We've Scheduled our Fall Session! What should we wear?

It’s my FAVORITE time of the year again!  It’s time for boots, scarves, shorter evenings, with gorgeous golden sunsets, and dark nights with a bright,  scary full moon.    I’m always so glad to see the summer months come to an end.  I’m always looking forward to the holidays and more family together time!

That being said, it’s time for me to throw out some ideas for clothing for the Fall Sessions!  Once the sessions are scheduled, that’s the most asked question by my clients…..  What should we wear?  

I will tell you loud and clear… so listen up folks!  Gone are the days of All black shirts or all white shirts….  Stop it!   It is sooo done!  J  

You have a big family group getting together for a photo.   Discuss with the family and pick out maybe 3-5 colors that are visually appealing, and have everyone build their wardrobe around those colors.   Here are examples to give you some ideas!

Check out this color pallet.  Orange, brown, cream, and throw in a bit of purple too.  Notice how each article of clothing for each person compliments another outfit in the group?   A bit casual with the jeans, but also a bit dressy with the nice jewelry and cute kids clothes.  Oh this screams FALL!  Love it!

 

 

How about this one!  Oh my gosh!! How much do you love the green??!!   What an awesome pop of color.  The color pallet contains creams, browns and that amazing green!   Wouldn’t you love to wear this in your fall photos? 

 

 

 

 

This one is a bit more muted but the feeling is still very warm.  Color Pallet contains blues, creams and browns.   But notice how Mom’s outfit tosses in that awesome orange scarf?  Oy!  That’s beautiful!  And why shouldn’t mom stand out a little?  J

 

 

Oh and believe me, I still love the black!  Everyone looks good in black!   This color pallet has black, grey, white and again, that awesome pop of crimson color. 

Here’s a few more tips for planning your family fall session…

Use clothing to accentuate your best features.

 

Women may want to forego short sleeves or spaghetti straps if their arms are heavy, since these styles will only accentuate that feature.
Turtleneck tops look best on people with long necks. Round and square faces look good in a square-neck top, while thin faces or pointed chins are attractive with rounded-neck tops.

Apply makeup normally.

It’s tempting to get very “glam” when having pictures taken, but this could very well make you look like a stranger.    Apply your makeup as you normally look on a day-to-day basis.  Avoid glitter or sparkly anything (powder, eye shadow, blush) – it tends to reflect the flash and leaves white spots.
Also avoid too much lip gloss. It can also leave white spots from the flash or make you look like you’re drooling.

Keep your clothing visually simple.  

Don’t have too many colors but also don’t have everyone in the same exact color.  Keep it simple, but with a splash of color.  Try to stay away from very busy small plaids as they look like ants crawling around on the photos. 

I hope I’ve given you some things to think about while preparing for your session.  Choose a 3-5 colors and have everyone pick out their clothing selections based on those choices.  It’s much easier and less stress when everyone has more choices, and can pick their clothing to feel cute, comfortable and fun!  Isn’t that what the photo session is really all about?  Having fun?

*** I did not photograph these outfits.  Just did some research and put them all in one place for my clients benefit!  J ***