Outfit Tips

- Try not to match too much. Mix neutrals with colors. So if one person is wearing blue, have the other where tan or white. 

- Avoid bright/neon colors: Neon and bright colors reflect that color onto your skin. Best to avoid it all together and wear more muted tones and nuetral colors. Examples of bright colors would be coral, teal, yellow, and orange.

- The best outfits are muted tones and solid colors. The less distracting your clothes, the easier it is to focus on the faces/expression/feeling in the photo. Think jewel tones.

- Extra baggy/loose/long clothing adds visual weight to your body and can have an unflattering result. Clothing doesn’t have to be skin tight, but find the happy medium!

- Skip the polo shirts, opt for button ups instead. Polos are rarely flattering and are not aesthetically pleasing. Also avoid graphic tees, or shirts with writing.

- For small children, especially little boys, shirts with collars often ride up and hide parts of the face. So be mindful of thick material on collars and maybe choose something like a henley or sweater that doesn’t have a collar.

- Overalls for small children can also ride up and cover the face, so be mindful of this. Dresses for young girls can also be tricky as they tend to want to lift their dresses over their heads.

- Avoid outfits that are super trendy. Things like cold shoulder tops instantly date photos. Choose timeless outfits over anything super trendy. Simple, classic, and minimal is always the best.

- Ask if you're in doubt!

Maternity Session Outfits

• As is true with most sessions, finding a solid color to wear is almost always the best. I’ve found white to be particularly ethereal and flattering. It’s gender neutral, and is easy to compliment outfits for your partner.

• A dress that it form fitting to just above the belly, then flowing on the bottom is a flattering fit for maternity photos.

• Floor length or long dresses are preferred.

• Be cautious with fabric choices, too much stretch or too thin of fabric will show everything (bra straps, underwear lines, etc.).

• Avoid dark colors, it looses the shape of your body and is hard to see form.

• Bring comfortable shoes, especially if your dress is long, keeping yourself comfy will go a long way.

Preparing for Newborn Sessions

• Our goal is to have your baby sleepy and happy, I recommend feeding your baby as close to my arrival as possible. The fuller and warmer they are, the sleepier and more compliant they will be.

• Outfits for newborns should be kept simple. A neutral colored onesie or swaddle are just the ticket. Watch out for swaddles that are too thick or have too much extra fabric.

• Prepare their nursery for photos by removing superfluous items such as diapers, trash cans, wipes, etc. Tidy up or hide power cords to lamps or other electronics. We won’t need any lamps on, so tucking the cord away helps! Create a clean blank canvas for us to work in all angles.

• Look for other spaces in your home with good natural light. Typically, master bedrooms work really well. Especially if you have more subdued bedding. Prepare these spaces as well, remembering to make your bed and clean off nightstands.

• Practice your swaddle! A tight swaddle will ensure their warmth and secure their arms and legs. Watch the video below to see my suggested technique.

• When it comes to parents footwear, I would recommend bare feet in the house, but if you prefer socks that’s fine so long as they are in good repair and don’t have logos or distracting patterns.

Always feel free to send me images of outfits you’re considering if you’re not sure! Happy to weigh in.