Whenever a client books a session, I like to spend some time talking about clothing. Clothes are, in my opinion, a much better “prop” than just about anything. They can really change the whole outcome of a shoot & that is why it’s worth talking about.

Sometimes people like to match it all up or do the white shirt & jeans thing…or the black shirt & jeans…or the denim shirts & khakis….you get what I mean. And, that’s cool too but I tell families to coordinate, not match, because I want you all to feel like yourselves & honestly, how many of us march off to the grocery store in identical outfits? So there is a way to be yourself & dress how you would normally dress but bring it altogether.

My beautiful client, Mrs. R got it right on the money! She & her gorgeous, amazing family (did I say gorgeous?) showed up in perfect harmony. She picked a pretty dress for the lovely Miss A & then got the family moving in that direction.

Voila!

A little brown, a little blue, mix up the prints & you look like you all belong together while still being YOU! Of course, your version can be anything you want it to be & can be even less “dressy”. The lesson here is that time you take to really think about clothing will pay off in the end.

I owe JJ BIG TIME! She is a patient & loyal client & she has had to wait awhile for a peek at her boys. Her boys, S. & B. are non stop, on the move & runnin wild from the minute we meet. At least most of the time…sometimes they sit still.

The other 99% of the time, I chase them around with my camera. Or….

I stick them up in trees!

When will these guys learn that they will never outlast this old broad?