Below you will find tips and advice on how to prepare your outfits for Family Session Day.
If you reached out for pictures, you get to choose what you wear FIRST!
Find that ONE item you feel fabulous in, without compromising comfort.
Then, have everyone else wear colors that complement what you are wearing.
eg: You are wearing a floral patterned blue, pink and yellow blouse you love. Have Johnny where a yellow shirt, Mary wear a blue shirt, and Sam wear a pink shirt.
The tips below are meant as guidelines.
It’s all about finding the right balance between looking your best AND feeling comfortable enough to play and interact with your family.
And when all is said and done… choose what feels GOOD to you and your family.
I want you to feel like yourself. Not like you are in a fairytale land 😉
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You’ll find a lot of examples of how to wear complementary colors, but it can be overwhelming so please read below FIRST.
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Choose solid colors AND patterns - bold prints, stripes, polka dots, flower patterns!
Strike a balance between solid colors and patterns. You don't want to all wear ONE color but you don't want to ALL be in stripes & polka dots either!
With VERY bright colors, opt for smaller items
eg: choose a hot pink scarf instead of a hot pink sweater if you love the color!
AVOID: shirts with cartoon characters or logos
You will want to choose outfits you look great in AND feel comfortable wearing on the day of the shoot.
You will be MOVING a lot! Crouching, sitting, dancing and moving with the kids and if you feel constricted in your movements... it will show!
AVOID: wedding attire, clothes that wrinkly easily
TIP: for tummy insecurities - opt for a flowy blouse and a scarf instead of all black
Does your kid have a strong opinion about what they will wear or not ?
Let them "choose" their outfit - put out 2 outfits that YOU like, and let THEM choose their favorite. Win-win!
Make sure your children's clothes fit them well – NOT too baggy, or tight.
AVOID: white, or fancy clothes
TIP: For girls - if you opt for a dress, they MUST wear leggings (I don't want to get a great shot and then have to toss it because I can see underwear!)
Choose POPS of color, patterns... and statement pieces!
I love scarves, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hats... fun colorful watches and/or running shoes!
AVOID: baseball hats or sunglasses
Details matter!
- Empty your pockets (phones, keys, pens... )
- Clean and trim your nails
- Trim your beard (Ok, only if you have one...)
- For moms: wear light makeup & get a mani-pedi if you want to treat yourself!
For indoor sessions, keep in mind that you will probably be taking off your shoes and socks...
LAST TIP!
For extended family sessions, it's harder to coordinate, I get it!! Just follow the main guidelines below, and it will all work out beautifully.
- Avoid neon colors, unless they are pops of color (in earrings, scarves, belts...)
- Gravitate towards color!
- Avoid wearing ALL beige/white/black
- Steer clear of fleece, big puffy coats, clothes that have pilling or wrinkle easily
- NO logos or writing