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What to Wear Guides
Posted on October 28, 2010
With family and holiday sessions starting up in just a couple of weeks, I wanted to post a few more “What to Wear” suggestions. I sent all of my mini-session clients some links to suggestions, but wanted to post a few more that may inspire you!
As you can see from this first one, its all about coloring and layers. Textures, such as denim and sweaters, photograph beautifully and these colors would make some really fun and vibrant photographs!
I love this set because it brings in a feeling of fall, which is something we don’t usually get since we don’t have the beautiful fall foliage that many other states get:
We do, however, sometimes get the benefit of warmer weather in the fall and winter, so this is also a great option:
This is a more formal, winter look that would look great in the studio as well as on-location.
And for a soft, more romantic feel, have some fun and go with vintage inspired colors and accessories. I love this one, its one of my favorites!
Sarah’s Senior Portraits {Mandeville Senior Photographer}
Posted on March 17, 2010
Meet the beautiful, charismatic future pastry chef – Sarah. Sarah is my mom’s cousin’s daughter (what does that make her, my 3rd cousin??) I haven’t seen her since I was about her age, so I was really excited to catch up with them in City Park to take her senior portraits. She has the greatest style and when I mention in my Senior info that accessories can really make an outfit, this is what I’m talking about. I love all the great details that completed her already fun and cute outfits! Sarah and Cricket – I had such a great time with you guys on this morning and I hope you love the photos! Enjoy!
This is my absolute favorite and it was a candid capture … I think she was looking at her mom.
You Are What You Wear
Posted on January 13, 2010
A really fantastic Arizona photographer named Jeanette LeBlanc posted this great article on her blog about what to wear for your portrait sessions. She shared it on a photography board that I follow and is graciously allowing other photographers to refer their clients to it. I wholeheartedly agree with all she has said and since I get a lot of “what should we wear” questions, I thought I’d share her article with you guys! Enjoy!
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You are what you wear.
A little cliché? Perhaps. But when it comes to portrait photography, clothing plays a huge role in the success of the finished product.
Before we get going – let’s be clear what you’re clothing does NOT need to be:
1. Brand New
I’m down with your favorite ripped jeans, retro band T’s, and worn converse shoes – as long as you know how to rock them in your own fabulous style.
2. Fancy-Schmancy and Uber-Expensive
Unless it’s your thing (If it’s really your thing, then by all means baby, bring on the bling). If you’re not normally a dress-up kind of person, don’t feel like you have to be one for your session.
3. Matching
No need to focus on matching everything from the color of your fuchsia headbands to the stripes in your socks. In fact, I beg of you, please, please don’t. If you’re heart is set on everyone in white button downs and khaki pants, I’m probably not your girl.
4. Stressful
No need to worry about each and every item, or fret about the suitability of each accessory. This is supposed to be fun. If you’re unsure – call me, and together, we’ll make sure you look fabulous. I promise.
I want you to be happy, thrilled, over the moon about your images, and I know that this is much more likely if we take the time and work together to help you choose clothing that fits these few simple rules:
Feels Good.
During your shoot you could be sitting in a pile of leaves on the grass having a tickle battle, rolling down a hill with your family, throwing your kiddos in the air or climbing a tree. Wear clothing that lets you do all that (and more) comfortably.
As for the kids? Well…uncomfortable kids have a tendency to look…uncomfortable, and are often cranky to boot. Happy kids make for happy pictures.
Bottom Line: Don’t choose outfits that make any of you feel constrained, stiff, itchy, scratchy, like you’re dressed up for Halloween, or that leave you with a nagging worry that a button might pop if you bend the wrong way. Trust me.
Looks Good.
This can be tricky, looking good is totally subjective – right? If you’re not a Carrie Bradshaw fashionista in real life, you might want to pull in some extra help from a straight-talking friend or your trusty photographer (that would be me) who knows about such things and has plans in place to help.
Sometimes last year’s of-the-moment dress has already become hopelessly untrendy. Sometimes the current fashions just don’t look or feel like you. Sometimes outfits that look good in the mirror might not be ideally suited for photography. If you’re really looking for extra help, I can put you in touch with some incredible folks who make people look good for a living.
Bottom Line: If you don’t feel fabulous-fierce-take-on-the-world gorgeous in your outfit, you’re not going to love, love, love the end result – and I’m all about you love, love, loving the end result.
Makes Sense.
Here’s where we pull it all together. It’s not just enough that everyone look good and feel good – you’ve gotta look and feel good together AND the outfits should fit with your location and the desired mood for your portraits.
Glup. That seems like a lot, doesn’t it? (quick – revisit #4 in the top list, and remember, don’t stress).
Before you even begin figuring out your wardrobe, we’ll have an in depth consultation to narrow down what you really want for your pictures, choose the perfect location and make sure you have an understanding about how that all comes together in the finished photograph. I’m with you every step of the way.
Bottom Line: It’s easier than it seems.Think twice about having Emma in a lace Christmas dress if you can’t get Tommy out of his spider man cape and favorite Star Wars pajama top. If we’re going to be running around in a park, you’ll likely not decide to wear your starched Sunday best. Hate the way stripes and plaids look together but Dad has his favorite stripped polo ready to go? Best steer mom away from her beloved family tartan. Easy-Peasy. (unless Mom is really attached to that tartan, but we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it).
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Thanks again Jeanette for sharing with everyone!
I hope it has help some of you guys choose your clothing for your upcoming portrait sessions!
And because I don’t like blog posts without photos, here’s an idea for an engagement session outfit:
