What to Wear for Beach Photos

Solid colors work best — we suggest a pastel palette of light blues, tans, whites, soft pinks, and yellows. Choose comfortable clothing; loose, flowy garments work well with the sea breeze. Coordinate colors with your group rather than perfectly matching.

Coordinate, don’t match. Pick a few solid colors from the pastel palette and let everyone wear their own piece within it — it looks natural and lets each personality show.

The pastels we suggest for every session — light blues, tans, whites, soft pinks, and pale yellows. They glow in golden-hour light and never fight the turquoise water behind you.

Patterns, stripes, prints, and logos — solid colors photograph best. Skip bright, bold colors too, since they detract from your face, and avoid anything transparent or that shows undergarment lines (secure bra straps out of sight).

Yes — long, flowy fabric is the single best trick for beach photos. The Gulf breeze gives dresses and skirts gorgeous movement that makes photos feel alive.

Comfort first — a kid who feels good plays naturally, and that’s where the best photos come from. Stick to the family palette, skip stiff or scratchy outfits, and bring a spare in case of a wave ambush.

Barefoot is perfect on the sand — though bring shoes for daytime sessions, because the sand gets really hot! If you wear them, choose simple sandals or flip-flops; heels and stiff dress shoes are tough (and risky) at the beach.

Water, a towel (sand!), and any meaningful props you want included — just keep props simple so the focus stays on you.

A light gel or hairspray keeps fly-away hairs in check — just don’t use too much product, which can make hair look greasy. Beyond that, we work with the breeze; a loose braid photographs great.

Keep it natural. Face powder helps eliminate unwanted shine, and matte lipsticks look best — avoid “frosted” colors. Skip heavy make-up (especially mascara and eyeliner), and avoid eyebrow or facial waxing right before your session.

Keep jewelry simple — oversized or excessive pieces pull focus. Hats aren’t recommended for group shots since they tend to block other faces. And if you can, remove glasses or wear contacts — many lenses cause glare or distortion.

Act natural and be yourself — and remember to smile, nothing is more flattering! Bring water and stay hydrated throughout the day, and get plenty of sleep the night before so you look refreshed and energized.

Happily. Send us what you’re thinking when we plan your session and we’ll tell you what will sing in the light we’re shooting in — it’s part of every booking.