CLOTHING & FALL/WINTER FASHION GUIDES
Kids.
Textures, colors, and personality .
Grab everything you have in bold colors and patterns; no logos or cartoon characters, and we’ll put together outfits. Really! The camera loves bright, happy, youthful clothes. Polka dots, stripes, kid-prints, and fun fabrics with lots of texture like summer cottons, sweaters, knits, corduroy, and denim. Layering adds depth and appeal to an image, so try sandwiching short-sleeves over long, or wearing a jacket or sweater, tights or leggings with a dress or skirt, etc. Simple is also nice; a flowing dress or plain tee and jeans.
It’s important for kids to have at least one small part of their outfit reflect their personalities. Bring that item she’s attached to lately; a hat, or a fun dress/skirt, necklace, or cool shoes. By-the-way, don’t be surprised (or offended) if I ask your child to remove her bows or ponytails. Maybe your little guy has to wear a favorite t-shirt or pair of boots nearly everyday; let him bring them along!
Babies.
Simple is best.
Babies and toddlers look best in very little. For older babies, a few cute simple outfits, t-shirts or even a diaper with a simple cover works fine. Keep it comfortable and simple. Changing their clothing too often can spoil a good mood, so we’ll play it by-ear.
Newborns.
Less is best.
We’ll come to your home for a Newborn Session, so pull out a few changes to have ready. Soft onesies or sleepers work nicely and just a diaper w/cover is even better. I’ll bring textured wraps. See our Newborn Session Guide for more information.
Families and couples.
Coordinating, but NOT exactly matching.
There’s so much more to you and your family than khakis and white dress shirts, so this is the time to show your colors! Here are few general guidelines for family clothing:
*Everyone should be in the same style; all dressy or all casual.
*Stick with similar or complimentary color tones and fabrics (ie. everyone in pastels or jewel tones).
*Please, no white or one-color schemes. (ie. all red shirts)
Moms should stand out (dresses/skirts or fashionable jeans, and heels), Dads should compliment, and kids should have at least one small part of their outfit reflect their personalities, like a hat, or a fun t-shirt under a jacket, or cool shoes.
Couples.
Together.
Couples should grab a few different outfits to use during their session. Make sure they follow the same suggestion with both dressy and both casual, and by all means, include a bit of your personalities. Bring a jeans outfit; girls wear colorful tops/jackets, guys with a complimenting color t-shirt or button-up. A dress for her, and dress pants w/button-up and tie for him. Boots, hats, jackets, jewelry, or shoes will add personality and style.
Seniors.
Reflecting you.
Grab three-four different outfits for your Senior Session. Make sure they reflect all the different sides of you; casual, dressy, fun, creative, serious, etc. Include accessories that compliment your personality and the outfit; hats, jewelry, boots, jackets, etc. Girls can even change their hair styles, if they’d like.