What should we wear?

Close-up of a pregnant woman in a beige coat and striped shirt holding her belly with her hands, with a man in a brown jacket embracing her from behind

It can be difficult knowing what to wear to a photoshoot! At the end of the day, photographers just want their clients to feel comfortable, so dress in something you feel comfortable in.

Here are some suggestions for what to wear:

  • Neutral and earthy coloured clothing - these colours fit in seamlessly with the surroundings. Tip - think, does this colour occur naturally in this environment?
    Examples of these colours are: browns, greens, tan, cream, white, mustard yellows. (And yes, this does include blue jeans!)

  • Comfortable footwear - a lot of the locations have pebbles, stones, tussocks etc so your footwear needs to be able to get you comfortably across these terrains. High heels are not recommended.

  • If it’s freezing cold, by all means bring your warm layers!! Depending on the conditions, we can have jacket breaks where we warm up in between shots. If it’s too cold for that, then there is no better material in photos than WOOL! Not only does it fit NZ’s sheep theme, but it looks fantastic in photos. Any earthy-coloured wool product whether it’s a turtle neck or a coat, looks amazing in photos!

A couple, a man and a woman, holding hands and walking through a grassy field at Deer Park Heights with Coronet peak in the background during sunset.
A family walking together on a grassy hillside atop Deer Park Heights with lake Whakatipu and Queenstown mountains in the background. The man is carrying a child, and a woman, possibly pregnant, walks beside them.
A man and woman embracing outdoors in Glenorchy with mountains in the background
A couple holding hands and smiling while walking on the rocky Shotover river bed, with the old Shotover bridge and hillside with trees in the background.
A young girl smiling, standing in front of her parents. The girl is wearing a beige sweater, a gold necklace, and a plaid shirt. The parent behind them is partially visible, wearing a black and red patterned shirt.
A man and a woman standing close together outdoors during sunset with Queenstown hill and lake Johnson in the background, both with their eyes closed and appearing peaceful.
A woman with blonde hair holding a smiling young girl wearing a white knit hat with bear ears outdoors in a natural setting with tall grass or reeds.
A family of three standing on a grassy field near Moke lake with mountains in the background, smiling at the camera.