I’m so excited to have Trina guest posting today!
I know I stress and overthink about what I want my family to wear for pictures and who better to get tips from than an actual photographer! Enjoy her tips on what to wear for pictures!
One of the first questions a lot of my clients ask me is “what should I wear?!” with a small amount of panic in their voice 🙂 It can be a daunting decision because you want pictures taken, you obviously want to look good. Well don’t fear, whether you are taking individual, couple or family portraits I can give you a few tips on what to wear for pictures that can make this decision a little easier.
I know I stress and overthink about what I want my family to wear for pictures and who better to get tips from than an actual photographer! Enjoy her tips on what to wear for pictures!
One of the first questions a lot of my clients ask me is “what should I wear?!” with a small amount of panic in their voice 🙂 It can be a daunting decision because you want pictures taken, you obviously want to look good. Well don’t fear, whether you are taking individual, couple or family portraits I can give you a few tips on what to wear for pictures that can make this decision a little easier.
1. Props: cool for some people, not cool for others. I personally think that a prop can be a really fun and unique way to get an awesome family picture. Everyone can hold up an umbrella…
mustache on a stick, a favorite soda or wear glasses and it can bring something different and make memories that will last as long as your photos.
2. Accessorize! Wear some heavy jewelry, a scarf, a big belt, headband or hat.
These additional items read confidence on the camera and in your pictures.
3. Don’t be afraid of colors, stripes and patterns. They can bring life and vibrancy to a photo.
4. Avoid anything too shiny or reflective. Logos and words can be way too distracting, try to stay away from them.
5. Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Patterns, stripes, colors and accessories can be and is a wonderful thing for pictures but make sure that it’s not over-kill. Use an editing eye.
6. Not too “matchy matchy”. The whole blue jeans with a white shirt had its time in the photography world but as of right now it’s gone. The current family photo approach is more individualistic and eclectic.
For cohesion it’s a good idea to use a couple of color tones used in various ways to tie everyone together. Think about the climate, location and backdrop for your pictures and build from there.
Thanks Trina!
What about you? What are your tips on what to wear for pictures?
I recently added a pin it button to my posts, if anyone is looking for a good tutorial on this, I loved the one I found from Kevin & Amanda. They made it super simple!
Happy Monday!
The Comments
Samantha Lynne
Love this post. I’m def wearing heavy jewlery or a nice scarf next time for pictures
xo
Samantha
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April G
I loved these tips! Thanks for sharing.
The Homemade Renegade
Saw this on Tip Junkie. Thanks for sharing. I absolutely LOVE the faux fur scarf draped loosely — so cute! Her whole outfit rocks!
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Jami
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Smiles~
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Alyssa - Live. Love. Craft.
Super cute! Wonderful tips… i’m going to definitely use the chunky jewelry one next photoshoot i do! Would you ever be interested in guest posting on my blog? if you want the details, just email me 🙂 teardrop@kc.rr.com
Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista
Thank you for these tips, I pinned a few of my favorites photos so I can remember what I want our next family photo to look like. Last time we just lucked out with dolphins in the ocean (crazy!!!) so we were all ecstatic which made us look amazing. Don’t think i can swing that again this year:)
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
Great tips and terrific photo shots. Plenty of inspiration in those alone.
Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday this week.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Laura@Splendor
those pictures are AMAZING. loved all of the tips. they were really so good and detailed. thanks for sharing this friend 🙂
Holly Lefevre
Great idea for a post. Taking photos can be so nerve-wracking. Love the idea of accessorizing with something bold!
Megha Sarin
NIce pictures and the ideas <3
Love
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Just Jaime
Great tips! Thanks for sharing. I love the tip about accessories!
Deana
Great post….thanks for linking up @CountryMommaCooks….have a nice weekend:)
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com
Great tips! We have our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party going on now and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking
Oh what awesome tips! I found your blog through the hop. Glad I did!
Abbie
These are really great trips! Make sure you tell Trina that she did great for me!
Thanks for linking up at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!
~Abbie
Abbie
They’re also really great “tips!” : )
Christine
These are really great tips!! I’m saving this 🙂
Mckl photography
Great article and photography, keep up sharing your wisdom.
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