What to wear for your family photo session
One of the first questions I get from clients who have booked a session is “what do I wear?” Your session with me is an investment in documenting your story and everyone wants to look and feel their best. Here is a little guide to make your session the best it can be.
Be Comfortable
First and foremost everyone should be comfortable and everyone should feel like themselves. If your child is uncomfortable in what they are wearing they are more likely to have a difficult time during our session. The goal here is not to match. It is to choose coordinating colors and tones. Don’t put everyone in jeans and the same color top. Dresses that share some of the same colors as other family members pants or shirts usually work well to tie everything together. It is important to stay away from bright neon colors and red tones as they leave skin looking those colors. I also suggest passing up on wearing clothing with large logos.
Be You
You will always be happier in clothing that you (and your kids) feel yourselves in. Dress in clothing that represents you! If you like to dress up as a family, that’s great but if you don’t forcing it may leave everyone feeling less confident and comfortable at the session. The most important thing is clean clothing and shoes in coordinating (not matching) colors.
For the Kids
When dressing your kids for our session remember that I am a lifestyle family photographer, which means I will guide you in some posing, but I spend a fair amount of our session documenting you and your kids in play and movement. We will move around often and take their lead if I see they are happier and more willing to take photos when in motion. You know your children and if you think they will want to move a lot, that’s great! Just make sure they are wearing clothing and shoes they can move and be themselves in. If you have a special item that your child loves like a stuffed animal, blanket, or pacifier, I am happy to make sure we capture some photos including those special items.
“As photographers we use a lens to tell stories, and it’s a beautiful PRIVILEGE and a powerful tool to capture moments that would otherwise go unnoticed.”
— Audra Wrisley