These are five super simple ways to level up your family photos, maternity photos or newborn photos! Each one of these tips is tried and tested and I can say without a doubt, they make all the difference. Let’s be honest, you’re spending good money to have your family photos taken – why not make sure they turn out as good as can be!
1 | Button-Up over Polo Shirt for Dad
When selecting outfits for dad, choosing a button-up will instantly elevate your images. Polos are comfortable, but they are also far more casual. If you’re worried about heat, choose a lightweight fabric like linen and roll the sleeves!
2 | Maxi Length Dress for Mom
For moms we almost always opt for a dress, but did you know that just the length of the dress can impact how your images look and feel?
In order to end up with those magazine-worthy photos that make you feel like a million bucks, opt for a longer-length maxi dress! I have lots of options in my client closet available to my clients for sessions!
3 | Have Professional Hair & Makeup done
I know it can sometimes feel like a big spend when you’re already paying for updated photos, but I promise you that the number one complaint I hear from moms is that they are worried about how their hair and face looks!
Most of the time, families only get photos done ONCE per year! So why not splurge a little this one time to have your hair and makeup done professionally? It’s one less thing you have to do yourself and it’ll put your mind at ease.
Don’t feel like spending the money? That’s okay! My easy, cheap trick is to just put on false lashes!! It really will do wonders in photos.
4 | Swap out that Apple Watch for a Dress Watch
I know guys wear their watches 24/7. And that usually means they have a tan line so ditching the watch all together is a no-go. BUT having that big black rectangle on your wrist is going to stick out like a sore thumb in your photos!
Instead of having a bad tan line, why not swap out the Apple watch for a nice dress watch? I promise you it will look 100x better!
5 | Wear Un-Branded Clothing
This tip usually applies most to dads and kids. When you’re selecting outfits you want them to feel timeless, classic and avoid anything that’s going to be distracting.
To achieve this, try to avoid shirts, sweaters and shoes that have logos on them. Simple is best! I’ll take a plain white tee over a branded Izod shirt any day! Shoes are sometimes a bit harder, but if you can, try to wear shoes with subtle logos or just go barefoot!
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