I Have Nothing To Wear!

My closet is full but I have nothing to wear?! Can you relate? It's crazy how inviting an outside perspective into your closet can make your wardrobe double. I've noticed this happen with my senior portrait clients. I always encourage them to bring extra clothing options or layering options for their outfits so we can "play" the day of their sessions. I can't tell you how many times I've heard, "I never thought of putting that together".

With fall in full swing and we are approaching the ever so popular fall portrait season, clothing choices is probably one of the worries on your list. After booking a session, I always send a style guide. It's full of tips for planning your portrait wardrobe and includes examples. I'm a visual person and I just expect that everyone else is as well so why not provide a cheat sheet? I decided to grab a few of the most commonly asked questions or issues people have with planning for a family session wardrobe and cover it on the blog. You're welcome! Let's get started. 

Shopping & Planning:

Your style is an extension of your personality and is an important part of making your portraits unique. First and foremost, don't wait until the last minute to browse your closet or go shopping. Finding the right combination of fit and style can take time. Plus if you are ordering online, you will need to be sure that you are allowing enough time for items to arrive so that you can try them on for fit and satisfaction. Don't break the bank. Many times you find the perfect staples to an amazing outfit hiding in your closet already!

Complementing Family Outfits:

Gone are the days of the 1990s family portraits where everyone in the picture would wear the same outfit. A good way to start planning a photo session is to choose a color scheme. Try to choose a palette that has a mix of neutral shades and a pop of color. Also, look around your home, after all these portraits will be displayed on your walls. Do you have more warm tones or cool tones?

Layer your Outfits & Use Different Textures:

Layers, layers, and more layers! I encourage my clients to think in layers for several reasons. It looks amazing on camera. Nothing draws the eye to a photo like difference. Two easy ways to add fun differences to a photo are layers and difference textures. Layers also allow for us to get more than one look out of one outfit without a complete wardrobe change. You can take on and off layers for different looks in each photo, and layers add a nice, bit of color variation. 

For the complete guide and help with coordinating your family portrait, book your fall session today. Space is limited and I want to ensure we have all the time needed to plan your personal session.