Family-photo season is upon us. These can be both fun and stressful, but I always love the outcome! Here are my DOs and DON’Ts for family photos!
DO:
️Start the process with mom. Mom, pick an outfit that you feel great in, and build the rest of the family’s looks around you. PRO TIP: a wrap dress or wrap top is complimentary on every body shape.
️ Pick 2-4 color hues that compliment mom’s outfit for the rest of the family.
DO: Stick with solids, possibly with some micro-prints thrown in. Work in different textures instead of bold patterns.
DO: Bribe your kids. If you have young kids, I recommend bringing a couple packs of Smarties. Give them one every time they smile for the camera.
*My recommended candy of choice. It’s small and doesn’t stain clothes/faces like chocolate:
DO: Embrace the candid shots. My favorite pictures are always the ones where we’re being ourselves and real with each other.
DO: Bring a hat, but only wear it for some of the shots. PRO TIP: wait to put on the hat until the last few pictures, so it doesn’t mess up your hair.
DON’T: Don’t wear uncomfortable clothes or items that wrinkle easily.
DON'T: match exactly. Wear complimentary colors, not matchy-matchy.
You can pull lots of different colors from this dress to outfit the rest of your family:
DON'T blend in with your background. For instance, if you’re taking photos in the woods, don’t wear the same color brown or camo.
*Black is usually a safe choice:
DON'T: stress! Plan ahead! (don’t wait until the week of to come up with outfits)
My recommended wine for de-stressing:
About the Author: Julie Plunk
My name is Julie and I am a passionate, bubbly, fashion-lovin’ stylist looking to encourage others through clothing and accessories! Once I learned how to dress for my body shape and skin tone, I was blown away by the boost in confidence that took place. I want to share what I’ve learned to help others feel empowered, confident, and motivated by how they present themselves!
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