Do you struggle with how to plan your families outfits for your photo session? I have a solution!
Does the stress involved with styling your whole family for your photo session keep you from booking your next family photo shoot?
Some individuals are super into fashion and putting outfits together...others have different hobbies and interests, and that’s ok! It’s what makes the world a beautiful place filled with different people.
But, there are times when we need to put a little bit more effort into our outfit selection, and family photo time is one of those!
If the thought of wardrobe selection for your family photos stresses you out, and if you are one of the people who don’t love putting outfits together, I have a new solution for you!
Introducing Custom Styling Services
As an add on to your session you can book an appointment with a stylist who is up to date on the current fashion trends, and who is experienced in outfitting your whole family. Here is an example of a mood board she created for a family.
Meet Camila of ‘The Look Editor’
Camila is a trained Image Consultant and Personal Stylist. She will work with you to learn about your style, what type of photos you are looking to capture, and will then create one or two mood boards with ideas for clothing items for your family.
How it works utilizing Camila’s Styling Service
Here are the details of the styling process works when you meet Camilla:
+Client completes a styling questionnaire (includes budget, style leanings, favorite colors, colors in your home to consider for wall decor, etc.)
+Stylist to attend an online client consultation to get a sense of client's overall style and goals for the photography session
+Stylist will provide two to three mood boards (creative options) to inspire the client, with links provided to purchase items as needed
+Stylist will work with family to see what items they currently have to utilize/mix into photos
+Online assistance to pick out wardrobe options; Client and stylist to communicate via email for remote assistance to finalize options and client will acquire clothing and accessory items.
+Personal Shopper Services available if needed (priced/hour) to give a full service experience to choosing the full outfits for your family.
Tips On Selecting Outfits For Your Family Photo Session
Camilla has put together some great tips to help you choose your outfits for your family photo session:
It can be hard to match a big variety of colors, so keep it simple and choose a maximum of 3 colors to coordinate in your selections.
Keep in mind the intensity and brightness of colors. If you choose pastel colors, keep them all pastel. If you choose bright tones, keep them all bright. This will make it easier for you to put the outfits together, especially if there are more than 2 family members to be photographed.
A light third wardrobe piece such as a cardigan, or shirt jacket, creates an interesting layer and adds dimension and texture to your photos.
Add even more creativity by choosing fewer colors, and mixing textures! Examples include cashmere and leather or wool and silk.
Classic solid colors such as navy blue, beige, gray, olive green, ochre yellow, and light pink have the power to give you a timeless look.
Color choice depends on season, colors in your home, and your photo shoot location.
Prints and patterns:
Go with the classics: stripes, polka dots, and florals.
Remember: vertical lines can give you height, horizontal stripes broaden.
Keep in mind the scale of the pattern. Something big on a kid can hide them behind the clothes.
Don’t forget...You can dress up, but remember to be true to yourself and each member of your family. Don't do your hair, make-up, and clothes as if you are somebody else, in a play or performance. The goal is to feel comfortable, and to have a fun memorable photo session!
