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:
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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.
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Light clothes look better on lighter backgrounds, and dark clothes look better on darker backgrounds.
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Generally, sleeveless shirts and shorts on adults tend not to flatter, but layered clothing is fabulous.
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Arrange your outfits ahead of time on a big bed, including accessories.
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Make sure all clothes are clean and pressed and on hangers a few days before your session.
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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:
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simple solid onesies, simple cloth diapers or diaper
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covers, and plain swaddling blankets
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knitted caps, which are adorable for a few images
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a few special/classic props, like heirloom silver rattles or family mementos
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extra blankets for variety
AVOID:
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grown-up clothes, with collars and buttons
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baggy clothes
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loud patterns
BABIES AND KIDS can be bolder with color and style.
CHOOSE:
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to show off their fun style with layered clothing
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non-fussy, casual clothes to keep kids comfortable and for natural expressions of their real personalities
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fitted clothes
AVOID:
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big bows, any sort of makeup and hairspray
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baggy clothes
ADULTS
CHOOSE:
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clothes that flatter your body type and coordinate well with the rest of the group
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solid colors, which usually photograph best
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a clean shaven look for men
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to have hair cut a week, or so before the session (men)
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to have hair styled before the session (women)
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to have natural makeup that is slightly heavier than usual
AVOID:
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dressy clothes, unless it is a formal event
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sleeveless shirts and shorts, which tend to not flatter adults
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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