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Styling Your Family
Now that your session is scheduled, let’s chat about your clothing options! The wardrobe you choose to wear can really change the overall look of your final images. The three things that I am specific about are: clothing, session location, and time of day. There is a method to my madness and these three things can completely change the look of an image.
When you go to style your family you want to focus on coordinating, not matching. That means you are choosing outfits based on a color scheme rather than all wearing the same outfit. Here are a few helpful tips:
1. I find it helpful when Mom picks her outfit first. Finding something that fits well and makes her feel good is a great start. Then you build the rest of the family outfits around her.
2. Use the colors from Mom's outfit to create color palette for the rest of the family. If Mom's outfit has many colors in it, then you will choose 3-4 colors from her piece and that gives you your color palette. If Mom's dress is solid, then you choose that color and then build off of it by choosing 2-3 additional colors to compliment it.
3. Think Timeless, Not Trendy. While it's fun to wear the latest trends, consider whether they'll look dated in a few years. Opt for classic styles that will stand the test of time.
By coordinating but not over-matching, using layers, and choosing timeless styles, your family will look both stylish and comfortable for photos that you'll cherish for years!
Things to Avoid
- Being too matchy-matchy. This look is a bit dated and won't reflect your family's unique style
- Clothing with large logos or graphics
- Too many patterns. It is okay to have one or two people wear a pattern, but if too many are wearing a pattern, it will look super busy
- Clothing that doesn't fit. Make sure you try on everything before picture day - including shoes.
Helpful Links
Style and Select
All Heaven and Honey Photography clients have full access to Style and Select outfit styling service. You click on the link and enter the code given in your email, fill out a questionnaire and then the service does its magic. The results page will show you photo-approved clothing pieces for each family member that coordinate beautifully. The service is completely free to use - and you are not obligated to use this service, but is available to you if you need help with shopping and coordinating outfits. Click the link below to use Style and Select.