What to Wear

Here are a few Hints and Ideas for deciding what to wear for your upcoming photo session:

Coordinate outfits: This does not mean 100% match! You want to complement each other’s outfits by choosing colors that work well together. I find that if everyone is wearing the same clothing, people will all tend to blend in together and there won’t be life to the images.
Use colors & patterns: Colors bring things to life… why not bring your images as well! When picking patterns, choose smaller ones that won’t distract attention away from the main subject/s. When thinking about texture, choose different ones that will give photos some interest such as lace, corduroy, denim, etc.
Be timeless: Pick outfits that are not considered too trendy, but will be able to be enjoyed and displayed for many years to come. One example of something that is timeless are jeans… classic look and style yet you can still incorporate flair into the outfit with your tops and accessories.
Dress for the season & location: Obviously you want your images to make sense. One typically wouldn’t be wearing jeans, boots, and a jacket in the Summer. Dress the part and be aware of your location. For example, if you are shooting at the river, ladies wear a pretty dress and sandals, put dad in a short sleeve shirt and shorts OR pants (which you can also roll up), put your little girl in a sweet Spring or Summer dress, etc. You will want to make sure that everyone is on the same page and coordinates in both colors AND styles.
Personalize: These are YOUR images and of course you want them to speak volumes about you and your family. Please let me know if you want to bring “props” or accessories that will help compliment who you are. If your family enjoys playing music together, bring your instruments to your session. Bring along items that will represent who each individual is but know that you will have full responsibility for them during your session.
Plan ahead
Outfit changes: If time allows it, bring another set of outfits. Please let me know ahead of time and I am more than happy to have that variety in your images.
Ladies & their shoes: If you plan on wearing heels in your session, please let me know ahead of time. It also a good idea to bring extra shoes especially since we will moving around our location quite abit.