I feel like I just took down this year's Halloween decorations and suddenly it's already time to start thinking about Christmas! Cookie baking, shopping and of course, holiday cards. Last year, Knox was just two months old at Christmas and he was front and center on our cards. This year we're doing a family pictures which is great...but I don't think a cute knit hat is going to cut it for Mr. H+F and I.
Last Year's Holiday Card
Well who knows better what looks good in pictures than someone who's in the business of making pretty pictures?! Today I'm super excited to welcome Raleigh photographer Lina Jarmond to the blog. If you're in the Raleigh area and considering maternity photos, newborn photos or photos of your adorable kids, Lina is your girl! She's here to help us all look our best in our holiday cards this year. Y'know...as in NOT like this.
{I apologize in advance if you're in this photo...I get it...red stripes were in!}
Take it away Lina!
It's a busy fall season for photographers, also known as "update your family portrait" time of the year. Everyone is excited about their upcoming family sessions. But then the dreaded question arises:
“What on earth are we going to wear?”
Flowing white shirts and khakis on the beach, navy polos and yet more khakis all around. We’ve all seen those photos. Heck, most of us have been in those photos! But did you know that coordinated and not “uniform” looks for families create a much more pleasing photograph?
Today, my goal is to show you how select and coordinate your wardrobe for fresh, classic, yet distinctly modern portraits that will tell the story of your family. The best part - it is not nearly as difficult as you think it is!
A tried and true formula for a boy/girl sibling duo includes a patterned dress or skirt for the girl, with the boy in a solid shirt. The color of that shirt would be pulled from the pattern of the little girls' dress. If the little girl is wearing a solid shirt with a patterned skirt, have the boy’s top match a different color in her skirt, so that their shirts don’t match precisely. Trust me, it works! While many parents have the urge to put their boys or girls in the exact same outfit, mixing it up a bit - while still creating a pleasing overall combination - creates a considerably more interesting color palette and image.
Layering simple pieces - long sleeve tees, a hooded knit sweater and jean jacket - gives your pictures depth and texture without overwhelming the image. Plus, you can take one piece off and have a whole different look! And don't forget about accessories. Hats, gloves, scarves, vests, fun necklaces and bracelets, funky boots, tights, umbrellas can really make a photograph more interesting and more YOU!
For your session, everyone should be in the same style - all dressy or all casual - but Mom should stand out! Dresses/skirts or fashionable jeans and yes...heels!
Now that you have some basic tips, how do you put it all together? A good place to start is by defining the style sensibility you want your session to reflect. Do you want to capture your typical style, or perhaps a more formal or casual or trendy version of that?
Here is a quick example - it all started with a plaid scarf. Dad and son has layers, while mom is sporting a stylish double buckle belt and booties. It can easily be swapped for deep brown colors as those are in the scarf as well.And since shoes are the most important accessory for a woman's outfit, little girl spiced up her outfit with orange-brown flats.
Happy Preparations!
Man's Outfit:
Woman's Outfit:
Boy's Outfit:
Girls' Outfit:
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