Fall is right around the corner, the leaves are already beginning to fall and our evenings are cool...it's 

my favorite season for so many reasons and around here it's the PERFECT time of year for your portrait session!

One of the most asked questions I get asked is, “What should we wear?”  It really is a tough choice, I know! We’re heading to the beach in a few days and are having our family portraits done while we’re there…I STILL haven’t chosen the last pieces of our outfits!!!  It’s just a tad overwhelming (understatement maybe?)

While I may not be able to personally select your wardrobe, what I can do it offer up a few suggestions!

First of all you need to decide what look you are going for.

-Do you love color like me?

-Do you want a more sophisticated look?

-Are you a family of hipsters?

-Do you want a look that screams black tie affair?

There is no right or wrong answer to this question!! Once you've made up your mind the decision making gets a little bit easier.

I always try to select one outfit and then coordinate the rest of the family around that outfit!! 

The BEST advice you can get is to COORDINATE!! Don’t go overboard and get too matchy matchy!

Find a common color (any color) and work it into each outfit, this is great way to tie your look together!

If you’re having trouble choosing a color palette check out: DesignSeeds.

Design Seeds is an awesome sight that allows you to search for and find fabulous color palettes that can be used as inspiration for your portrait session.

Use the cool weather as a reason to LAYER!! Layering adds fantastic texture to your portraits and also provides a way to make simple changes in your wardrobe for more variety without having to completely change clothes. Think scarves, cardigans, jackets, vests, sweaters over button up shirts, short sleeve shirts over long sleeve shirts…Layer, layer, layer and then layer some more J .

Don’t be afraid of prints!! ! Plaid, stripes, polka dots, hounds tooth, argyle…don’t overdo it, but prints can add a splash of fun to your portraits! Think bow-ties or scarves with a fun print- perfect to add a POP to your portraits!

Dress comfortably! This should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway!! Don’t wear anything uncomfortable or unflattering. You want to LOVE your photos and ENJOY your session- how will you enjoy a session in an uncomfortable skirt or shoes?? Wear clothes that you’re comfortable in. Being comfy will do wonders for your images!

Here are a few samples to get your brain working!!

Pinterest is a GREAT source for wardrobe ideas as well!! So check it out and start pinning!!

Now for a little of what NOT to wear!!

As I've already said No Matchy-Matchy!! This means don’t put everyone in white shirts ;) 

Remember when I said don’t overdo the print!! Don’t put two family members in different prints that compete with each other!

Steer clear of sneakers! Unless you are going for a casual/athletic look. Please don't neglect your shoes- you don't want to get to your session and say "can you crop out our shoes" 

Do not wear shirts with writing or logos on them- it will be very distracting in your portraits!! After all we want people looking at YOU not your shirt! 

Here are a few links of clothing stores I always like to check out when planning our family portraits!!

H&M

Old Navy

Gap

Banana Republic

Urban Outfitters

Anthropologie

UrbanOG

If you still have questions when it comes to what to wear, check out our pinterest boards here! 
or chat us up- we're more than happy to help- after all we want to make your session PERFECT!!
Natasha@loveitforeverphotograhy.com