Why is it important to plan beforehand for family photos ?

A little bit of preparation beforehand will not only make you look your best but will also take the stress away from the photoshoot and will make your photos look natural and dreamy at the same time.

And let's admit if we want those photos hanging on our walls for sometime, its worth the effort. Isn't it!

Just booked a family photo session and have no clue on what to wear ? Read on !

Neutral & Soft Earthy Tones

A few tips to get you started.

1.Pick your color palette

If we are going to be shooting at the beach it is always nice to go for neutral, earthy and natural tones. Have a quick look on pininterest on how to match/coordinate colours. If you already have some photos on the walls that you want to match with the current photos, please keep that in mind.

For Studio sessions - if we are going to go with the clean neutral/White/Grey backdrop I suggest the colours stay soft and match a colour palette that the whole family chooses to go with. The whole idea of the photos in the studio is to have the focus on faces and expressions, in order to achieve that it is important to remove all distractions from clothing specifically.

2.Add texture and layers/accessory

Wear hats & jerseys, flowing silky dresses and scarves that can add some motion to your photos. Classic plain shirts with denims for men or women works everytime!

Avoid large prints/characters/ branding signs and logos -they can take attention away from the faces. We may have a lot of green if shooting on a hill or sand if shooting at the beach color in the background so match and cordinate accordingly.

3. Choosing colours

You know best what colours look best on you & your family, so choose accordingly. Also look at your home decor / frame colours so the mismatching colours don't fall out of place when you hang the pictures. Let the colours compliment/coordinate with each other, a bright red shirt might imbalance the photo when everyone is wearing earthy neutral tones.

4. Remember to have fun & enjoy

Remember to be yourself!

Enjoy these moments as a special time with your loved ones. Don't shy away from showing affection. Kisses, hugs and cuddles make the best photos and memories. As time passes what is left behind are memories so make the most of these precious moments.

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