Challenging Myself as an Artist Through Intentional Wardrobe

If you know me, you know I love wardrobe.
If I find a dress I love for a child’s photo session, I’m likely to buy it in every size — just in case. Many of those dresses have been used in my signature style portraits, but there are always a few sizes that are never worn.

Over the years, my wardrobe closet has grown into a collection of timeless clothing that supports the stories I create for children. Wardrobe has always been one of the most important parts of planning a session and is often the very first place a story begins in my Fine Art Children’s Photography sessions.

When a child is photographed without much thought given to wardrobe, the result is often a sweet, simple moment. But when wardrobe is chosen with intention — to complement the setting, the mood, and the story — it becomes part of the foundation for creating art. Thoughtfully selected clothing keeps the focus on the child while quietly supporting the scene, allowing the final image to feel less like a snapshot and more like a page pulled straight from a storybook.

For me, wardrobe isn’t just clothing. It’s inspiration.