Sprouts by Heather

The most common question I get asked is “but what do we wear?!?!” (insert mom’s panicked voice) I tend to focus more on faces, expressions, and interactions in  my photography but I do agree that what you wear does make a big difference. I’m going to try to start this “What to Wear Wednesday” feature and post tips maybe two Wednesdays a month to help answer this question.

Thankfully since my schedule is currently controlled by a two month old, I am getting a little help this week from a great new children’s photography blog Inspire Me Baby. These mood boards are definitely my style. I always suggest not matching, but sticking to one color family. i.e. springy vibrant colors, jewel tones, earthtones, pastels. You pick your favorite because the images will ultimately be in your home. A good way to plan a wardrobe for a family session is to choose a favorite outfit of one of your children. If you have a little girl, its probably going to be one of her easy-to-wear summer dresses. Then you can choose outfits for the rest of the family to compliment that article of clothing. Here are some examples from Inspire Me Baby.

These are two beautiful examples of staying within one color family, the first being jewel tones and the second neutrals with a light rose accent. Also notice the accessories. Don’t forget to accessorize! Layers and Details add so much to your wardrobe, it is so much like interior design!

For a few more tips check out these two guest posts by Destin photographer Marla Carter on the blog Fly Through Our Window. I definitely agree with all of Marla’s key points in blog post #1.

1) When choosing a hair bow, less is more! Hair bows are meant to be cute accents to help hold your daughters hair out of her face. You don’t want them to steal the show!

2) Outfits should coordinate but everyone should not wear the same thing. The days of khaki and white are over, dead and gone!

3) Color, patterns and texture make photos pop both in color and in black and white.

4) “Should we dress fancy? Heck no! Dress like you normally would but cleaner and more well put together!” -Marla Carter

Also check out her second guest post here with some examples. I couldn’t agree more with all of her tips. It is exactly what I tell my clients all the time. Especially when it comes to babies….I loooove photographing those baby rolls and they always end up being Mom’s favorite images. So remember that when choosing clothes for your baby, don’t cover up the sweet stuff!

Hopefully this is helpful to some, or all.  Please let me know if there are any other photography related topics you would like me to post about.

Happy Wednesday ya’ll!!!!