Image DAY 137 FASHION & BEAUTY

Wardrobing Your Subjects

TEXTURES AND TONES THAT WORK

The right assemblage of beautiful clothing is crucial in fashion photography, and a good balance must be struck between the clothing and the model. Choose your print, color, and fabrics carefully. The texture and sheen of materials reflect and refract light in unique and various ways and should be evaluated when formulating the wardrobe options for a photo shoot. Color harmonies and tones can be experimented with to create added depth to an image.

Try working with fabric tones that are close in hue to your background. If the background has a reflective surface, ...

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