So, I have been asked and I have read many opinions on what the do's and don'ts are for portrait photography with a family session. I am attaching several images that I have had fun finding all over Pinterest. These are all over the place, so have fun hunting :)
CLOTHING
Make it fit your style first. If you aren't a person who enjoys bold, bright colors...don't feel like you have to. These pictures are for you and for your walls. That being said, also consider colors in your home. You don't want to clash with the colors that are predominantly found in your home. I'm not asking you to match the sofa either though. Find a balance.
If I had my druthers, I would say - add some pop or pizazz. Add a scarf that is a fun color. Add a hat to your boys. Add a bow tie or two. Throw on some glitzy shoes. The idea here is to add something to catch the eye and keep it there. Another great tip is to add layers to everyone. This gives the illusion of multiple wardrobe changes.
MOM TIP
If you are want to look slimmer in these shots, on color head to toe produces a slimming effect as it creates a long line from tip to toe. A good color may be blue or brown. Avoid wearing lighter colors on the bottom as the eye tends to be drawn to seeing lighter things first, which then draws attention to the hips.
COLORS AND PATTERNS
Sadly, in the past, people were always shied away from bold colors and patterns. This is a shame because when done right - this can add such a fun visual effect to the images. You just want to remember balance. If you have someone in bold colors or patterns, let others in the image use some of the same kinds of tonal colors but with a little less flair :) Usually the boys are the best to kind of bring the images back to balance.
STANDING NO NO'S
No logos (by this I mean big words written across your clothing as you basically sell their advertising for them without seeing any of it returned to you :)). The Lacoste alligator/crocodile - fine. You pretty much have seen the clothes I'm talking about. Wearing the words "PINK" across your tush probably isn't going to add much to your wall decor.
Avoid haircuts the day of or the day before if you can help it. Letting them grow in and for you to figure out just how you like it styled ends up making for better images.
HAVE FUN
These sessions are meant to be fun. Learn to laugh at yourself, your kids, your spouse - even (and usually especially) when they do those things that you think will RUIN your session> I promise you, I take tons of pictures and the moments when you feel like your family is acting like monkey's in a zoo are quickly over. Enjoy the adventure that is what taking family portraits is all about!
Sweet Darling Photography did a great job of setting up ideas of outfits and they look amazing. Head on over to check them out!
Here are some families I've taken pictures for and loved their color schemes...
Friday, November 04, 2011
Finding what works for YOU on the day of your session!
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