family session info
3 girls family sessions are intended to be a reflection on the relationships between the members of your family. our sessions are designed to be a creative, fun, easygoing experience that will create art for your home and bring happiness to your lives for years and years to come.
PLANNING FOR YOUR FAMILY SESSION
- where will you hang the portraits? plan ahead and visualize the walls in your home where you would like to hang your family portraits. we can assist you with selecting wall groupings and portrait combinations that work with your home decor, while keeping in mind if we need to select vertical or horizontal images as well.
- clothing – it is critical that you coordinate your family’s clothing. we recommend avoiding white and pastels, as these draw away from the image, look dated, and can oftentimes make things look larger than they are. our favorite colors are earth tones, warm colors, blues and purples. avoid plaids, however a subtle pattern on one or two family members can bring the color harmony together. J. Crew, the Gap, and Gymboree are helpful with getting outfits that look good together, but not necessarily too matchy. also – keep everyone’s sleeve lengths the same, as bare arms will stand out among long sleeves and detract from the portrait. we recommend avoiding sleeveless altogether.
- shoes – don’t forget your feet!! the majority of the time we prefer families to be barefoot, as it lends to the playful, close feel of the session. however, if you will be wearing shoes in your session ensure they match your clothing and keep in mind your socks (do not wear white).
- when should you have your portrait session? the time of day and time of year are both factors in deciding where we will hold your session. keep in mind young children photograph best in the mornings, but if you want outdoor portraits then afternoon is better.
have any questions? give us a call at the studio and let us consult with you about your ideas and what we envision for you and your family. we look forward to meeting you!
