Fashion Styling Photographer // Calgary Stylist Photographer
Styling & Client Closet
Wondering what to wear for family photos, maternity pictures, engagement sessions, or your Alberta elopement?
You're not alone. It's the number one question I receive from clients.
The truth is that wardrobe plays a huge role in how your photos look and feel. The right colours, textures, and clothing choices can transform a beautiful photo into something truly unforgettable.
That's why every session with Maxine LaGarde Photography includes styling guidance designed to help you feel confident, comfortable, and completely prepared.
Whether you'd like access to my client closet, personalized styling support, or one of my complimentary style guides, I'm here to make the process simple and stress-free.
Over the years, I've learned that thoughtful styling can completely transform the final look and feel of your photos. From selecting colours that complement your location to coordinating outfits for the entire family, my goal is to help create images that feel timeless, cohesive, and authentically you.
To make the process easier, I've created a collection of complimentary style guides and offer additional styling services for clients who would like more personalized support.
The Rock Erratic sunset maternity photo session with Maxine LaGarde Photography.
Many of the dresses featured throughout my portfolio are available through my client closet and have been selected specifically because they photograph beautifully in Alberta's landscapes.
Free Alberta Style Guides
Not sure where to start?
Download one of my complimentary style guides.
Each guide is designed specifically for Alberta families, maternity clients, couples, and engagement sessions, helping you choose colours, textures, and outfits that photograph beautifully.
Badlands Style Guide
Warm neutrals, earthy tones, and outfit inspiration for family, maternity, engagement, and elopement photos in Drumheller.
Mountain Style Guide
What to wear for Banff, Canmore, and Kananaskis photo sessions.
Fall Style Guide
Rich earth tones and layering ideas for Alberta fall photo sessions.
Christmas Style Guide
Modern Classic and Soft Neutral outfit inspiration for holiday photos.
Summer Style Guide
Colour palettes and outfit inspiration for Alberta summer family and maternity photos.
Sunflower Field Style Guide
Outfit inspiration designed specifically for Alberta sunflower field sessions.
Why Styling Matters More Than Most People Realize
The right clothing helps create a cohesive gallery, complements your location, adds movement and texture, and creates timeless images you'll still love decades from now.
Whether you're planning family photos, maternity pictures, engagement sessions, or an Alberta elopement, thoughtful styling can completely transform the final result.
This one of a kind handmade, vintage white lace dress is from Reformation, a custom dressmaker from British Colombia.
Gold sequins flowy maternity dress, perfect for a sunset photo session in the Alberta Badlands.
My 6-Step Styling Process
One of the biggest sources of stress for clients is figuring out what to wear.
Questions start popping up:
What colours work best?
Should we match?
What photographs well?
What should the kids wear?
Do I need to buy a new outfit?
The good news? You don't have to figure it out on your own.
Over the years, I've developed a simple styling process that helps my clients feel confident, comfortable, and fully prepared before their session.
1. Location
Your location helps determine the overall look and feel of your session.
A mountain session often looks beautiful with creams, greens, soft blues, and earthy tones, while the Alberta Badlands pair beautifully with warm neutrals, rusts, taupes, and natural textures.
2. Colour Palette
Rather than matching everyone exactly, I help families coordinate colours that complement both the location and one another.
This creates a more natural, timeless look while still allowing each person's personality to shine through.
3. Texture
Texture adds depth and visual interest to your images.
Flowy fabrics, lace, linen, knits, cotton, suede, and layered pieces help photographs feel more dynamic and create beautiful movement throughout your session.
4. Shape & Movement
Some clothing simply photographs better than others.
Flowing dresses, soft sleeves, layered fabrics, and pieces that move naturally in the wind often create the most flattering and visually striking images.
5. Personal Style
The goal isn't to turn you into someone you're not.
I want you to feel like the best version of yourself while staying true to your own style and personality.
6. Timelessness
I generally recommend avoiding large logos, neon colours, and overly trendy pieces that may quickly date your photographs.
My goal is to help create images you'll still love decades from now.
Every session with Maxine LaGarde Photography includes styling guidance, and for clients who would like additional support, I also offer personalized styling services and access to my growing client closet.
Wondering what to wear for family photos, maternity pictures, engagement sessions, or your Alberta elopement?
You're not alone. It's the number one question I receive from clients.
The truth is that wardrobe plays a huge role in how your photos look and feel. The right colours, textures, and clothing choices can transform a beautiful photo into something truly unforgettable.
That's why every session with Maxine LaGarde Photography includes styling guidance designed to help you feel confident, comfortable, and completely prepared.
Whether you'd like personalized styling support, access to my client closet, or one of my complimentary style guides, I'm here to make the process simple and stress-free.
Children's Client Closet
I also offer a growing collection of children's wardrobe pieces designed to coordinate beautifully with family colour palettes.
From dresses for little girls to carefully selected pieces that complement Alberta's landscapes, the children's closet helps create a cohesive look without requiring families to purchase an entirely new wardrobe.
Many parents find this especially helpful when coordinating multiple children for family photos, maternity sessions, and sibling portraits.
“In my opinion, choosing the right clothing for your session is single handedly the most important thing you can do to look your best in your photos.”
The Client Closet Experience
One of the most-loved parts of the Maxine LaGarde Photography experience is access to my growing client closet.
I've carefully curated dresses that photograph beautifully in Alberta's mountains, Badlands, sunflower fields, and open prairie landscapes. Many pieces have been selected specifically for maternity, family, engagement, and motherhood sessions
Why Clients Love the Client Closet
✔ Save time shopping
✔ Avoid ordering multiple dresses online
✔ Access pieces chosen specifically for photography
✔ Coordinate beautifully with Alberta landscapes
✔ Feel confident and camera-ready
Styling Packages
Every session with Maxine LaGarde Photography includes complimentary styling guidance to help you choose colours, coordinate outfits, and feel confident before your session.
For clients who would like additional support, I also offer personalized styling services and access to my growing client closet.
Simple Styling
Perfect for clients who would like help creating a cohesive look while shopping their own wardrobe or purchasing new pieces.
This option includes a complimentary consultation where we'll discuss your vision, location, colour palette, and personal style. I'll then create a customized styling plan with outfit recommendations, shopping links, and suggestions tailored specifically to your session.
Whether you're planning family photos, maternity pictures, engagement photos, or branding images, I'll help take the guesswork out of what to wear.
Includes:
Styling consultation
Customized outfit recommendations
Colour palette guidance
Shopping links and suggestions
Family coordination assistance
Investment: $125
Client Closet Experience
Want a completely stress-free styling experience?
The Client Closet Experience is designed for clients who would rather spend less time shopping and more time enjoying the experience.
Choose from a growing collection of carefully curated dresses that have been selected specifically because they photograph beautifully in Alberta's landscapes. Many pieces feature flattering silhouettes, movement, texture, and timeless colours that work beautifully for maternity, family, engagement, and motherhood sessions.
I'll help you select the perfect piece based on your location, vision, and personal style.
Includes:
Access to the Client Closet
Dress fitting appointment
Personalized styling guidance
Colour palette recommendations
Family coordination assistance
Dresses should be selected and fitted at least 10 days before your session. Maternity clients are encouraged to schedule their fitting approximately one week before their session.
Investment: $165
Want More Styling Advice?
Looking for even more outfit inspiration?
Explore my complete guide to choosing outfits for family photos, maternity sessions, engagement photos, and Alberta elopements.
Read the Complete Alberta Styling Guide Here
Ready to Stop Stressing About What to Wear?
Whether you'd like access to the client closet, personalized styling support, or simply help coordinating outfits for your family, I'm here to help.
Let's create a wardrobe that feels authentic, photographs beautifully, and helps you feel confident in front of the camera.