After a long winter of being cooped up indoors, spring is the ideal time to get out of the house and have a little fun in the sun while taking some great photos of the family. It’s the perfect season for using colorful fun clothing to create lasting memories with your family. However, deciding what to wear for your photos can be stressful. What colors to wear? How do you coordinate without being matchy-matchy? If you’re not sure where to start, we have some pointers for choosing your spring outfits for your outdoor photoshoot.
Texture
Be sure to have some layers, texture, and dimension in your pictures. Throwing some layers in there helps provide texture. Layer your son with a t-shirt and a denim button down over it, include a belt that adds a pop of color to your daughter’s outfit, or choose a top for mom that has texture like ruffles or lace. Think hats for boys, a light airy scarf for girls, leggings with a ruffled skirt, and necklaces like the CZ Luxxe Swarovski 18k Gold Plated Crystal Lock and Key from Buydig.com. Also, textures you might find in lightweight knit sweaters, fun scarves, wool skirts or pants, and satin blouses add a lot of variation to your photos. Before photo day, lay out your outfits to see how everything flows together. If the look feels incomplete, add a texture.
Coordinate vs. Match
Years ago, it was popular for an entire family to wear white shirts and denim or khaki pants. That look is not quite as popular now. In fact, you should avoid overly matching at all, with the exception of sisters or brothers wearing matching outfits. Instead, begin with a few colors that coordinate well with each other. Choose varying shades of the same color instead of trying to match perfectly because this will give some variety while still looking cohesive. Don’t feel like you have to simply choose one color to coordinate. Instead choose 3 or 4 and spread out the colors through your individual clothing options. Grey pants for Dad, silver scarf for Mom, and a silver sweater for daughter mixed with a plaid or jean print would pull together everyone in a cohesive theme, without reverting to the old “matchy-matchy” that is a little outdated
Layers
The weather can be both unpredictable and change quickly in the spring. One day, it may be 80 degrees and the next, snowing. Just the sun going behind the clouds can instantly drop the temperature from comfortable to chilly. Layered clothing and accessories are practical. They can be one more way to add variety to your spring outfits. It’s also the perfect way to mix and match your neutrals and colors. For the men in your family, think hats, gloves, scarves, belts and neckties. For the ladies, think cardigans, scarves, jewelry, purses and hair accessories. Almost anything works as long as it coordinates with your outfit and shows your family’s personality.
Large Families or Groups
Choose 2-3 colors then have everyone dress using those colors. It’s a win-win because you’ll all coordinate, but everyone gets to wear what makes them comfortable.
What Looks Good in Your Home?
One of the first things to consider when selecting clothing colors is where you are planning on displaying your photos. Also, what colors are in that room. Think about what would look good hanging up on the walls. Also pick clothing that will complement the colors in your home so that you can display your photos proudly. In many cases, it doesn’t really matter, but if you’re one of those people who hopes to hang one of these portraits in your living room which just happens to be painted blue and green, red and black or brown and turquoise, then you need to plan accordingly. On the other hand, if your home is rather neutral, consider your accent colors and how you might coordinate with your clothing choices.
Make your spring family picture session a fun afternoon for the entire family by making it more of a family outing than a photoshoot. Go for a walk in the park or woods and enjoy the new spring flowers, or pack a picnic and have your session at a lake or beach. The images you capture with your camera from Buydig.com will not only serve as your spring photos for the year, but also as forever memories of the afternoon shared as a family.
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