#PortraitYOU 📸 Clothing Tips for Family Sessions
Clothing for all shoots regardless of the style, should be color coordinated on the subjects. Color schemes that work best for most are neutral, blacks and jewel tones. If you stick to neutrals in similar and coordinating colors then you can’t miss. Eyes are drawn to bright colors in photos and take away from the main subject which is you and your family. It’s best to keep them minimal and maybe use in accessories or as a pop of color and not as an article of clothing.
There are some things to avoid when choosing clothes. Too many patterns on family members will promote busyness in the photo. Also many patterns tend to look misshapen and funny in post-processing, especially stripes. Avoid them or keep it to a minimum.
Wearing ill-fitting clothes will make you uncomfortable and that will come across in the photos. Have everyone try on their clothes before the shoot. This way, if something doesn’t fit correctly you can substitute with something else. I want everyone to be comfortable so it is important to wear season appropriate clothing.
Shoes are seen in family photos more than other types of genres, therefore, they should look nice, appropriate for the type of shoot and comfortable.
Clothes should be cleaned and ironed. Wrinkles are something most people never think about but they show in photos and are difficult to correct.
Hands are generally in photos so neutral looking nails are the best. If you want to wear a color, coordinate it with your clothing. A bright nail color with a subdued outfit will stick out like a sore thumb. No pun intended.
That’s about it, but if you are unsure of your clothing choices, talk with your photographer ahead of your session. They are there to help you have the best session for you and your family and to create photos you will love for years. As a photographer, I will give you my best suggestions, but in the end, I will shoot you in whatever you want to wear because making memories with your family is the ultimate goal.
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