Little Studio Portraits Session Tips & Styling Guide

WANT A FAIL-PROOF FORMULA?

Put your child in different neutral shades (i.e. ivory, gray, beige, creams). Please avoid white as the background is off-white and you want your child to stand out. Click here for inspiration. 

GENERALLY, SOLIDS WORK BEST.

Pops of pattern can definitely look great, but if you’re looking for a fail-proof combination, go with solids. To keep things from looking boring, include textures. Avoid tiny prints, especially small plaid and small stripes.

CONSIDER YOUR HOME DECOR.

If you’re planning to hang your images in your living room that’s decorated in all white, you probably don’t want your clothing to be dark. If you’re hanging them in a colorful bedroom or playroom, then wear complementary colors.

 DON’T FORGET SHOES!

These are often the forgotten last element, but they can really make or break your outfits! If you can’t find shoes you love, consider going barefoot (just bring walking shoes to get from point A to point B). Steer away from athletic shoes, bright white sneakers, flip flops & chacos. 

TRY ON YOUR CLOTHES WELL IN ADVANCE!

Check your child's outfit while sitting, squatting, leaning forward, etc. The child’s outfit should work well in motion, so that we can have fun during their session.

SAY NO TO THE FOLLOWING:

FORMAL & ATHLETIC CLOTHES

Let your clothing match your surroundings. For example, a tuxedo or formal dress will look out of place in the woods or your home.

NEON COLORS

These create skin tone/color cast issues.

VERY SATURATED COLORS

I.e. bright red, bright yellow, etc. Instead, try more muted versions of the same color. For example, replace bright red with a dark, deep burgundy & replace bright yellow with a beautiful mustard, etc.

LOGOS & TEXT

Words will draw attention away from your faces. It also can date your photos! 

TINY PLAID, SMALL STRIPES, & COMPLICATED PATTERNS

These don’t always translate well in-camera.