What to wear...

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Be sure to plan your outfits completely a few days before your session. Here are some general rules of the road for making picture-perfect fashion decisions:
 

• Choose a palette of 3-4 colors and mix it up, including both pants and dresses. You want a cohesive feel, but without being overly ‘matchy-matchy’. Picture a page in a clothing catalog where everyone coordinates, but nobody stands out more than the rest.
• Light clothes look better on lighter backgrounds, and dark clothes look better on darker backgrounds.
• Generally, sleeveless shirts and shorts on adults tend not to flatter, but layered clothing is fabulous.
• Arrange your outfits ahead of time on a big bed, including accessories.
• Make sure all clothes are clean and pressed and on hangers a few days before your session.
• Remember, shoes must be clean and stylish, too.

For ideas and inspiration, try our pinterest board: Outfit Styling or my favorite, "What to Wear?" from Paint the Moon

NEWBORNS are sweet, sleepy bundles, so keep things simple.

CHOOSE:

• simple solid onesies, simple cloth diapers or diaper
• covers, and plain swaddling blankets
• knitted caps, which are adorable for a few images
• a few special/classic props, like heirloom silver rattles or family mementos
• extra blankets for variety

AVOID:

• grown-up clothes, with collars and buttons
• baggy clothes
• loud patterns

BABIES AND KIDS can be bolder with color and style.

CHOOSE:

• to show off their fun style with layered clothing
• non-fussy, casual clothes to keep kids comfortable and for natural expressions of their real personalities
• fitted clothes

AVOID:

• big bows, any sort of makeup and hairspray
• baggy clothes

ADULTS

CHOOSE:

• clothes that flatter your body type and coordinate well with the rest of the group
• solid colors, which usually photograph best
• a clean shaven look for men
• to have hair cut a week, or so before the session (men)
• to have hair styled before the session (women)
• to have natural makeup that is slightly heavier than usual

AVOID:

• dressy clothes, unless it is a formal event  
• sleeveless shirts and shorts, which tend to not flatter adults
• logos, graphics and bold patterns

We will gladly retouch boo-boos, scars, and blemishes if required.

Information from designaglow.com.

Additional resources: What to Wear? from Paint the Moon