Many new customers (mostly mothers) often ask me how to dress their family for portraits and group pictures. Here are a few of my suggestions:
* Earth tones are great for outdoor pictures because they compliment the colors found in nature. Try to dress family members in similar tones.
* Be cautious of mixing light and dark colors between family members. A person dressed in white is going to stand out in the picture; a person dressed in black will not. Sometimes this can be an ok color combination, however; for example a baby can be dressed in white to stand out from her parents dressed in dark colors.
* The focal point of a portrait is the face. Adults should avoid clothing with a busy pattern or a bright color that might take the attention away from the face. Children can get away with bright colors and busy patterns more than grownups.
* For adults, avoid sleeveless clothing or bare shoulders. An otherwise flattering pose might make the arms and shoulders appear larger than they are.
All of these guidelines can be broken if you have an article of clothing that is special to you, regardless of the condition, pattern or color.
* Earth tones are great for outdoor pictures because they compliment the colors found in nature. Try to dress family members in similar tones.
* Be cautious of mixing light and dark colors between family members. A person dressed in white is going to stand out in the picture; a person dressed in black will not. Sometimes this can be an ok color combination, however; for example a baby can be dressed in white to stand out from her parents dressed in dark colors.
* The focal point of a portrait is the face. Adults should avoid clothing with a busy pattern or a bright color that might take the attention away from the face. Children can get away with bright colors and busy patterns more than grownups.
* For adults, avoid sleeveless clothing or bare shoulders. An otherwise flattering pose might make the arms and shoulders appear larger than they are.
All of these guidelines can be broken if you have an article of clothing that is special to you, regardless of the condition, pattern or color.
Here is an example of a family that was very coordinated!Before your photo session, feel free to visit my portfolio on my web site (click on "Galleries") to get an idea of what colors and styles appeal to you.
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