The Minimalist Portrait Styling Guide
11 Essential Tips for Your Next photoshoot
Hi, I’m Michele
Vancouver-based portrait photographer with over 15 years of experience creating portraits that are felt, not just seen.
This guide exists to inspire you and show you that minimalist portrait photography is far from boring. The power of the understated has so much to reveal, about who you are, how you want to be seen, and the emotions that live beneath the surface.
My work is rooted in the art of simplicity, stripping away the noise to create space for what truly matters, YOU.
As an artist I believe when we remove all the distractions, what remains becomes impossibly powerful.
This guide will help you prepare for a minimalist portrait session where you become the art. Fully seen, deeply felt, unapologetically you.
what you will discover
In this guide you will find
– How to choose clothing that create visual interest
– Why minimalist portraiture works beautifully for all gender expressions
– The power of movement, negative space, and texture in creating timeless portraits
– What props and jewelry add personality without overwhelming
– How to prepare emotionally for a session where there’s nothing to hide behind
– My approach to color vs. black and white in minimalist photography
This guide isn’t just about what to wear, it’s about understanding how to show up for portraits that
will stand the test of time, where you truly get to see yourself as art.
minimalism
far from basic
