So, you’ve booked a summer family portrait session! You are excited and cannot wait for the day, until the panic of what to wear sets in. After all, you want your family to look their best. Don't stress!!! Here are some quick tips to get you started on preparing for your summer portraits:
Color is fun! Pinks, reds, blues, purples, yellows and oranges pop out against the lush green of summer.
I will always let you work in a change of clothes, and I say, take advantage of this offer!
Let the kids dress themselves for one outfit…kids have an eye for unexpected color combinations that pop in images. Then compromise with an outfit that you love for the second outfit. Think complementary colors when dressing siblings and family members and not matchy-matchy. When completely stumped on how to start, I always say pick out an outfit that you love for your youngest and then build off the colors in that outfit for everyone else.
Also, forget the shoes! Summer is a time for bare feet! Kiddos love let the air hit their toes, but I’m talking about the entire family. Dig out the nail polish add a splash of color to your own toes too! If you insist on shoes, sandals are the way to go.
And finally, I encourage families to bring along favorite things. Does your daughter have a favorite doll? Bring her along! Does your son adore dinosaurs? Let a few figurines tag along. Do you love reading books as a family… toss a favorite book or two into the bag that day. You get the idea. These favorite things define you, and portrait day is all about capturing who you are as a family!
If you have any other questions as to what to wear for a specific shoot, please don't ever hesitate to give me a call or shoot me an email!!!
