FAMILY PHOTO STYLING GUIDE COLUMBUS OHIO FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Ahhhhh, it’s that time again for family photos. I LOVE fall and nothing wraps up the year better than gorgeous family photos. This is the time where us moms can get in front of the camera and get in those photos. Planning outfits can be stressful because they have to be PERFECT.
I see you pinning those Pinterest closets and panicking over what in the WORLD to wear…not just for yourself, but the entire family. It can be super overwhelming, and although I’m not a pro at this, I have learned some tricks along the way to make this process much easier, while creating a cohesive “look” and getting rid of the anxiety along the way.
So you’ve booked your session with your photographer. YAY! Next step, figure out what to wear. Start asking yourself some questions…
Ask yourself…
The pictures you see here were taken in a Pine Tree Forrest located in Granville, Ohio. I loved this spot so much.This location is perfect for all attire.
How do you want the photos to feel? Classic. Romantic. Boho. Flowy. Whimsical. Timeless. Casual. Urban. Traditional.
This session was taken in the fall so mamma chose earthy jewel tones so that it would feel very earthy AND jive right along with holiday cards. This is great if you want to hang them up in the house year round.
Winter. Spring. Summer. Fall. I always like to make my photos match the season, especially if outside because you want to make sure your not too hot or cold. This can also help you choose colors for your outfits. I always like to mesh the seasons in our overall color scheme.
Ohio tends to not always follow the rules of how the seasons work… you know like when it’s 70 and sunny in January and snowing in May.. You might need to but a few extra things for other seasons to blend in with your shoot Hahaha.
It might sound hard at first, but you should plan everyone’s outfits around YOU. Yep, you you you. You want to be confident in these pictures, so choose and outfit that YOU feel good in. One that makes you take a second or third or even fourth glance at yourself in the mirror and say “mamma is in the house”. You never want to plan everyone else’s outfits and then settle for something to wear because it’s the only thing that will mes well or match with the others. PLUS, I really feel like it makes the process SO much easier when you have a starting point.
Let’s talk denim. I LOVE denim so much and I try to somehow tie it in with most sessions we do. I consider it to kinda be a neutral and it adds some “texture” to the overall look. Tip: S P R I N K L E it in. Don’t overdo it. Don’t have more than one denim piece in the photos. A button up is perfect for dad and bonus it will pair with any color of pants but if your doing fall photos you will want those earthy rich colors.
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Start with your outfit and mesh the others around that. Put yourself first for once, Mamma and be confident and LOVE what you wear. You deserve that.
Don’t get too matchy-matchy. Add in various textures, colors that mesh well with one another, and don’t be afraid to pop in a splash of pattern.
Basic isn’t a bad thing. Spice up basic pieces with layers (cardigans, layered button-up, sweater, scarf)
Avoid super bold patterns. You want to look at the picture and notice your expressions, the vibe, and not that super bold printed floral tee and neon pants.
Some of my favorite places to shop are Old Navy, H&M, Zara and Target.
If all else fails with your kids…bring along a small non messy treat to bribe them.
Lay the outfits out on the floor and see how they mesh