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COLOR PALLET

Deciding what colors you want to wear is the best place to start. One easy keyword or phrase to search on Pinterest is “Fall color palette”, or whatever season you are dressing for. This will give you an idea of what colors work best together. My favorites are: grey, white, beige, light pinks, olive greens, light blues, mustard/dark yellows, and navy blue (think earth tones). 

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START WITH ONE PIECE + BUILD AROUND IT

If you happen to find your dress/top/skirt first – then build the rest of the outfit around it. That makes the whole process a lot easier to tackle. If you or your fiancé/husband/partner is wearing stripes then the other could wear a solid color shirt, dress, etc. Mixing colors, patterns, and/or textures is a great way to help your session fell like you and give it some dimension. 

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COORDINATE OUTFITS INSTEAD OF MATCHING

Having everyone match perfectly tends to look dated, and pictures seem to lose dimension. Choosing “neutral” colors with different patterns & textures will photograph best. Adding a pop of color is perfectly fine too, but you’ll want to be careful with what colors you choose. Avoid colors that are considered “hot” or “neon”.  They leave a color cast on the skin that is really hard to edit out. 

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CONSIDER YOUR LOCATION

If your session is taking place in a field of green grass, choosing a solid green dress might not be the best idea. Remember that a lot of one color or a very bright color can reflect and leave a strong color cast on lighter skin tones. 

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PICKING ACCESSORIES

Less is always more. Adding a simple bow or headband is very flattering to young girls. Little boys always look adorable in a bow tip or suspenders. Here are some other accessories to consider: a scarf, statement earrings, non-baseball style hats, a jacket, etc. 

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IF YOU DON’T LOVE IT, IT WILL SHOW

Wear something that you are comfortable in, that fits, & that you love! It will show through in pictures if you are wearing something that you are uncomfortable with. 

 P.S. Layering is always a good idea! A sweater over your top/dress or a jacket over a man’s shirt is a great way to add to an outfit. It also helps during the session as something for your hands to hold onto.