- Fabrics:
- Opt for clothing that you and your kids won’t be tugging on, scratching at or readjusting. Cotton is always a comfy choice, and it tends to photograph nicely.
- Avoid dresses with tulle underskirts for little girls. Instead, opt for a cotton dress that twirls.
- Nothing shiny! Avoid rayon, silk and shiny polyester. Shiny fabrics cling to problem areas and add folds in places where you just don’t want them. They also draw the eye to those places because they catch light. Matte fabrics are much more flattering.
- Shoes:
- Be practical. If your photo shoot is in the mountains or on grass, don’t wear stilettos (yes, it has happened). You’ll spend the whole time sinking into the ground. Sandals are totally fine for the park, but make sure they are durable for mountain shoots; there can be lots of cacti, rocks and scratchy brush. If you wear wedges, don’t go too high with the heel. Comfy flats are my go-tos for photos.
- Be comfortable. Don’t put kids in new, stiff shoes for a photo shoot. Opt for tried-and-trues with soft soles. For tiny babies not yet walking, have them go barefoot (if it’s warm enough), or opt for socks, Robies or the little moccasin-type shoes. I guarantee if you put them in new shoes for a photo shoot, you will spend at least 30% of your shoot losing shoes, finding them and putting them back on baby’s feet.
- For teens and adults, colorful Chucks and Vans are always a welcome addition.
- Cowboy boots, as long as they’re broken in, also work well for mountain shoots.
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