Colour Palette & Style Guide

Be Comfortable

I am saying this first because it is by far the most important. For most people, the first reaction is to buy something new and by all means, I'm totally okay with you showing up feeling amazing in new clothes. However, please make sure you feel confident and comfortable in whatever you choose.

If you have a clingy dress that you have to keep pulling down or your partner feels super awkward in a shirt...guess what? It will most certainly show in the photos.

Therefore, comfort first!

Colour Scheming

For families it’s best to keep your colour scheme limited to four colors. You can choose one person to wear a feature colour and have everyone else’s outfits complement that.

Aim for neutrals, earthy tones, and rich colours. These colors compliment your environment almost anywhere you go and look great as a printed, framed photograph.

By neutrals, I just mean softer tones. Primary colours are incredibly striking, but can sometimes have the effect of detracting from the main subject (which is you).

Also, try to avoid plain black and white if you can. These colours tend to absorb the light very differently to neutral colours and make your photographs look significantly darker or brighter.

Be careful with pattern & prints

Avoid large bold patterns as they often dominate the photograph and detract attention from your face. Usually, subtle smaller patterns work best.

Matching patterns is a tricky task, and it’s super difficult to do well. The safest way to avoid busy, clashing patterns is to keep things simple and use only solid colors.

However if there’s one item of clothing with a pattern that you really love, just plan on making that one item the only pattern included for the whole group.

Shoes

We will have bare feet during the session as we are going for a warm, cosy 'at home' vibe. So wear whatever is comfy to the shoot and don't stress over what to wear on your feet, as they won't be in the photographs anyway!

One less thing to think about, hey?