Today I wanted to share some quick info about styling your family session! If you need help styling your wardrobe I will work with you to coordinate everyone’s outfits for a timeless polished look! As soon as you book your session you get a styling guide, I wanted to share a few tips from the guide today;
Tip 1. DRESS UP!!!
I cannot say it enough times let me sing it from the roof tops ha! You will NEVER ever regret being too dressed up there is no such thing. It makes your photos look timeless, the dressier outfits tend to be more of a classic look where you will look back in thirty years and still love your outfit choices! Dressy outfits look great in the mountains, on the beach, in an ice cream parlor, everywhere!
Tip 2. For Moms;
Say YES to the dress! Long dresses and gowns are sooo flattering on women! There is nothing more flattering than a long flowy dress, they look stunning on camera and really flatter the female body — which is probably why the red carpet is always full of so many dresses and not very many pantsuits! I recommend choosing long, flowy dresses or skirts because they’re flattering on all body types, look amazing on camera and bring extra movement and dimension to your photos.
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View these Women’s Styling Images Here.
Tip 3. For Dad;
The same way that a dress is the most flattering silhouette for the female body, a blazer, sport coat or jacket has the same flattering effect for men. You can’t go wrong with a dress shirt, slacks and a blazer. The next time you walk by a store like J. Crew or Banana Republic, you’ll notice the male mannequins and models are always wearing several layers at once. Long sleeves are more flattering than short sleeves on men, so I recommend steering clear of t-shirts or polos, and instead opting for a long-sleeve button-down. The other benefit to long sleeves is we can roll the sleeves up for a slightly more casual look, which gives you two looks with one shirt
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View these Men’s Styling Images Here.
Tip 4. Pull it all Together;
As you’re coordinating your outfit with your family, keep in mind that your outfits will look the most cohesive on camera when the color palette and wardrobe pieces coordinate, but don’t actually “match.” In fact, I recommend that you avoid thinking about “matching,” and instead think about what “fits” together. This will create more visual interest, and allow each personality to shine through. If you have multiple children, don’t feel like you need to put them all in the same type of outfit. For example, if one of your daughters wears a dress and flats, the other can wear a skirt and boots, if that’s more of her style. If one of your sons wears a bowtie, the other can wear suspenders. Mixing up the wardrobe pieces will bring even more visual interest to the photos.
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View these Family Styling Images Here.
Tip 5. Shop your closet and create a Pinterest styling board:
Before shopping pull out pieces that you already have in your closet, you’ll be amazed at what you can find by looking there first! Find what you have and start to build everyones outfits around it.
You can view these style boards and more Here.
Let me know if you have any questions!
