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Styling Guide

Warm, natural, timeless — a guide to looking and feeling your best in your photographs.

🌿 Our Approach to Styling

Your photographs should feel calm, natural, and authentically you.
This guide is designed to help you choose outfits and colours that complement the warm‑neutral Kerridge aesthetic — soft tones, gentle textures, and a timeless feel that lets your story shine.

🎨 Colour Palette

Choosing the right colours creates harmony in your images.

Recommended Tones

  • Warm neutrals: cream, oatmeal, stone, warm grey

  • Earthy tones: olive, sage, terracotta, rust

  • Soft pastels: blush, muted blue, lavender haze

These tones blend beautifully with natural light and outdoor locations, creating a cohesive, gentle look.

Avoid

  • Neon colours

  • Harsh blacks or bright whites

  • Large logos or bold graphics

  • High‑contrast patterns

Tip: For couples and families, aim for colours that complement rather than match exactly.

👗 Outfit Inspiration

Women

  • Flowing dresses or skirts

  • Linen shirts, soft knits, textured layers

  • Minimal jewellery

  • Natural, soft makeup

Men

  • Chinos or tailored trousers

  • Plain shirts, fine‑knit jumpers, or layered neutrals

  • Earth‑toned jackets

  • Clean, simple footwear

Children

  • Soft, comfortable fabrics

  • Neutral tones and simple textures

  • Bare feet for indoor sessions

  • Avoid cartoon prints or bold patterns

🧵 Patterns & Textures

Textures add depth and warmth to your images.

Beautiful textures:

  • Linen

  • Wool

  • Cotton

  • Lace

  • Knits

Subtle patterns:

  • Thin stripes

  • Small checks

  • Delicate florals

Avoid:

  • Large, busy prints

  • High‑contrast designs

👜 What to Bring

A few thoughtful items can make your session feel relaxed and effortless.

  • A spare outfit (especially for little ones)

  • A favourite blanket or shawl

  • Hairbrush or hair ties

  • Snacks for children

  • Comfortable walking shoes between locations

💄 Hair, Makeup & Grooming

Keep things soft, natural, and true to you.

  • Light, natural makeup photographs beautifully

  • Avoid glitter or heavy contouring

  • Matte finishes work best

  • Men: trim beards or shave the morning of the session

  • Neutral nail colours keep the look timeless

🍂 Seasonal Styling

Spring

Pastels, light layers, soft florals.

Summer

Linen, breathable fabrics, warm neutrals.

Autumn

Earthy tones, knits, layers, boots.

Winter

Deep neutrals, wool coats, scarves, textured layers.

✨ Final Thoughts

The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and confident.
When you feel relaxed, your photographs will reflect it beautifully.

If you’d like personalised styling advice for your session, I’m always happy to help.

If you want, I can also create:

  • A matching “What to Expect” page

  • A warm‑neutral PDF version for clients

  • A branded version with your logo, spacing, and typography ready to drop into your website

Which one would you like next?

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