Ok, so it's 'Something or other Wednesday' again (I'm still working on that title!) and so I am once again letting you in on some tips for getting your child or family's portrait. I can't believe I didn't put this one first actually - what to wear!! It's every girls dilemma!
Theres actually a funny acronym that springs to mind here: KISS.
Keep
It
Simple
Stupid
Well I'm not actually sure if the last word is exactly accurate but it's how I remember it! With small children, babies and newborns my style is simplicity.
This doesn't mean plain white only, it means clothes that aren't so busy that they take your eye away from your littles ones beautiful face! I do love cute props like little hats for example but ones that complement, perhaps not ones with a double pompom, fringe and bells. In fact, for those under 1 year there is nothing better than bare skin! Just a pretty nappy cover or pair of denim shorts.
And for adults? Well actually my advice is kind of the same. Minus the nudity of course. Earthy tones or simple outfits are best -I once read someone who said dress to match your home decor, lol. Honestly it's not such bad advice! The added bonus with this is that you really don't need to worry about co-ordinating multiple people because nobody will clash horribly if you already have it toned down.
There's also no need to dress up so much that you look uncomfortable either, I love to take family portraits that are fun and natural so it often involves sitting on the ground or lying on a bed. About here I should make sure that I mention not to go too casual either, thongs and stubby shorts are really a no-go :) Smart-casual would be a good choice.
Again tomorrow I will return in an attempt to post a few examples to illustrate my tips! Thanks for reading <3
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