Its that time of year again and you have just booked your family photos! When it comes to family photos, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and you don’t always know where to start. Below are a few tips for planning and styling family outfits without all the stress!
INCORPORATE A PALETTE OF BOLD COLORS OR OPT FOR NEUTRALS. I RECOMMEND STARTING WITH MOM’S OUTFIT AND COORDINATING ALL OTHER OUTFITS AROUND HERS!
*OR CHOOSE A PATTERN AS THE MAIN FOCUS AND COORDINATE AROUND THAT
EMBRACE PATTERNS AND USE DIFFERENT TEXTURES FOR ADDED POPS. INCORPORATE TEXTURES LIKE LACE, CORDUROY, KNITS, GAUZE, VELVETS, SWISS DOTS.
*ADD TIGHTS, SOCKS, BOWS, CHUNKY SWEATERS, JEWELRY AND HATS FOR MORE TEXTURES!
LOCATION PLAYS A ROLE A HUGE ROLE IN THE OUTCOME OF YOUR FAMILY PHOTOS! YOUR OUTFITS SHOULD REFLECT THE LOCATION, WHETHER YOU CHOOSE URBAN, FOLIAGE, BEACH ETC..
*BEACH LOCATIONS DON’T ALWAYS REQUIRE SHOES
-WEARING A DRESS HELPS WITH MOVEMENT DURING PHOTOS
-WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE CONSTANT ADJUSTING
-EAT SOMETHING BEFORE YOUR SESSION SO EVERYONE IS IN A GOOD MOOD
-PLAN APPTS FOR HAIRCUTS/COLOR AND NAILS THE WEEK OF YOUR SESSION DATE
-ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO EXPLORE AND PLAY DURING PHOTOS (THAT’S WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS)
– RELAX, DON’T SET EXPECTATIONS AND HAVE FUN
For more tips, tricks and inspiration for coordinating family photos check out “what to wear” on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/tanyamichellephotography/what-to-wear/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tanya.michelle.photography/
