to do them!), I thought I’d share some helpful tips on  how to dress for a city photo shoot.  The key to choosing your outfits is to keep it simple. Here are a few do’s and don’ts to help you dress fashionably and comfortably the day of your session:

• Don’t wear uncomfortable shoes. We walk a lot -and when I say a lot, I mean A LOT!  If you want to wear a pair of killer heels, bring them along and change into them when we’re ready to shoot. But a comfortable pair of shoes for the times in between photos or closeups where you won’t see your feet is ideal. Trust me, your feet will thank me later!

• Do choose a solid base. Whether that be a pair of black pants, dark denim, solid color skirt/ dress… Just choose something versatile and that you will not have to change out throughtout your session.

• Don’t forget to wear a camisole or plain tee underneath your top. That way you can change out of your shirt discreetly in public without worrying about flashing all of NYC.

• Do accesorize. I always stress the importance of “layering” when consulting with clients before a session, but it’s even more important for city sessions. Little things like scarves, shoes, hats, jewelry and jackets can change your entire look without the need for a complete outfit change.

• Do travel light. Our time together goes by so fast, so I always suggest that you bring two looks – three max. No need to bring bags and bags of stuff. One large tote with all the essentials should suffice. Just make sure you leave room for your makeup bag to freshen up in between photos.