Today’s Tuesday Ten post is actually a pretty common topic that I hear about. “What to wear for family pictures?” I get asked this question a lot! My good friend, Stephanie Strawn, recommended this topic! Thanks for the idea Steph.
Though these are my opinions and what you wear will defiantly contribute to how well your pictures turn out, keep in mind there IS NOT a perfect answer to that common question. A lot of it comes down to price of new outfits, time to buy them and your individual preference. So today I bring you the Tuesday Ten!
The
Tuesday Ten – What to wear for Family Pictures
Tuesday Ten – What to wear for Family Pictures
1.
Feel
Comfortable! If you don’t feel comfortable the
camera and your photos will show it! You need to wear what you like and what
you feel makes you look good. If you don’t like your arms, cover them up with a
long sleeve or ¾ sleeve shirt. If you don’t want to draw attention to your
bottom or hips wear a long jacket. The most important aspect about your
clothing is that you feel comfortable!
Feel
Comfortable! If you don’t feel comfortable the
camera and your photos will show it! You need to wear what you like and what
you feel makes you look good. If you don’t like your arms, cover them up with a
long sleeve or ¾ sleeve shirt. If you don’t want to draw attention to your
bottom or hips wear a long jacket. The most important aspect about your
clothing is that you feel comfortable!
2.
Show
your style! Another seriously important part of
your pictures is to show off your style. If you are a layering type make sure
to bring that into your outfit. Wear a scarf, belt, jewelry. If you are a shoe
fanatic wear something that shows it! Those things are what make your
personality pop in your pictures.
Show
your style! Another seriously important part of
your pictures is to show off your style. If you are a layering type make sure
to bring that into your outfit. Wear a scarf, belt, jewelry. If you are a shoe
fanatic wear something that shows it! Those things are what make your
personality pop in your pictures.
3.
Picking
Colors: Use a “foundation color” and then
select a few colors that will accent well. For example Gray or black are great
foundation colors and then you can add some hints of yellow, and gray or turquoise
and coral.
Picking
Colors: Use a “foundation color” and then
select a few colors that will accent well. For example Gray or black are great
foundation colors and then you can add some hints of yellow, and gray or turquoise
and coral.
4.
Try
to AVOID the following: Colored jeans, clothing that
drapes down your body (like baggy dresses), Logos, and a lot of patterns particularly
horizontal stripes. Some patterns are ok and your photographer will spread those individuals out in the photo so they are no clashing.
Try
to AVOID the following: Colored jeans, clothing that
drapes down your body (like baggy dresses), Logos, and a lot of patterns particularly
horizontal stripes. Some patterns are ok and your photographer will spread those individuals out in the photo so they are no clashing.
5.
Darker
Colors are more slimming: If you can stick to
a darker color or at least include one darker color in your color scheme it
will help make you look slimmer.
Darker
Colors are more slimming: If you can stick to
a darker color or at least include one darker color in your color scheme it
will help make you look slimmer.
6.
Equal:
Make sure all outfits in your family or color scheme are given equal visual
weight with the use of patterns and colors. For example, don’t have one person
in bright blue and everyone else in a dull color. Keep everyone on the same
playing field to attract the eye. Like mentioned above your photographer will place everyone to make you as equal as possible in your pictures.
Equal:
Make sure all outfits in your family or color scheme are given equal visual
weight with the use of patterns and colors. For example, don’t have one person
in bright blue and everyone else in a dull color. Keep everyone on the same
playing field to attract the eye. Like mentioned above your photographer will place everyone to make you as equal as possible in your pictures.
7.
Shirt
Choices: Ok I’ll be honest. When a client
shows up with a shirt that includes Logos I’m not 100% in love with their
choice. However, if it works for them that’s great! I recommend avoiding distracting
prints or logos on T-shirts for pictures. It keeps the eyes focused on your
face rather than your T-Shirt.
Shirt
Choices: Ok I’ll be honest. When a client
shows up with a shirt that includes Logos I’m not 100% in love with their
choice. However, if it works for them that’s great! I recommend avoiding distracting
prints or logos on T-shirts for pictures. It keeps the eyes focused on your
face rather than your T-Shirt.
8.
Pay
attention to the details: Ok, so I like taking
pictures of the details, so don’t wait till the last minute to find the perfect
jewelry or bow. Make sure to do your nails so they look like you want them to
look. The small details will make a difference in some of your close up pictures!
Pay
attention to the details: Ok, so I like taking
pictures of the details, so don’t wait till the last minute to find the perfect
jewelry or bow. Make sure to do your nails so they look like you want them to
look. The small details will make a difference in some of your close up pictures!
9.
Weather
Weary: Dress for the season and for the weather. You
never know when the weather in Utah will change so be a little prepared and have
an option if it’s colder out than you expected. You also don’t want to wear
white in winter for example.
Weather
Weary: Dress for the season and for the weather. You
never know when the weather in Utah will change so be a little prepared and have
an option if it’s colder out than you expected. You also don’t want to wear
white in winter for example.
10. Location:
Be aware of what location you are going to and what colors are going to work
well/ For example, If you are using a wall that is grey you don’t want to be
dressed in all grey. Ask your photographer what colors go well with the location
or for examples. If you’ve never seen the location before DON’T be afraid to
ask for an example of the location or what colors will work well. Any good photographer should be able to
help you with that.
Be aware of what location you are going to and what colors are going to work
well/ For example, If you are using a wall that is grey you don’t want to be
dressed in all grey. Ask your photographer what colors go well with the location
or for examples. If you’ve never seen the location before DON’T be afraid to
ask for an example of the location or what colors will work well. Any good photographer should be able to
help you with that.
