Salem, OR Newborn Baby and Family Photographer
I met this adorable baby girl a little over a week ago in a small town just outside of Corvallis. She is absolutely perfect as you can see from the images below! Totally worth getting stuck in post-Beaver game traffic. Next time I’ll have to remember to check the football schedule for Saturday sessions!
By the way I made the headbands we used in this session and it was way easier then I thought it would be. And kind of fun! I may have to make more…
Does the daunting task of trying to coordinate your entire family’s wardrobe make you break out in hives? Perhaps you’ve spent a significant amount of time staring in your closet trying to make sense of what would make you look your very best. Well look no further because I’m here to help!
General Style Tips
1. Start by showing off your personality! Pick clothes that reflect YOU and make you feel good. If you feel like a million bucks it will make you look like a million bucks! This also means you should choose clothing that fits you well and isn’t too tight or too baggy.
2. Don’t be afraid of color or patterns. Vibrant colors and simple patterns photograph very well and can really make your photographs pop. I do recommend that you stay away from characters, logos, or lettering on clothing as they tend to take attention off your face.
3. Layer! Wear a cute jacket, scarf, vest, scarf, tie, leggings under a skirt, or a collared shirt. While you’re at it think about textures such as leather, corduroy, or denim for added interest.
4. Don’t forget about your feet. Wear socks and shoes that blend in with your outfit. Sometimes it’s best to go barefoot (weather permitting of course!).
Children & Baby Styling Tips
Choose clothes that are fun and comfortable for your child to wear. If your child hates their outfit there’s a good chance they’re unhappiness will show up in their photographs! Remember to avoid characters and writing on clothing. I love to dress my kids and have several clothing companies that I think photograph especially well:
Baby Gap
Matilda Jane
Mini Boden
Hanna Andersson
Old Navy
Chasing Fireflies
Family Styling Tips
Start with the person who has the most limited wardrobe or is hardest to dress and work from there. Remember that you don’t have to completely match each other! Choose 2-4 complimentary or similar colors and stick with them. For example you could choose jewel tones, pastels, earth tones, or pink and gray. It’s okay to have a few people wear a pattern so long as the patterns compliment each other and don’t make one person stick out from the rest.
Every now and again I get the wild idea to take my own two children out for a photo shoot. I generally decide to do it on the spur of the moment when I glance outside and see beautiful late afternoon sunshine and have nothing else going on and no client galleries to be working on. Today was such a day! I quickly sweet talked my children into letting me pick out their outfits and to let me take their pictures and was at the park within 20 minutes. We were there for about 30 minutes to take advantage of the beautiful golden sunset before heading home to the two pieces of Halloween candy they earned for cooperating. I have more then a few outtakes but here’s a few that I love!
I promise they don’t act like this every day. In fact Ethan was a little put out that I would dare ask him to act affectionate with his sister.
And here’s Ethan, he was a sour puss for 90% of the photos this evening and he’s usually my easy one.
And then there’s Gracie, my princess who can’t seem to stay still long enough for me to snap her picture!
Doesn’t this just melt your heart?
© 2013 Salem, Dallas, Monmouth, OR Newborn Baby and Family Photographer | Kellie Parry Photography|ProPhoto WordPress Blog by NetRivet Sites
