Today, I wanted to talk about planning your Fall photo shoot. It's getting to be that time of year and we are booking like crazy so I thought I would make it easy on you and do some posts of some great outfits for your session.
The first place I always go when I am looking online for clothing suggestions is Boden. I love how they layer clothes. It just looks so fun! So, I will do a section for girls, boys then babies. Here goes...
Cute clothes for your little girl
These first are great because they are so casual. If the kids are comfy, trust me....you'll get better photos. I think we all know how kids whine when you put them in clothes they don't normally wear. That can affect how they feel and look during their shoot. So, if they don't normally wear frilly dresses, I don't suggest that for picture day. However, I will say...if they do wear frilly dresses and love it, as some little girls do, then go for it!
As for color, I think these colors would work well for any skin tone. They are vibrant, yet muted colors and it is toned down with the brown. I can see these working great outdoors, throwing leaves, skipping through the park and just having fun. Love the tights and shoes. Don't overlook those. This can really make the outfit!
Love these! They look funky and cool! What little girl wouldn't look FAB in these??? The hat and scarf are a must. I think these colors would work great on anyone. I will make a note on the black here...if you have a super-pale little one, stay way from solid black. This shot doesn't count as it has a bright print with the jacket so it's okay. But if it were a solid black dress, it is just too harsh for the fair-skinned child. Substitute brown for black if this fits your child's description. Again, this outfit is fine because the black jacket is layered with color.
These, again would work for any skin tone. Great for an outdoor shoot. They are very simple, yet the way they have layered the pieces makes it interesting. Again, try hats and scarves. They are so cute!
I am in love with this cute little dress. The colors are perfect for a Fall shoot and I think would be perfect no matter whether your child is fair or dark. I love the big polka dots on the other outfit. I think navy looks great on all skin. Navy can also be a good substitution for black as it's a bit less harsh.
Love the skinny jeans and boots. Of course, I love the bags too. My niece has just started carrying a bag. It's so darn cute! The red is pretty bold. I worry about red with some very fair children because it can be too harsh but I think this one is fine as it's layered with white.
I think this is one of my favorite outfits here. Odd because I usually love color and these have very little. But, I love that the scarf and hat is where the "pop" comes from. I also love the texture. When you layer, you don't always have to look at just pattern but look at texture too. The short outfit here is very tone-on-tone but it is still really interesting. I love that they paired this with textured tights and shiny shoes! And I am all about the skinny jean with the ballet flats, jacket and scarf. So, if you are afraid of bold color or you just know you wouldn't want hot pink in your photos, this is a great way to do neutral. These are also great outfits to do for a group shot or family shot as they would be easy to coordinate around. I plan on doing an entire post on how to coordinate outfits for a family photo soon. But these are exactly what I will focus on. Neutral. Not too "matchy-matchy". Great texture. Looks great on everyone. So if you have a family shoot coming up, stay tuned for that
Well, here's the color. I love it. I love the striped tights. I really like the layering and fun shoes too! I think these colors would work well on anyone.
To see these outfits in other colors, visit the Outfit Ideas link on the Boden site.
Cute clothes for your little boy
Now for the boys! Well, Boden does it perfect when it comes to layering for little boys. These are cute but cool. He will feel like he's just hanging out with a friend at the park in these outfits. The colors are great and I think would be great for any skin tone. If your child has fair skin and you are concerned that red is just not their color, then go with the blue instead.
I adore hats for boys as well as girls. So, don't forget to bring one for your shoot. I really like the red shirt in this outfit. And remember, these kinds of pants are a great substitution for jeans if you want to mix things up a bit.
The layering here is perfect. You have a tee under it all, then a button-up then a jacket. It looks great. Kind of preppy until you get to the shoes, which adds a funky vibe. These colors would be great for any little boy in photos and would look especially nice outdoors.
Love the camo pants with the red puffy vest. If your child is younger than three be careful of the puffy vest or a puffy jacket. I say this because they tend to ride up with you sit down. And at a young age, kids don't really know to make the adjustment and pull it down a bit. That means...it rides up and covers their face too much. And if you start making clothing adjustments with a two or three year old, it could mean a breakdown. So, if they are little, the less puffy, the better. You just want to be aware if the shirt, jacket or whatever rides up when they sit down.
These outfits are two of my favorites. I love how casual they look. The colors are great as well. And there is just something cool about bold stripes on a little boy. I should mention if you have a son who hates to change clothes but you know you want to do more than one outfit for your photo shoot, layering is a great way to get multiple looks without having to get undressed. For instance, you may want some shots in the blue hoodie, because he looks great in blue. But, then you have the red shirt under to get a whole different look. All without changing. All he has to do is pull off the hoodie. It's a great way to mix things up. You could even get a third look by layering a jacket on top of that.
The same thing applies to these outfits. You can get multiple looks from these simple pieces. Since boys don't like to change as much as girls do, this might just be the answer to getting more variety from your photo shoot. These outfits would look great on any little boy. They are pretty neutral and are great for an outdoor session.
To see more color options on these boys outfits visit the Outfit Ideas link on the Boden site.
Putting outfits together for a group shot
Now, I have put together a few outfits you could have your kids wear for their "together" shot. This is just to give you an idea of how not to look too "matched" and coordinating well together.
All clothing images provided by boden.com.
You can see that I paired colors but did it in layers. So, you don't have to find two green shirts that are identical. If you just layer the color in each outfit, it will coordinate without looking overly "matched". And blacks tend to look great with gray and browns with tan. So, you can pull in these for pants or jackets and they will look good with your "signature" color layered in as a dress or shirt. Also, keep in mind of the style you choose for each child. This should match. You wouldn't want your little girl wearing a frilly dress and you little boy in a hoodie.
So that's it for now. I will do more posts on baby outfits and coordinating for the perfect family photo soon. We're off to a shoot right now of a couple of out favorite kids so I have to run.
Hope you enjoyed the post and it helps you in planning outfits for your next photo session.
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