Happy fall to you, and with that, happy family photo time! At this point in the year there are so many mommas asking me for clothing suggestions for family photos. While I am no clothing expert, I have learned a few things along the way and want to share with you today four tips to choosing the type of clothing to wear for your family photos!
- This is the biggie and most important… As the momma, start with you. Find the dress, jeans and jacket, t-shirt or style that YOU feel most comfortable in and feel confidant in and start there. Often times we choose what our kids want to wear and work around them, but most of the time, kids are pretty flexible in what they want to wear, so choose that outfit you love the most and then work everyone around you.
- Bring in the accessories! You can make any dark blue shirt better by adding a jean jacket, gold neckace or scarf to the mix. Add in earrings, bangles and shoes to add your flair to the photos. I will preface this with thinking about your kiddos too. (In as much as we love dolling them up, be aware that if your toddler hates headbands, chances are she won’t keep it in for the photo, so it might be wise to forget it and elivate the stress!)
- Stay away from too much matching. Gone are the days of denim shirts and kackki pants ( think 1999 and Gap ads!) Mixing and matching, adding plads and stripes , but not too many, and bringing in textures makes you pop in photos.
- Take tips from the clothing industry. Step into any store these days and you will know the styles and colors that are on trend. Jewel tones and neutrals photograph well against the green trees as well as the changing foliage that comes in October.
- If all else fails, Pinterest.
Feel free to reach out as needed! Again, I am no clothing expert, but I am happy to help and guide in any way I can as you prepare for your session. I can’t wait to see so many of you this fall!
The unique stationary that Kellyn McNaught from Stells Designs created was paired beautifully with the rings from Riddle’s Jewelry when put together for a flat lay.
Friends and family came from miles away to celebrate with the couple. Calen was ravishing in her lace ivory Matthew Christopher gown from Posh Bridal and her American Rag flats from Macy’s were the perfect fit for her ensamble.
Tom and his groomsmen sported navy suits from Macy’s while Courtney Thompson and Caiti Shoutz created a look or Calen where her true beauty shone.
Her stunning bridesmaids wore ivory floor length satan gowns from The Wedding Shoppe, while their white and green florals Bridget from Pretty Petals stood out against the dresses.
Midwest Sound kept the music going through the evening while guests enjoyed drinks and s’mores on the patio!
