Family photo shoots are prepared in advance, because professional photos must be flawless. You need to think through the family image in detail in order to have time to buy the necessary wardrobe items. We suggest learning more about what clothes should be for a family photo shoot, what is better to choose, what images to use.
How many sets will be needed?
Photo sessions are held with the main goal: to capture family members who are happy to be together in photographs. Popular themes of photo sessions:
- wedding;
- ceremonial;
- photo sessions of future parents;
- newborn pictures;
- filming important dates, such as a baby's first birthday.
Every family wants to create an individual image for the photo shoot, so you need to think through the family look down to the smallest detail.
Professional photographers and stylists recommend preparing several sets of clothes for the photo shoot. 2-3 looks will be enough if you have enough time to change clothes. But each specific family decides for itself how many sets to use during the photo shoot. Some want to get a variety of shots, while others are photographed using one set of clothes for the photo shoot for the whole family.
Particular attention is paid to the choice of sets if small children are being filmed. There should be several options of clothes in stock, because children can spill juice or formula, tear, stain, wrinkle things.
Choosing clothes based on the location and concept of the shoot
Family look is selected according to the environment in which the photo shoot will take place. What rules should be followed:
- family members' wardrobe items should be compatible in concept and color scheme;
- clothes for a photo shoot must be of the same style;
- The family image must correspond to the environment and situation.
If the shooting takes place in a photo studio, it is better not to wear outerwear, even if it is expensive fur or designer leather. An exception would be the setting of a snowy street. For example, a small courtyard in Paris, covered with snow. In this case, a natural fur coat or fur mantle will look harmonious and stylish.
You need to find out in advance what kind of decorations will be in the studio.and for a New Year's photo shoot you can create a cozy family look with the following clothes: red scarves, sweaters with deer or winter patterns, New Year's hats. Or, on the contrary, choose festive elegant sets that will match the New Year's decor: a decorated Christmas tree, a fireplace, a festive table, garlands. Having chosen a fairy-tale version of the photo zone, put on a lush ball gown, a prince's costume, a fairy outfit.
If the photo shoot will take place outdoors, think in advance about what family clothes will be needed for the photo shoot. Much depends on the setting of the shoot: forest, park, sea, veranda of the house, outdoor cafe. Choose your wardrobe taking into account the time of year - summer clothes look strange against the background of autumn leaves, and a fur coat is not suitable for the warm season.
Color palette
Members' wardrobe items may be of one color or have three common shades, to which other colors are added. Another option: parents in clothes of one color, children in another. Many choose a monochromatic wardrobe, or use accessories of the same color.
Clothes for a family photo session usually come in the following colors:
- white - a popular question asked by participants of a photo shoot to the photographer: "Will we blend into the interior by choosing white?". You should not be afraid of this color when choosing a wardrobe. Regardless of the background, family members in white clothes always look harmonious;
- black - those who consider black to be a gloomy and mournful color are mistaken. By complementing black clothes with red, blue, yellow accessories, you can get an interesting version of a family look;
- black and white - clothes for the whole family in black and white tones for a photo shoot look stylish. Mom and dad can wear black wardrobe items, complementing them with white accessories, and the daughter - a black dress with white polka dots;
- pastel colors: peach, powder, soft pink, sand;
- patterns and prints - the same small pattern on all participants in the photo shoot will look good in photographs. You should not choose clothes with large patterns, too colorful prints, meaningless inscriptions.
When choosing an outfit for a photo shoot, you can focus on one bright shade, complementing it with a neutral palette. If contrasting bright colors go well with each other, use this technique to make the photos bright and positive.
A bright color can be used as the main one or as additional accents. If you want to focus attention on the baby, dress him in bright clothes. Note that red attracts attention first of all.
Family Look Outfits
Each family is unique in its own way, so there are many options for creating a family look style. The selection of clothes for a family photo shoot can be as follows:
- identical wardrobe items for all family members. This technique is often used in mother-daughter photo shoots. Identical clothes identify the close relationship between parents and children or spouses. Many brands have now started releasing a line of products for family photo shoots. You can also order custom-made identical items in different sizes;
- clothes in the same style. A practical option for clothes that can then be worn in everyday life. The style is selected based on the wishes of all family members. If problems arise with this, the universal casual style, distinguished by its practicality and comfort, will always come to the rescue;
- identical accessories - an interesting solution that will allow you to preserve the individuality of each family member, while uniting everyone together with identical accessories. It can be anything: hats, bow ties, bracelets, umbrellas, brooches. Small details can create a complete picture of a harmonious and friendly family.
When choosing Family Look outfits for mother and daughter, pay attention to fashionable clothing ideas for a photo shoot:
- simple cut from the same material: A-line silhouette, half-sun skirts, sundresses, dresses with raglan sleeves;
- identical denim dresses;
- jeans and white T-shirts. The color of the jeans, fittings, and tailoring can be absolutely identical;
- Evening dresses for mother and daughter. Every girl dreams of being a princess in a fluffy dress and beautiful shoes. The Family Look style will help make the little princess's dream come true. Choose dresses with a modest bodice and a fluffy skirt.
- sportswear - more and more often, world stars appear with their daughters in identical sports suits and fitness dresses. When organizing a photo shoot of a sports family, choose identical sportswear, not forgetting accessories and shoes.
General recommendations
Before coming up with an image for a photo shoot, gather the whole family and think through your family look down to the last detail. In order to get perfect photos, professionals advise the following:
- the chosen style for the photo shoot should be liked by all family members. If someone feels uncomfortable in the chosen clothes, the photo shoot will be ruined. Try to find a compromise without insisting on personal opinion;
- If the photo shoot is going to take place outdoors, it is better to choose a monochrome wardrobe. In the studio, discreet drawings and patterns are acceptable. Avoid too large drawings and inscriptions;
- all participants of the photo shoot should feel comfortable. There will be a lot of movement during the shooting. You will need to hug, throw babies, kiss, so everyone should feel comfortable and easy in the chosen clothes;
- regardless of whether the photo shoot will take place outdoors or in a studio, shoes are a must. An evening dress combined with tights or stockings without shoes is bad manners. It also happens that a mother and daughter are in shoes, and the father did not take shoes and is photographed in socks. Surely, he will feel uncomfortable during the photo shoot;
- If you want to make your family look more interesting, pay attention to accessories and layering in clothing. Ties, scarves, headbands, jewelry will help create a unique style, and casually thrown jackets, blazers, stoles will add elegance.
And the main thing that should be present at a family photo shoot is a good mood and smiles of all family members. Even perfectly chosen clothes will not help create the right mood if the participants of the photo shoot are unhappy, in a bad mood, without smiles. Let the family photo session be a pleasure, so that later, when you all get together, you can look through the photos, enjoying communication in the family circle.
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