Helpful tips to consider when dressing for family portraits:
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- Choose coordinating colors – not matching.
Everyone wearing matching outfits can be ok… but can also look a little dated. Instead, pick a couple of colors and choose clothes that will fit in this color scheme. - TIP: Lay all the outfits together and see how they look. If one piece stands out more than the rest, it will in the portrait too.
- Classic is ALWAYS in style. Our goal is to give you a timeless image that is treasured for generations to come. Choosing simple classic clothing will help your images be timeless!
- SOLIDS are BEST… Limit patterns.
Lots of patterns are distracting. You can add a solid jacket over a busy pattern. Or just have one person in a patterned outfit- then use the colors in the pattern to dress the other family members. - Coordinate the colors of your clothing to the decor of the room where the portraits will be displayed.
- Bring props and accessories! They are great to add variety to your images, and sometimes gives the kids something to do. Add scarves hats, suspenders… all can add a little extra touch to your portrait and make the images more interesting.
- Choose coordinating colors – not matching.
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- Get your outfits together now! Don’t wait until the night before… outfits that you thought were clean and pressed may not be… or the kids may have GROWN!
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Send meaningful props to use in your portrait. These portraits will be a wonderful reminder of your children at this age and their interests and passions.
SEND: Fresh flowers, wooden toys, dolls, jewelry, a favorite stuffed animal or book, musical instrument, their lovie, or anything else your child loves!