What to wear to a photo session | Colorado kids photographer

Figuring out what to wear for your photo session does not need to stress you out.  I know it is hard to decide what to wear, but I thought this photo might help.  Don’t judge me too much, but my weekly guilty pleasure is reading my US Weekly.  Last night curled up in my bed I came across this photo and I loved how everything came together so nicely.  Of course, this family had a personal stylist who shopped for their outfits and you can do the same thing at Target, Gap, Mini Boden, Tea, Crew Cuts or by simply going through your dressers.  You may be surprise by what you already have.  Also remember consignment clothing stores are a fabulous place to find great deals.  In Boulder, you have Childish Things for the babies and kids and Rags to Riches and Common Threads for moms.  Dads might need to go to Marshall’s or TJMAXX.

The take away from this photo is noticing how they all have yellow but the patterns and shade are all different.  Plus the season is spring so a bright yellow is a perfect compliment to the green trees and yellow feels cheerful and warm.  I love how there is a hint of yellow in the background as well to tie the whole photo together.   There might be a little too much yellow going on for you, but I hope it gives you a better understanding of how to pair styles and colors together.  Kendra’s color/style might feel a bit outrageous for your family, but the take way is to see how three individuals can have different patterns and style yet still come together.  Another idea is  you can bring a solid sweater or jacket which would give you different looks to one outfit without having to do an entire outfit change.  This is so much more fun the khaki pants and white polo starched shirts.

Looking through magazines is a great way to get ideas too.  Personally, I love the style of Dwell and they often do family shoots.

If you are doing my mini spring photo session on April 24th and 25th, we will be outside with the green just starting to come out and the tall brownish grass.  Little girls would look adorable in bright pinks and boys would look handsome in vibrant blues and greens.  Your clothes are an expression of your personality so don’t shy away from what you love.

Remember don’t over think this.  You already have great style.

Have fun shopping!