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Make it stand out.

Dressing for Your Session

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Deciding on what to wear for your session can be overwhelming, especially if you have other family members to dress as well.

Here are some helpful tips to get you started.

For Everyone:

  • Neutrals, pastels and earth tones work best. Chances are if you are on this page, you are intrigued by the light, airy and timeless style and colours you see featured throughout my work. Dressing in light colours helps pull together this aesthetic.

  • Mom comes first. Pick mom’s outfit first, and then plan everyone else’s based on hers. Which leads to my next point…

  • Compliment, don’t coordinate. Focus on choosing colour palettes that compliment each other, rather than having everyone dress in the same colour.

  • Avoid orange, red or neon colours.

  • Avoid busy patterns. We love a good floral print over here, but bold stripes or clothing with writing, images or logos on it are best left at home.

A woman with dark hair smiling and lying on a white blanket outdoors on grass, playing with two young children, a boy and a girl, during daytime.
A young boy sitting on grass holding a stick with a woman standing nearby in an outdoor setting with trees and sunlight.

For Kids:

  • I highly recommend that if your child is wearing a dress, opt for some small shorts underneath. Kiddos are wild and there is lots of play involved in our sessions. This helps ensures even the craziest of poses are safe.

  • Don’t sleep on overalls. Nothing is cuter than a toddler in overalls.

  • Look for textures and knits.

For Him:

  • Khaki pants/shorts and light wash denim photograph beautifully and are easy to pair with a button down top.

  • Avoid bulky wrist watches which can be distracting.

  • Avoid hats as they will block your face in many images, or be prepared to remove your hat for some photos

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A pregnant woman with long blonde hair, dressed in a pink dress, standing on the beach with her hands on her belly.

For Her:

  • As mentioned above, be sure to select your outfit first, then coordinate a colour palette to match.

  • If wearing a dress, opt for midi to maxi length dresses. Mini dresses can greatly limit the amount of poses or actions during a session. You never want to be worried if something is showing!

  • For the colder months, consider adding a chunky cardigan on top to keep you warm.

  • Make sure you feel comfortable and confident and can move freely.

  • Don’t overthink it!

A collection of family clothing items arranged on a white background. Top row: a beige knit sweater, a long gray pleated dress. Middle row: cream-colored pants, a cream dress for a baby, a white sweater with a pocket. Bottom row: a gray-green shirt d
A coordinated family outfit display with a white dress labeled 'mom,' a gray button-up shirt with beige pants labeled 'dad,' and a collection of baby and toddler clothing including sweaters, hats, pants, and overalls in soft pastel and neutral colors
A collection of family-oriented clothing: a white sweater, a long beige dress labeled 'mom,' brown pants labeled 'dad,' a beige sweater with a pocket and green pants labeled 'baby,' and two patterned dresses labeled 'baby' and 'child.'