The clothing you select for your portrait influences the tone and end result of your photographs, so choose wisely and bring a selection if possible.
Newborns look the most natural nude. A scratchy dress isn't going to remind you of their soft warm skin when you look back on it in 20 years. I agree that it is so much fun to dress babies up, but they look so much more like themselves in their own skin. A simple white cotton onesie or a ruffled diaper cover also look darling.
For all other ages, consider the type of portrait you'd like to end up with. Something classic? You can't go wrong with white, collared shirts and khakis or jeans. Boys in overalls with no shirt and bare feet is a timeless childhood look, as are simple white dresses for girls, available at local stores like Beth Mone or Cottontails.
If you like a formal, traditional look, break out the sweater vests, blazers, holiday dresses and patent leather shoes. Matching family outfits are available at stores like The Wooden Soldier, Orient Expressed, Gymboree, Strasburg Children and sometimes The Children's Place, and can create a great family or sibling portrait.
Are you looking for something funky, fun or fanciful? I have a variety of tutus, petticoats, leggings and tulle dresses available, many with matching hats or headbands. Playing dress up always gets genuine smiles!
Feel free to bring something fun, we have plenty of time for outfit changes and you never know what might strike your child's fancy.
Anything with a lot of texture, like denim, corduroy, velvet, etc. photographs beautifully. You should probably avoid most patterns, especially if more than one person is being photographed. Remember, we're photographing the child, not the outfit. The outfit should complement them, without overpowering the photo.
If you have any questions beforehand about what to wear, feel free to pick my brain! I enjoy being a part of the whole process and if you're wondering what to wear, I'd love to help.
Newborns look the most natural nude. A scratchy dress isn't going to remind you of their soft warm skin when you look back on it in 20 years. I agree that it is so much fun to dress babies up, but they look so much more like themselves in their own skin. A simple white cotton onesie or a ruffled diaper cover also look darling.
For all other ages, consider the type of portrait you'd like to end up with. Something classic? You can't go wrong with white, collared shirts and khakis or jeans. Boys in overalls with no shirt and bare feet is a timeless childhood look, as are simple white dresses for girls, available at local stores like Beth Mone or Cottontails.
If you like a formal, traditional look, break out the sweater vests, blazers, holiday dresses and patent leather shoes. Matching family outfits are available at stores like The Wooden Soldier, Orient Expressed, Gymboree, Strasburg Children and sometimes The Children's Place, and can create a great family or sibling portrait.
Are you looking for something funky, fun or fanciful? I have a variety of tutus, petticoats, leggings and tulle dresses available, many with matching hats or headbands. Playing dress up always gets genuine smiles!
Feel free to bring something fun, we have plenty of time for outfit changes and you never know what might strike your child's fancy.
Anything with a lot of texture, like denim, corduroy, velvet, etc. photographs beautifully. You should probably avoid most patterns, especially if more than one person is being photographed. Remember, we're photographing the child, not the outfit. The outfit should complement them, without overpowering the photo.
If you have any questions beforehand about what to wear, feel free to pick my brain! I enjoy being a part of the whole process and if you're wondering what to wear, I'd love to help.
