{THE BIG QUESTION} WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?!

The biggest question I get asked is, "what should we wear!!!?"  With photography season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start thinking about what you want your family photos to resonate.  Proper prior planning and giving your session some thought will go a long way and help ease your stresses when it comes time to think about what to wear.  Even start to shop early.  If you find something cute early in the season, buy it!   Trust me, it wont still be there when you decide to do family portraits, and then you are sent scrambling to pull it all together.  ehh ehhm...been there done that!

Below are some simple tips to take out some of the angst when choosing the perfect wardrobe,  I call it dressing with CLASS!  I like acronyms, they makes things easier to remember in a pinch.

all clothing ideas are from the GAP, OLD NAVY, BANANA REPUBLIC, GYMBOREE

DRESSING WITH  C.L.A.S.S.

Coordinate colors, but don't match

Everyone should wear colors that meld well and compliment each other.  Choose a family of colors. Don't color coordinate and try to match with one color, as this will make your images, well, just plain.  Keep the theme of the clothing similar,  but not actually matching.  Mix it up!

Limit your patterns

We all love a fun looking dress or shirt that shouts personality!  ...but if you, and everyone else each wore a patterned piece of apparel, your images are going to look like a mishmash fashion mess.   Patterns are ok to include, but just keep it to a few pieces to keep balance.

Avoid trendy
If at all possible, avoid trendy styles.  Staying with the classics are great choices to keep you portraits timeless for years to come. 

Select the right fit

Choose clothing that fits just right, not too tight, and not overly baggy.  Wear what you feel most comfortable in and what makes you feel like a rock star.  If you wear what makes you feel comfortable and confident, it will show with your expressions!

Sass it up!

Have fun and accessorize with what fits your personality.  Maybe it's a fun scarf, a bracelet, a cute hat for your toddler, or even a fun pair of striped stockings!  Make it fun.

Enjoy! gidje