Adrian Faubel Photography

Style Tips for your Fall Family Session

8/18/2019

,Now that Summer is coming to an end it's time to start planning for all things Fall. That includes your family photo session. After booking, the hardest step is probably coming up with a wardrobe for your entire family. I've come up with a few pointers and inspiration to get you going on selecting what you will wear.

1. To get the flow going with wardrobe for your family, start with one outfit that you really like. From there, build from it for everyone else.

2. Coordinating not matching. Wearing the same exact color shirt, pants, shoes, etc. is not very appealing in photos. Coordinating color is what really brings wardrobe together. I usually choose two to three main colors of wardrobe, and maybe one or two accent colors. Also, mixing different patterns/fabrics (stripes, plaids, tweeds, etc.) is great.

3. Steer clear of fluorescents. Fluorescent colors tend to color cast on faces, necks and hair. I always recommend versions of primary colors and neutrals. Yellow (mustard), red (maroon, brick), and blue (navy, royal).

4.. Stay away from wearing too much green if you're doing an outdoor session in a grassy/wooded areas. Green as an accent color is great, but you want to stand out amongst all the greenery.

5. Layers and accessories add dimension and depth. You can layer a maxi dress with a cute belt, or hat. Cardigans, belts, statement necklaces, scarves, hats, blazers, etc. all work!

6. Wear what you feel good in! If you aren’t comfortable in what you’ve chosen for pictures, it will show. If you can’t find a dress you feel good in, but you love a good pair of skinny jeans, do that. If you can barely walk in heels, definitely go for a cute, flat boot or wedge.

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Kids

1. Dress your kiddos in clothes that fit, not with room to grow. Even if your child may only wear the outfit for a few months, it’ll look much better than putting them in something that they still need to grow into. Go a size smaller in jackets, cardigans or blazers. A too-big jean jacket, blazer, sweat shirt, sweater or hoodie will not compliment shape.

2. Shoes. Stay away from Disney character shoes, flip flops, crocs. My recommendation for shoes are boots, leather sandals, Converse All-Stars, Toms, Sperry's, Mary Janes, etc. And barefoot is always an adorable option, especially with babies.

3. Remember, coordinating your children's outfits is key. Not matching.

4. Layers are just as important for child wardrobe as it is for yours. Hats, glasses, vests, bow ties, cardigans, tights or leggings under a skirt. I do recommend making the outer layer (blazer, cardi, jacket) fit snugly.