This a question I hear often and my answer varies with the session. I will consider where you are having your shoot and what colours are likely to be in your backdrop. In Autumn you can get away with deep dark red’s to suit the warmth in the trees whereas in April/ May light soft pastels work really well with the light bright pallet we see in Spring. If your shoot is at home we will discuss the room(s) that you are thinking of using so I can best advise you. Below is a guide to the seasons and my recommendations for the best colours to wear.
W I N T E R | Family, twinkly lights & winter hats
Say YES to:
Dark red
Dark green
Yellow
Black
Glittery sparkles
Say NO to:
Pastels
Orange
Pink
S P R I N G | Bluebells, blooming flowers and warmer days
Say YES to:
Orange
Lemon yellow
Fuschia pinks
Pastels
Say NO to:
Dark green
Black
Dark brown
Purple
S U M M E R | Holidays, visits to the beach & ice cream
Say YES to:
Red
Green
Blue
Fuschia pinks
Pastels
Floral or stripey Pattern
Say NO to:
Dark colours
A U T U M N | Rich colours, walking and rolling around in the leaves
Say YES to:
Orange
Rich deep reds
Burnt yellow
Dark green
Say NO to:
Dark brown
Black
White
To avoid in all shoots:
Big distracting patterns
Logo’s
