What to wear to your family photo session

 

 

One thing is guaranteed in life and that is that you will never have this day again, so let's document it!

 

 

If you have booked in your photo session with me then I think it is safe to say you love my work. Thank you!

As much as I like my photos to be natural, there are definitely some things that you can do to ensure you get the style of images that you have seen on my instagram or website.

 

 

Please find below some tips to ensure your photos turn out the way that you have imagined, as well as a friendly style guide in case you are having a difficult time deciding what to wear.

It is important to note though that these are just suggestions, I want you to look incredible and feel amazing during our session, so make sure you stay true to yourself.

 

 

 

 

 

Tips for your photo session

  • Shoot at the time of day that the light is at its best. For outdoor sessions I prefer to shoot the last hour before sunset, for indoor sessions I prefer the morning light.
  • If you have small children it can be daunting shooting at sunset. This is the time that little ones are usually going through their dinner/bed/bath routine and throwing them out can lead to over tired kids and tantrums. I know, I have raised three boys of my own! But trust me when I tell you that we can do this.
    The trick to calming your young ones and getting them through this time is snacks and treats. Please bring along their favourite snacks (but remember to try to avoid anything that can get too messy like watermelon). If you can see that they are losing interest then try pulling out a little snack to get them through.
    If all else fails it is time to pull out the big guns... bribery. Having treats or small rewards on hand will not only get us those last few photos, but it will ensure your child enjoys their experience during the photo session.
  • I do not force children to smile at the camera. It is very important to me that your kids are comfortable and happy during our time together. So I will give them the freedom to do the session on their terms. Some children love having their photos taken and are really outgoing, while others are shy and it takes some time for them to step out from behind mum or dad. That is totally ok! There is no right or wrong, every child is different. If you come to the session knowing that I will encourage rather than demand, I think that helps take some of the pressure off you as parents.
  • Laugh, play and interact with each other for natural photos. Whether you are having a shoot with your children, family, or as a couple, the more you put in to our session the more beautiful your photos will be. There is magic in the tiny moments.

What to wear

  • I always recommend my families choose neutral tones. My editing style is very warm and works well with earthy colours such as oat, mustard, rust, white, green, brown etc.
  • Please do not wear large logos, unless it is a styling choice. Logos can date quickly, as well as detract from the face or faces of the subjects in the picture.
  • I will generally recommend sticking with one item of clothing that has a pattern, then building your wardrobe around that item with block colours. Use the pattern to tie in all of your pieces.
  • Wear clothes that make you feel wonderful
  • Being barefoot is always a good time

 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to send them through!

 

And remember, this is just a suggestion if you are not sure what to wear. The most important thing that you need to wear to your photo session with me is a smile!

 

 

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