Wardrobe Styling

Outfits that create timeless images for your upcoming session

WHAT TO WEAR

For Her - Long, full-length, flowy dresses and skirts look amazing on camera because they bring extra movement to the photos. Consider softer fabrics like chiffon or tulle which allow for beautiful movement in the images. Cute, shorter cocktail-length dresses photograph beautifully, but if you have little ones in your photos, a floor-length dress or skirt, or perhaps a cute midi-skirt, will make moving around with your kids much easier, and look perfect on camera, too. 
For Him - Long, fitted pants and closed-toed shoes are the most sophisticated and masculine looks for men. They draw attention away from his legs and feet and place it where you want it: on his handsome face. So, for your session, it’s best to leave the shorts, sandals, tennis shoes and jeans at home, too, as well as any pants that are loose or baggy. Fitted dress pants or fitted colored pants work best on camera. Solid shades of gray or navy are a strong complement to most women’s outfits, whereas pinstripes or plaid patterns tend to distract the eye. We also recommend staying away from graphics and logos. Solid color button ups will be your best bet for the men.

prepping the Littles

Before your session, pack a bag with snacks, water and any small objects (like toys or lollipops) that might help us get their attention when it's time for them to look at the camera. If they are old enough to understand you, it is a good idea to prepare them for what is to come before their session starts. Explain how much the photos mean to you so they know to be on their best behavior. A lot of families discuss and pick something fun in advance as a treat after the session if they are good listeners, like ice cream, for example. It also helps if their bellies are full and they have had some good rest beforehand. Once you prepare them physically and mentally, then feel free to give them (and you!) grace1 They are little, and I know some days don't always go as planned. I have seen it all and will make sure to get you great photos, regardless of their moods. My goal is to make this as fun and stress-free as it possibly can be for you and your family!  

coordinating the crew

As you are coordinating your outfit with your family, keep in mind that your outfits will look the most cohesive on camera when the color palette and wardrobe pieced coordinate, but don't actually "match". In fact, I recommend that you avoid thinking about "matching," and instead think about what "fits" together. This will create more visual interest and allow each personality to shine through. 
For example, if you're wearing a blush dress, soft blue earrings and nude heels (blush being your dominate color), then he could wear a navy coat with a white button-down and gray pants, paired with brown leather shoes and maybe even a blush pocket square (making navy his dominant color). Your daughter could wear a soft blue top with a white tulle skirt (making a soft blue her dominant color) while your son wears light beige pants with navy suspenders and a white button-down (making white his dominant color). Now each person has their own dominant color while still incorporating a few touches of the others that will pull all the looks together.