Alright, let’s get into it. I’ve been seeing these Tory Burch outfit photos everywhere lately—they just look different, you know? Super polished, effortless, but also kinda… identifiable? So yeah, figured I’d grab my own camera and try to crack the code myself, step by step. Total trial and error.
Digging Around First
Before jumping into pictures, I needed clues. So I basically stalked—politely, of course—a bunch of Tory Burch lookbook pics and influencer posts tagged with the brand. Scrolled for ages. Didn’t overthink it, just noted what caught my eye.
- Saw tons of simple backgrounds: clean walls, light wood floors, big windows. Nothing busy.
- The clothes? Always looked lived-in but pristine. Like just thrown on perfectly.
- Huge focus on textures—that signature logo sweater, silky blouses, chunky sandals. You could almost feel the pics.
Time to Shoot (aka The Messy Part)
Armed with my phone (since I ain’t a pro) and decent morning light by the biggest window I have, I dragged over a plain beige rug for a clean floor-ish look. Pulled out:
- That TB-esque knit I splurged on months ago.
- A flowy skirt with some nice drape.
- My everyday gold hoops and a tan leather bag.
First attempt: Just stood there smiling at the camera. Nope. Felt stiff as a board. Looked like my awkward passport photo wearing fancy clothes. Groaned and deleted those.
Tried again. Remembering those “lived-in” vibes, I pretended to walk towards the window, glancing down like I’d spotted something interesting. Not great, but slightly less wooden. Took about 15 shots moving slightly each time. Spoiler: mostly trash. Got one okay one where my hand was brushing my hair back naturally—kinda worked? Saved it.
Pivoted to the details that kept popping up. Kicked off my shoes (plain slides, thank God) and laid them neatly beside the bag on the rug. Zoomed in tight. Got low, shot upward focusing on the bag handle resting against the knit texture. Click. Actually liked this one. The sunlight hit the leather just right.
Playing With What I Got
Opened the few usable pics on my phone. Fiddled with the editing—nothing crazy. Upped the brightness just a touch to match that “airy” Tory look. Dialed back the saturation juuust a hair so the tan/cream colors stayed soft, not loud. Added a smidge of sharpness to make the knit texture pop.
Compared my edits side-by-side with a legit Tory campaign shot. Mine still looked… homelier? But closer! That texture focus and simple background definitely helped.
What Clicked Eventually
After all that fuss, a few things actually started making sense:
- It’s less about posing, more about hinting at movement. That walking glance or hair touch felt way more TB than standing statue-still.
- Clean slate is key. My messy coffee table in the background ruined like five shots before I kicked it out of frame. Duh.
- Texture is the star. Even my okay shots looked better when the fabric or leather was the main show.
- Lighting needs to feel easy. Harsh shadows look cheap. Big windows on a slightly cloudy day? Gold.
Did I suddenly shoot like their ad team? Heck no. But I did finally see why their pics stand out. Less try-hard perfection, more quiet confidence in the clothes and setting. It’s about showing the feel of the outfit, not just the outfit itself. Still practicing—my couch ain’t a beachside villa—but hey, it’s progress.
