What to Wear - Family Photo Shoot Edition

With Mothers Day on the Farm approaching (this Saturday!) I thought I should get a post together to help you with planning your outfits for your photo shoot debut.

My only rule when it comes to dressing for your photo shoot is to not try to match too obviously. Blue jeans and white shirts for the whole family are out, and look like something from the 80's. Instead, I advise to dress in a similar colour palette or even work around an accent colour. 

If you decide to go the accent colour route, remember to think of your decor at home. If you plan to display your pictures on the wall you'll want to co-ordinate with the colours you've chosen to decorate your home with. 

Lastly, I always advise to dress smart/casual. You want to look a little more dressed up than normal, because you're going to see these pictures everyday. Wear an outfit that makes you feel amazing, the confidence will show on camera and confidence is the key to beautiful pictures!

In the example below I chose red as an accent colour, because it pops well in photos and should brighten up even the dullest day. Each outfit then just had to include a pop of red to bring the whole family together into a co-ordinated harmony.

Kids Outfits for Photo Shoots by kerrie-mitchell on polyvore.com

Adults Outfits for Family Photo Shoot by kerrie-mitchell featuring skinny straight jeans

What to Wear - Winter Engagement Sessions

The most popular question I get asked in the lead up to engagement shoots is 'What do I wear?!' So to help some of you out I've decided to post a monthly outfit idea for you. This month with it still being a bit chilly out there I decided to go for rustic browns and cozy knits to inspire you with.

Winter Engagement Shoot Outfits by kerrie-mitchell featuring navy blue leggings

I thought these outfits would work really well in locations such as woodland, or local parks. I can see the man climbing trees and the lady posing beside it. It would also be perfect to create a first date scenario to photograph for those of you more into a theme. I can imagine a shoot starting outside a cinema and ending in a cozy coffee shop with lots of snuggling up and fun shots in the street in-between.

Hope this has helped you to think a bit about your upcoming shoot! Let me know if you have any other theme or location ideas you would like outfit inspiration for and I'll put it together for you for next months post!

Psst.... I also think this would work perfectly for my upcoming Mothers Day on the Farm mini family photo sessions! Haven't booked your place yet?! Click here to do so now!