There can often be a lot of trends when it comes to styling a photo shoot. If a styled shoot is your thing then check out this page for some super recommendations on how to coordinate a whole families clothing for a photo shoot:
https://www.instagram.com/thearteofdressing_
If neutral or the pastel boho look isn’t for you, that is fine (it’s not for a lot of people).
Top Tip: Comfort is Key
I mean this in every sense. The clothes should be comfortable to wear, we don’t want kids fussing or pulling on clothes. However you should feel like yourself. If a beautiful flowy gown in just not you, then do not feel like this is what you should be wearing. Jeans and a nice top are perfect! 😉
Think about patterns and textures:
Again a lot of busy patterns can distract and seem very busy, especially if everyone is wearing them. It often works well to break up patterns with solid blocks of colour or texture (think knits, cashmere, denim etc) .
Don’t be afraid of colour!
If colour is your thing, this can be amazing but just requires a little thought. Do spend a little time making sure the colours you pick are somewhat coordinated and complimentary eg: blue and orange tones work beautifully together. You could decide on warm colours (reds, oranges, yellows) or cool colours (blue, green or purple). They don’t all need to be strong colours, a few lighter or neutral tones mixed with darker tones can avoid a very ‘samey’ feel.
Top Tip: Avoid text or logos.
They can be super distracting and tend to draw your attention away from expressions or faces –and they should always be the key focus.
Overall takeaway:
If possible, simply lay out your planned outfits on a bed and see how they look together. Is anything really grabbing your attention? Do you want it to? Sometimes parents do want the baby to stand out more and they might opt for something simple for themselves, while baby has something brighter or with a cute pattern.
Often a mix of textures and some time coordinating colour tones with some complimentary colours can work beautifully.
Finally, feel free to ignore all of the above!
Ultimately if you are happy with the outfit it will work! This is your family, your photoshoot and your images that will hopefully spend the rest of your life proudly displayed on your wall. Your outfits should above all else reflect you. You should be comfortable in them in every way!
