6 rules u sould to follow

Please know that your outfit choices ARE super important and will elevate your photographs. Let’s dive into the 6 rules to follow or break when styling your family for a lifestyle session.

WHAT ARE THE TO DOS’

• Mom chooses her outfit first. I think this is pretty clear.

• Coordinate, do not match everyone else (blue jeans and white shirts for everyone is a “no, no” anymore).

• Solid colors with one subtle pattern per family unit. Colors need to complement each other.

• NO shoes is my favorite option for beach photos.

• Choose clothes that allow movement.

• Combine textures and layers or spicy it up with a trendy hat.

What are the best colors? Go for warm earth tones that are pleasing to the eye, complement each other and the landscape. Add some cream/beige, off-white or pastel colors to your outfit to break it up a little. You can wear a hat, a jacket or a cardigan to add layers of different fabrics.

Don’t forget to empty everyone’s pockets (even husband’s back pockets). I can carry the car key for you during the session and I guarantee you won’t forget to take it back :) Leave your phones and sunglasses in the car as well.

Beach sessions. It’s hard to go wrong with beach session outfits. The ocean and the sand create a neutral, pleasing background and you can easily dress in that color scheme. Remember that you and your children will probably get splashed a little bit. You won’t need shoes for this one so don’t worry about them. Can you believe me if I say that blue is NOT my favorite color for a beach session? I will always suggest to complement the colors of sunset, the tall grass and sand. Warm, neutral tones are TOP! Because let’s be honest the ocean isn’t truly blue. (I lived in Mediterranean, so I am spoiled:)

Sustainability. I truly believe there already is a perfect outfit in your closet for this photo shoot. Just look again your might find a special piece that you loved when buying but you didn’t have many opportunities to wear since. Visit your local thrift store! Do you want to add a lace cardigan or a cute hat to your outfit? It’s a perfect chance to go explore what thrift stores have to offer. If you feel like you need to do some shopping before your session, try some sustainable brands that have amazing collections, are super comfortable, great colors for photo shoots plus they try to be better for the environment. If you are looking for something super special, try out Rent the runway. It’s so much fun and they offer maternity outfits too! Here are some more examples of sustainable brands Everlane, Love and Confuse, Mata Traders . More to come…

Maternity session. Before I devote an entire Blog post to maternity styling, please remember one thing. The most important advice for all the moms-to-be, is to wear an outfit that will embrace the baby bump. Don’t go for shapeless dresses or baggy sweaters. Alternately, choose a dress/top that clearly defines your chest and the baby. Check out these stores and rentals Boob , La Belle Bump, Mamabumprentals .