How to dress
F O R A P H O T O S H O O T

If we are going to the beach then heels are probably not the best choice. Likewise,

flip flops are not wise if we’ll be traipsing through tall grass. Those are practical

choices that are sometimes forgotten when we are deciding which shoes look

cutest with our outfit at home. On a similar note, wearing beige to the beach or

green to a forested location might also be unwise.

White is not the only way

Always consider the location and time of the shooting

White can be an option, but not always the right choice,

especially for a midday shooting.

When you are wanting to go neutral with your outfits remember white

isn’t the only neutral. Men wearing a light blue oxford and a woman in

a blush dress is still neutral! Other neutral options: black, tan, blush,

light blues, nudes, navy, gray. Spice up your neutrals with going with

other textures, patterns, & playing around with more than just white.

Let's have fun together finding the best solution

Be yourself

You are not going to fall in love with images of yourself wearing a brightly patterned floral dress if you are a woman who almost always wears black. Similarly, men forced into a button down and vest that always wear rock band T-shirts are going to think they look ridiculous. If your usual style is not the sort of thing you want to hang on your wall then find a happy medium.

When you purchase photographic artwork you are doing so because you want to remember the love, joy and experience of now in the most beautiful way possible.

Stay true to your family and yourself when making wardrobe choices to make that happen.

It’s so important that people don’t stick to the traditional thing of all wearing one color.

Just like your family, what everyone wears should be diverse. Show your personality through your outfits. These are photos you will have for years so when you look back at them make sure your outfits fit the way your family is & be true to you!

Coordinate

The photos of everyone in the family wearing the same color jeans and top were trendy in the ’90s but we’ve moved on from there. The most pleasing photos

nowadays have everyone in the same color scheme but without all the matchy-matchy goodness of the past.

Try picking four or five colors that you want everyone to wear that go well together like brown, navy, cream and mustard.

The mustard makes for a nice “pop” color too!

Another combo that works would be grey, red, teal and pale green.