Style Guide

Not sure what to wear?

I get asked this question a few times and I know it can be daunting thinking of what outfits work together for everyone and what colours to choose! Fear no more I have put together a simple style guide to give you an idea of what will make your family photos stand the test of time. Be sure to check out my portfolio to get an idea of what might work for you and your family!

Comfort is king



It's tempting to wear your Sunday best when investing in professional photos, but if you're not comfortable, you won't be able to relax into the shoot. Comfortable, relaxed humans = great photos!

Try on the clothes you want to wear, well before your session.

Look out for:

• A comfy, flattering fit - nothing to tight or baggy;
• The right length - you don't want pants or dresses dragging on the ground, or riding up too far when you sit;
• How well little ones tolerate new shoes and accessories, like hair bows, headbands bowties and suspenders.

All naturale

Be true to your personal style. These photos are about capturing the essence of who you are

- you don't need to be anyone other than your wonderful self!

Mix it up

It's tempting to go for the matching clothing, but you can complement others in the photo, while retaining your personal style.

Pick a palette of 3-4 colors. Let this be your starting place. Think in terms of tones: blue tones, earth tones, neutrals, pastels, etc. Think cool whites, blues and greys, or warm browns, reds and yellows. Different shades of the same colour and add in a pop of white if you can.

Avoid primary colours and neons! Everyone in the family can express their own sense of style within the chosen colour palette, and the whole group will coordinate beautifully.

Keep it simple

Busy fashion, obvious clothing logos and too many bright differnt patterns will date easily and detract from your lovely face. Simple and natural is best. It's best to opt for smart casual - a suit jacket or fancy dress can look out of place when others in the photo are dressed casually.

When picking patterns, choose smaller ones that won't pull attention away from the main subjects and only put one person in a pattern. When thinking about texture, choose different ones that will give photos some interest such as lace, corduroy, denim and knits.

Seasonal style

Ensure that clothing in weather appropriate - we dont want you shivering or sweating through your photo shoot! It looks fantastic when everyone in the photo is dressed for the same season, rather than some family members in shorts and summer dresses and others in long sleeves.

Be timeless

For some fashionista's, this may be a difficult concept, however you are going to want these images to stand the test of time. Pick outfits that aren't considered too trendy, but will be able to be enjoyed and displayed for many years to come.

Plan ahead

Make sure you have given yourself enough time to think about all of the details of your session. Plan ahead so that #I you can truly think about your photos and everything you want out of the session #2 you aren't rushing and stressing out right before your session.