a lot of people ask me what to wear/what to dress their kids in for a photo shoot! so, I thought I would post some hints... this will also be linked on the right side of the blog... so if you even need to find it again... look there!
-- so the basics... wear what you feel comfortable in! That will always make the pictures look more natural and fun! With kids, keep them happy. If they hate something, don't make them wear it! Believe me, you may not have the outfit you think is perfect, but atleast you will have a smiling kid!
-- almost everyone goes straight for black or white. While that seems good in theory, it actually is not the best for photos. Whites seem to get too blown out, and blacks loose detail. Keep in mind... color is king! People don't have to be matchy-matchy... just cooridinated. For large groups, think of the color circle... pick 3 colors next to each other (a color family for those art lovers) and try to arrange outfits around that. Khaki shirt and white shirt is a little blah... bring some flavor and personality to your outfit!
here are some great color combo ideas:
also, bright primary colors (red, blue, and yellow) and be tricky, go with warmer, more earthy tones to be safe.
--look through your favorite magazine or ads. I love looking at gap ads... see what they are wearing, how they layer different things, and how they style the outfits. If you like it on the ad, you are going to like it on your self or your kid!
--bring a ski cap, cowboy hat, scarf, rainboots, a cute umbrella... anything you think will be fun, and help to bring out your personality. They also add a little variety to an outfit, and can change the look dramatically. A little pop of color goes a long way!
--the more the choices, the better. We may not use all of them, but we will have a variety to choose from! Like my mom always said... variety is the spice of life! Bring formal, comfy, funky, and everyday ware. Mix it up. You will be happier with the final product.
--for infants, simple is better. I am a big fan of the naked baby... but its also great to have a little white onesie, or just some basics. Fuzzy blankets, cute baskets, anything you can fit a little baby in is cute. Get them nice and cozy!
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask in the comments section, I will be happy to help answer them! Stay tuned for more topics like "where to go on your shoot" and "how to pose" etc... (and if you have any ideas for topics, let me know!
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