Family Prep Guide
Outfits.
When it comes to family photos, OUTFITS ARE EVERYTHING! Now that’s not to put more pressure you but to simply give you the tools you need to make sure your photos turn out beautiful!
Pro tip: avoid hats if possible. If it comes to being insecure without one, I would advise keeping it. After all I want everyone feeling their best selfs but just know it does create harsh shadows on the face that can’t be “fixed”
Places I like to shop:
Zara (great for all ages, genders, and sizes)
Target (great for all ages, genders, and sizes)
Madewell (great for simple, chic clothes for mom)
Freepeople (great for simple, chic clothes for mom)
When all else fails there’s old navy!
*pro tip: Find mama’s outfit first and build the rest around her! It’s easy to find kiddos and clothes for dad, but mommy’s seem to have the hardest time finding something they feel great in! Why not cut to the chase and decide her’s first!
Colors.
Earth-tones photograph best, period. Other colors I like to incorporate are also creams, whites, and blacks.
Colors I like to avoid are: Neons, Bright engine red, Turquoise, Orange, and yellows. These colors are NOT complementary to my editing style and generally do not shoot well.
Pro tip: do not include logos into your clothing outfits. These can seem messy or not polished.
Make up - Nails - Spray tan
While makeup is not include in my family packages, that doesn’t mean it’s not a priority. If you are able to budget a little extra this is the place to do it!
As far as nails, I would say either paint your nails, have them done professionally, use press ons, OR KEEP THEM CLEAN/REMOVE POLISH. I can’t and won’t edit your nails in the photos.
This is the same with self tanner or spray tans. If you are working with a new solution or spray tan artist for the first time, it’s best to do a trial run as I can not fix problems that result from that