High School Senior asked this all the time, “What should I wear for my photo session”? What colors go good together? Today we will focus (pun intended) on clothing color for your portraits. Below are Pantone’s 2014 color predictions “Collage” collection.
First color choice is teal. Teal is both bright and melancholy, energetic yet relaxed. This popular color looks fabulous in front of the lens, especially set against cloudy skies and yellow orange leaves. It also looks fabulous on just about everybody,
making it a wonderful choice for your senior pictures.
PINIMAGETea Rose has blushing shades of dusty pink and mauve are uppity and cute against the moody grey skies of the cooler
season in Michigan. Leather footwear and chocolate accents ground the brighter pinks while adding natural textures to the
overall look. A lovely set of outfits perfect either in our out from under the umbrella!
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Brighter than the other blues in this collection, Cascade is optimistic and playful. Soft sand tones as accents allow
this special blue to shine. Cascade is another wonderful choice for those who aren’t quite sure what color would
look best for senior portraits; it won’t let you down! A perfect color to wear for the camera.PINIMAGE
Margarita is a soft sage green that reminds us Spring is somewhere around the corner, but not quite here yet! This
hue is innocent and graceful, and can be worn as an accent color or as the main piece. Leather shoes and accessories look fantastic alongside this tone.PINIMAGE
This special grey-blue is introverted and complementary to just about anyone lucky enough to be wearing it! Whites
and greys are ideal companions to create a complete look. Lovely to look at on camera and versatile for indoors,
outdoors, urban, or out in nature, Provincial Blue is a great, low-risk choice for anyone putting together their outfit.PINIMAGE
Rich rhubarb red is ready for Fall or Winter a deep, complex tone that commands attention. This festive color is so
powerful even a small accent of it, like a pair of shoes or wool scarf, is enough to add vibrancy to the dullest of
outfits and backgrounds. Don’t overdo it, though too much can also overpower your skin tones!PINIMAGE
Pumpkin Spice is a deliciously exciting color to spice up your photographs! Done properly, this Autumn
tone could turn your photographs into something your friends will envy for years to come. Try using this spicy hue as an accent
color, or if it’s a main piece like a top or jacket, make sure the rest of what you’re wearing is dark and subtle. The yellow-orange will pop on camera and you will look amazing!PINIMAGEWarm, comfortable, subtle sheepskin evokes the best part of cooler weather. Incorporating sand tones into your
wardrobe adds a calming, natural touch. Sheepskin accents like boots and slippers provide wonderful texture to
your images and keep your toes toasty.PINIMAGEFor this article we specifically mention high school senior photography, but these colors would work great for wedding engagement photos or any other photography session. Contact us today at 810.327.2051 to book your photo session.