The 5 Most Photogenic Summer Trends, According to Street Style Photogs

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As fashion editors, we're constantly poring over hundreds of images to find the best ones to illustrate a wide variety of stories. While we can sift through photos from the comfort of our office chairs, street style photographers are the ones fighting crowds and inclement weather to find the best-dressed guests at events all around the world—and for that, we owe them a lot.

Not only do street style photographers help enrich our stories, but we also look to their expert eyes for guidance on the best trends of the moment. For starters, they're seasoned travel pros, observing what cool girls are wearing in every corner of the globe from Copenhagen to Sydney. They can spot photogenic pieces from a mile away—often in the midst of chaotic fashion week scenes, no less. Naturally, then, we looked to them for advice on the summer fashion trends that will translate to killer photos—no professional camera necessary. Scroll down for answers from Christian Vierig of The Styleograph, Asaf Liberfroind of The Street Vibe, and more.

Christian Vierig, The Styleograph

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Colorful Hair Accessories

"Even if you have a bad hair day or there is a lot of wind, you would look good in a street style photo with colorful hair accessories." 

Acielle, Style du Monde

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Feathers

"Feathers and lace are very feminine and a refreshing change from the streetwear trends we saw the last years. Plus they look great in pictures!"

Matthew Sperzel

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Bold Colors in Silk or Satin

"Nothing looks more striking than the summer sun lighting up shades of fuchsia, blue, green, orange, etc. Many people avoid the sun when it comes to taking a photo, whether it's a professional picture or a quick selfie. Worried about the sun? Throw on some cool shades to avoid the squint and keep the chin up for less shadow, and snap away!"

Jose Martinez

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Barely There Sandals

"Barely there sandals feel very now, and I like photographing them because of their clean look. This is great if you have a minimalist style."

Asaf Liberfroind, The Street Vibe

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Exaggerated Details

"When a part of the item—such as a sleeve, silhouette, embroidery, or lace—is so prominently displayed, it produces a very bold and fashionable look that's very exciting, even at fashionable events where people are more careful than the daily life about their clothing."

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Erin got her start as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing intern over 13 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.