- Be Yourself ! The last thing we want to do is stuff little Tommy into a 3 piece suit, that he's never worn and expect him to be natural and happy during the session. One of the first families that I photographed came to the session in "Life is good" t-shirts and shorts. The session was near a lake and we had a blast during our time together. Guess what ? Their photos reflected their playfulness and zest for life, they were being themselves and it showed.
- Solids Or Prints? Being a mom of girl/boy twins, I am the queen of coordinating. I love to dress them a like but not exactly the same. This is the attitude to keep in mind while choosing outfits for your own family photos. Take for instance a colorful printed dress. Now pull some solid colors from the dress to add as accent colors for the other family members. Poof - you all go together but no one is exactly the same. Just as it should be !
- Black vs White ? So many times I hear " I want to do the white t-shirt with blue jeans - it's classic!" I instantly think - NO not the bright white shirt ! I must confess, I am not a fan of the white shirt. Is is doable? Sure it is, but there are some factors that need to be considered. First we need to consider the client, their skin & hair tone, is the session going to be outside, or in the studio? What look is the client trying to achieve? Photographing a client with light or very pale skin, blonde hair and white t-shirt, will more than likely leave little contrast. We certainly can do the "classic white t-shirt: We just need to keep in mind the details !
I hope that I've given you something to think about. Mainly, you just want to come to your session with your biggest smile. If you don't, then we'll be sure to find it ! Having fun, being relaxed and just letting go are sure ways to a successful session that will leave you with many remarkable images.
To be creative is to be in love with life.
Trish
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