Here are some tips to ensure your family's outfits work with the setting and each other. I like to find colors that compliment or are similar to the setting so that you stand out, not your clothing. They should compliment you but be secondary to you!
• Start with mom's outfit first. Find something you love and feel good in and won't need to be adjusting the whole time.
• Choose 2-3 complimentary colors that go with mom's outfit. There's no need to match colors - they only need to GO with each other.
• Only allow 1 piece of clothing to have a pattern. Colors can be pulled out of that pattern for all other clothing items.
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"choose different color tones for each person. It's ok if a couple individual pieces are similar color but try and use different shades of 2-3 colors."
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"Mix cool and warm tones - stick to one. Either warm earthy tones or cool blues and grays."
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"Wear Layers - they add visual interest, depth and texture to your photos. For cool weather you can layer with vests, scarves, hats etc. and in warm weather layer with accessories like necklaces, bracelets, belts and rings"
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"Wear clothing that does not suit the environment. Fancy dress up clothing look out of place in a rustic natural landscape. Always wear flat shoes in outdoor sessions."
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"Choose muted colors -bright, neon and strong don't photograph well and can be very distracting. They also cast colors on to the skin of those wearing them."
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"Worry if you can't figure it out - that's why I'm here to help! Send me photos of what you have put together so far and I can help fill in the blanks and make sure it's heading in the right direction."
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"Match the season - wear season appropriate clothing that will be warm enough when it's cold and cool enough when it's hot."
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"Take advantage of my client closet! I have mostly women's and girls clothing of various sizes. I have some small boys outfits and pieces as well. Please contact me to see if I have something that works for you!"
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