LOVE this color palette for a family photo shoot.
Great colors, Mix & Match, Classic & a little bit Fancy.
Showing posts with label What to Wear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label What to Wear. Show all posts
10.30.2013
2.22.2012
A Different Kind of Portrait.
Step 1 is always an inspiration board(all photos from Pinterest).
The Goal: A Different Kind of Portrait.
It's time to kick it up a few notches.
Looking forward to sharing the outcome.
10.04.2011
A Starting Point,
for picking your family photo outfits.
Back in August, I went out to Cleveland for my cousin's wedding.
While out there, we had to take the opportunity to shoot my cousin's and their families, especially in their beautiful, at least one acre green backyards. We tried to make it easy, using colors already prominent in their closets for both the guys and the gals. Our final choices per the inspiration above: bright yellow, navy and pink. I'll be posting the photos from their session later today.
Colors looked really good, amazing what a few bright accessories can do to an overall shoot.
8.30.2011
Picking a Palette
for your HOLIDAY CARDS(yes, it's that time)
is one of my favorite things to do.
My girlfriend called me up today for some ideas and I thought
PINK, YELLOW & BLACK could be the perfect way to
kick it up a notch this year.
is one of my favorite things to do.
My girlfriend called me up today for some ideas and I thought
PINK, YELLOW & BLACK could be the perfect way to
kick it up a notch this year.
8.03.2011
Inspired.
It's always a good thing for me to practice what I preach:)
Last week Adriana(friend, wingwoman photographer, & fellow mom) & I decided to swap photos for each other. We both wanted some photos with our kids! I have tons of my daughter with family & friends, but sadly very few with me. So...I channeled the advice I give clients on what to wear for shoots...ran on over to JCREW and got inspired by their purple polish and orange notebook with a title perfect for a photo swap shoot :) It's definitely not as easy as it would seem to just pick out fun outfits, so it's nice to be inspired by a few fun colors and go from there.
I'll share the pics when they're ready!
Last week Adriana(friend, wingwoman photographer, & fellow mom) & I decided to swap photos for each other. We both wanted some photos with our kids! I have tons of my daughter with family & friends, but sadly very few with me. So...I channeled the advice I give clients on what to wear for shoots...ran on over to JCREW and got inspired by their purple polish and orange notebook with a title perfect for a photo swap shoot :) It's definitely not as easy as it would seem to just pick out fun outfits, so it's nice to be inspired by a few fun colors and go from there.
I'll share the pics when they're ready!
5.13.2011
BE HAUTE.
By the HAUTE MAMA herself and one of my besties, JESSE.
When it comes to professional photo shoots- and I know this because I've fallen prey to this particular phenomenon- it's so tempting to throw on something safe and "flattering," which, in my case, usually equated to a slimming black shirt and some kind of jeans, which is not in any way indicative of the way I typically like to express myself with clothing. Though I still love the photos, there's a particular shoot of the hubs and I that has a bit of a "sprockets" feel about it, thanks to our matching black and denim ensembles.
When it comes to professional photo shoots- and I know this because I've fallen prey to this particular phenomenon- it's so tempting to throw on something safe and "flattering," which, in my case, usually equated to a slimming black shirt and some kind of jeans, which is not in any way indicative of the way I typically like to express myself with clothing. Though I still love the photos, there's a particular shoot of the hubs and I that has a bit of a "sprockets" feel about it, thanks to our matching black and denim ensembles.
So, my bottom line for styling yourself for a Spring shoot is, don't be afraid to mix things up- go bold and go bright! Sure there's a slight chance you might look back in 20 years and say, "what the hell was I wearing?" but I think that makes for even more memorable photos. That said, I've put together three outfits for the ladies out there to consider when prepping for some time in front of Lindsey's magical lens this Spring and Summer.
Look 1:
This look is not for the faint of heart, as it takes into account both bold and bright by throwing in a splash of extra bright color with the addition of the pink blazer, but may I also suggest skipping the plain white shell underneath and opting for a play on patterns by mixing in a little bit of navy stripe with your navy polka dot? One of my favorite fashion bloggers, The Glamourai, is a huge advocate of what she calls "mixology"- for a super glam take on this look, check out what she does with dots and stripes here. But, if you can't commit to print on print, go for the solid tank, I won't judge.
$60 - net-a-porter.com
$100 - zara.com
$110 - topshop.com
$225 - endless.com
Now, for Look 2, if you want to go bright, but don't want to feel like Rainbow Brite, how about choosing one lovely hue and kicking it up a notch by using it in a variety of forms. In this case, I went purple, on purple, on....purple, and then added a splash of gold here and there. A little Barney, you say? I'll let you decide:
$92 - topshop.com
$60 - anntaylor.com
$20 - urbanoutfitters.com
Look 3. Now I know my personal style can tend to lean in the direction of the super feminine, so for those of you more comfortable in your trusty jeans- they are most certainly allowed- just make sure you give them the supporting pieces they deserve to make them photo-worthy. If I were going jeans for a photo shoot right now, I would probably take advantage of the new higher-waisted, wide legged styles that are popping up everywhere and pair them with a platform heel, as the combination should make those gams look nice and long. Check out the adorable Kendi in her take on the look here. 
If you'd like more styling tips or outfit suggestions- check me out at Haute Mama Daily, or hit me up at hautemamadaily@gmail.com. Now book that photo session!
Jesse, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Love you, mean it.
I need Look 3 to up my "haute" level this weekend.
Also, I think you need to start your own magazine next :)
Jesse, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Love you, mean it.
I need Look 3 to up my "haute" level this weekend.
Also, I think you need to start your own magazine next :)
5.04.2011
Guest Blogger Moni!
This spectacular & stylish posting is by my dear friend and fashion guru,
Monica Hartvickson.
Thank you so much Moni, this is perfect.
May I also note that she was the stylist behind my big studio shoot at the beginning of April. Here's an example of one of the many outfits she put together. Click HERE. She's a genius!
She will be the 1st of a few guest bloggers that I have(I always consider these lovely ladies Queens of Fashion and my personal go-to's for any special occasion) to share their fashionable ideas. Haute Mama Jesse is up next :)
MY 3 SENSE FOR YOUR FAMILY PHOTO STYLING by Moni
When it comes to styling the family for a photo…no matter the season … a family photo will always involve COLOR.
The Big question - What color to wear and coordinate with all?
1st SENSE - NOT TOO SOLID…
Lets place white, black, khaki and denim on the back burner for a bit… I don’t want to rule them out just yet… but lets consider something different for a moment.
Think plaids, stripes, polka dots or any print, on 1 – 2 members of the family and build outfits for all others off those colors…
For example, a 4-color plaid (red, black, crème & green) – some wear black, some wear red or green. Crème is ok here too…it will not wash out, especially when others are wearing brighter colors. Also light colors look great in black and white photos.
Another example is an argyle sweater with 4 colors. This was especially the case in one of my most recent family photos. My father in law wore an argyle vest with bright blue and fuchsia among other colors, but these were the perfect colors to build outfits for the rest of the family. We used the bright blue and fuchsia for the family outfits. Everyone else wore denim on the bottom. It was a picture of perfection for the beautiful fall crisp morning (white and grey were our pop colors here).
2nd SENSE – POP ACCESSORY
xoxo, Monica
If you prefer solids, think brights like some of the images above & below:
2nd SENSE – POP ACCESSORYAlso a great contributor to color and pop in the family photo is a bright colored accessory, likes shoes, a hair bow/band, jewelry, tie, etc…have fun with this and this can actually tie everything together.
3rd SENSE – BACK TO BASICS
Khaki and denim are great for pictures – especially when you need to figure out what bottoms everyone wears. There are lots of options with denim and khaki. They are timeless and always crisp.
Navy is great too! Its like black and white and goes with anything…any time of year!
Chambray is great in spring and summer
Solids are best for black and white photos, but a sharp print, stripe, plaid or polka dot will stand out!
My all time favorite place for outfitting is JCrew – and its great for the whole family. Most of the pics in this write up are taken from the JCrew website and inspiration.
A tip - at JCREW.COM you can enter the color name, pattern or print and it will pull up different outfits on their website that match your color search.
Good luck…
Now… smile pretty!
3.01.2011
Kate Spade's "Spin on Spring"
Talk about great inspiration for incorporating color into shoots this SPRING -
have you seen Kate's latest campaign starring Bryce Dallas Howard?
I. LOVE. IT.
It's time to "LIVE COLORFULLY" as she would say.
All images courtesy of Kate Spade.
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