Deciding what to wear in your holiday family portrait can be a daunting task because what you wear helps set the tone for your portraits. Knowing a few things ahead of time like where you will be posing or if you’re going for a casual or formal look, will make some of the decisions easier. We have some creative ideas you can use once you have made those choices.
Professional Sitting
If you choose to go with a professional studio photographer, these formal portrait sittings have a more traditional feel. You’ll need to consider the backdrops you’ll be posed in front of as well. Many studios have pre-printed backdrops available, as well as plain muslin or canvas choices. Choose plain clothes for busy backgrounds and save the busier prints for solid backgrounds.
DIY Portraits
If you’re looking to give your holiday portraits a more individual touch, we have some suggestions you can try as you pose for your camera from Buydig.com this holiday season.
Formal
You may still opt for a more formal look when doing your own photo shoot. The best option for a formal holiday portrait may be to wear your Sunday best. In many cases, this is the easiest and most appropriate attire for a formal holiday photo. Dress women and girls in skirts, dresses, or pantsuits, and boys and men should wear sport jackets and ties for instant formality. Choose one or two colors to carry throughout the photo, using these tones in clothing, accessories like ties and scarves, and in the background. If you love the matched look, consider having the little boys match the men and the little girls match the women. Just make sure everyone gets the memo. You don’t want your teenage son showing up in his favorite concert t-shirt.
Casual Choices
While casual sittings utilize non-traditional poses, and settings and may offer more leeway in your wardrobe choices, you’ll still want some conformity in your clothing choices. You need to consider freedom of movement when selecting outfit choices. Don’t underestimate the versatility of blue jeans for your Christmas portrait. They can provide an excellent base for a variety of tops so you can pair them with sweaters, sweatshirts, solid red, green or white shirts, or even outdoor clothes for a relaxed look.
Coordinating Outfits
This is an easy way to create a unified look in your holiday portraits. However, matching doesn’t have to mean identical. You can choose a favorite color or style and select clothing from there. Some examples of matching formal outfits include white, red, or green shirts and dark slacks or skirts. You could also wear matching sweaters or jackets or choose varied outfits in a single shade of red or green.
Outdoor Shoot
One way to add some spice to your holiday photo is to coordinate your family in matching scarves and mittens. Grab your Canon 6D Full Frame SLR Camera and tripod from Buydig.com, and take the picture in the great outdoors. Bundle up in winter coats and boots for portraits posed on sleds or shots taken in front of a snowman.
Pajamas
Try a new twist on a traditional portrait by posing in your pajamas. Dress the family in matching holiday PJs and pose for the camera in front of the tree or a decorated fireplace. You can even have everyone hold cups of hot chocolate for a “Night Before Christmas” scene.
Finally, make sure your clothing is neat, clean, and in good condition before the day of the photo shoot. Most importantly, relax and enjoy the time with your family while posing for your portraits.
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