Top Tips:
Start with one person's outfit
Often times we have a "look" in mind. It might be your favorite dress, or the cutest romper for your little girl. Start with that favorite item and then coordinate the other outfits around it.
Coordinate, do not match
When photos have all matching colors there is no distinction between each individual. Choose a simple color pallet and have everyone wear items that each pull in one or some of those colors.
Solids and patterns
Solids are an easy way to ensure that outfits do not clash and become too busy. When choosing patterns use large patterns and limit the number of people in patterned items. Choose different clothing textures to add variety!
Match the setting
Colors and style of clothing need to match the style of the location. When doing a natural setting photoshoot it is best to stick with natural colors such as earth tones, muted jewels, or neutral shades. Also stay away from being too casual or too formalin clothing choices.
What I love: This family chose earth tones to coordinate all members. When photos involve more than 5 members it is best to coordinate color schemes rather than matching exact colors.
What I love: Mom chose a simple patterned dress
What I love: These colors are perfect for vibrant Fall photos. Mustard yellow and a deep red photograph very well and mom did a great job pulling all the colors together.
What I love: Do not feel like Fall photos must have the typical Fall colors. Sometimes simple colors like black and white and can look just as great and let the Fall colors around be the highlight.
What I love: Larger families are hard to coordinate without trying to be matchy matchy. Mom chose a perfect dress that she loved and felt great in and then put the rest of her family in simple, complimenting clothes.
What I love: Mom to be new that the Fall reds were in their peak time and wore a stunning red dress to match. Stunning!!
What to Avoid:
NEON COLORS
These colors do not photograph well and can cast odd colors on to the subject's face.
VERY SATURATED COLORS
Bright red, bright yellow, royal blues.... Instead, try more muted versions of the same color: so for instance, replace bright yellow with mustard, etc.
TRANSITION LENSES
Wear regular glasses or contacts at the photoshoot so your eyes can be seen
ATHLETIC T-SHIRTS OR POLOS
Cotton t-shirts are too casual for a photoshoot. Athletic polos have a sheen to them that do not photograph well. Try a short sleeved cotton or linen button up instead.
CLOTHING WITH GLITTER OR SEQUINS
Reflection from these fabrics can be hard to edit
LOW CUT SHIRTS OR SHORT DRESSES
Wear what you feel beautiful in, but I am not a posed photographer so I want you be comfortable to move
TOO MANY FUSSY ACCESSORIES
BAGGY CLOTHING
FORMAL DRESS SHIRTS THAT NEED TUCKED
CARGO SHORTS
TEXT OR LOGOS
KIDS CLOTHES THAT SHOW DIAPER OR UNDERWEAR
