What to Wear { Family Photography }

I get asked all the time, "what should we wear?"  More often then not this is the number one stresser for photo sessions.  I've known clients who went to the ends of the earth to find the most perfect outfits (and I am first to admit that I am guilty of obsessing over outfits).  It really is much more simple than you think. So I decided to start a post called What to Wear.

I'm not an expert, but I have a system that works for me, so I thought I'd share it with all of you.  Hopefully it will give you some ideas for your next photography session.  I like to start with a simple color pallet.  Usually one that's in trend for the season, but one that I will look back on in ten years and still like (I know you all have those photos that you look at and wonder, "what was I thinking?").  There are a ton of resources online for finding color pallets that will work for you and your family.  Keep in mind that just because it's fall, it doesn't mean that you have to wear boring colors like brown and tan.  Pops of color really make a difference in a photograph.  Also remember that picking a color pallet that's in season will help you find clothes for the entire family. 

So how do I find the fashions?  One of the greatest resources is Gap Inc, which includes Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Piperlime.  The first two are readily available at any mall and in most cases priced fairly well.  The fashions you will see in these posts are suggestions and merely a guide.  All of the pieces will be current and available should you want to purchase exactly what is posted. 

I hope you enjoy these What to Wear posts, and hopefully get some inspiration.