So you’ve booked a photo session and the big day is drawing nearer.
Now for the tricky bit – what do you wear?!
I’m happy to offer some simple suggestions to ensure your family photograph beautifully. : )
The DON’Ts are fairly simple, so let’s cover them first.
– We are used to putting kids in slightly bigger size clothing as they tend to grow out of the quickly. In pictures, such clothing looks bundled up and lumpy. For the shoot, choose clothing that fits well.
– Try not to wear tees or jumpers with large branding or logos on the front. We want attention to be drawn to your pretty babies’ faces, not on Peppa Pig or George, right?
– Avoid pure white or pure black. You may choose creams/off-white or grey instead.
So all that in mind, what SHOULD we wear?
– Soft or natural tones, such as pastels and neutrals will always photograph well indoors.
– Earthy tones are fantastic and look great for outdoor sessions. This includes rich colours such as burgundy, deep greens, shades of blue. Pops of bright colour can also work wonderfully to create a captivating image.
– Varied textures in your choice of clothing are great (think denim, wool, linen, cotton) and layering is excellent (such as scarves, beanies and vests if the weather allows).
– If your child is still in diapers or pull-ups, tuck’em in or wear bloomers.
– Ensuring the kids (and you!) are comfortable is most important, so let that be your best guide. Try to select clothing that is soft, warm, and allows the kids full mobility and freedom to move – because moving kids are happy kids. : )
Below are some images to give you some ideas, and allow you to see how important clothing can be in shaping the mood and vibe of a session, as well as the way it comes together as a body of work.
All that said, If I come to your home and your toddler’s in a nappy and your son is refusing to put on a shirt, those are going to be stunning pictures.
What we’re striving for when I come to tell your family’s story is authentic, real connection.
And we will get that regardless of what you’re wearing.