What to Wear for your Photo Session In Morristown, NJ? - Custom Mood Boards!

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More often than not, one of the first questions I get after someone books a session is: “Okay… what the heck should we wear?”

Totally fair — outfit planning can feel like a whole stressful thing - especially if you are planning it for a family of 5. But don’t worry — I’m here to make it super easy (and maybe even a little fun 😉).

As part of every photography session you book with me — whether it's a family photo session in Morristown, a cozy in-home newborn shoot in Mendham, or a walk through the Christmas Tree Farm — I’m here to help you style it from the start. I’ll first send you my “What to Wear” guide, which includes access to a styling service I offer to all clients. For many, that guide is all they need. But if you want a little extra help, I also create custom mood boards based on your family, season, and style.

Fun fact: In my past life, I was a fashion designer — so helping families pull together looks that feel natural and photograph beautifully is one of my favorite parts of what I do. Whether you already have a few outfits picked and need help finishing the puzzle, or you're starting completely from scratch, I’ve got you. I’ll send you a board full of outfit inspiration, seasonal colors that look great in photos, and clickable links if you want to shop — or you can use it as a guide to pull pieces from your own closet. Let me know after you book if this is something you want help with!

From summery park sessions - to festive tree farm minis - to sweet in-home newborn moments, I can create a board for every vibe.

🎨 What’s a Mood Board, Exactly?

It’s basically a style cheat sheet.
I’ll pull together:

  • A color palette that fits your session (and the season/location — hello, Hidden Pond Tree Farm golden hour!)

  • Outfit ideas for the whole fam — yep, even dads

  • Layering pieces, mixing textures, and not being too “matchy”

I make sure everything feels natural, timeless, and still totally you.

Check out this Early Fall Board below. Click on one of the items to see how it works :)

Feelin' Fall-ish Moodboard by Dawn Pecorella

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📍 Made with my Morristown Clients in Mind

Some of the mood boards I’ve made include:

  • Summer Vibes – breezy neutrals, soft blues, comfy but pulled-together

  • Feelin’ Fall-ish – cozy knits, warm rust tones, golden hour goodness

  • Tree Farm Feels – layers, texture, and just a sprinkle of holiday magic

  • Hello, Baby – soft, neutral, cozy looks perfect for in-home newborn snuggles - shoes not included!

I love helping you plan outfits that not only look great in photos but also feel like something you’d actually wear.

✨ So... What Now?

If you’ve already booked your session — yay! Let’s get to styling your session! If you want me to help create a look for you and your family just shoot me an email and we can get started :)

If you're thinking about booking — reach out! I’m happy to help you figure out the best season, location, and of course… what to wear.

Let’s take the stress out of planning and make this whole thing feel fun and easy. Because your only job? Showing up and loving on your people.

I’ll handle the rest 💛

Check out a few more Mood boards below! Have a fave?

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