Q: What should we wear?
A: Your choice of clothing can make or break your portrait! Please take time before the day of your sitting to select clothing with the following guidelines in mind.
Bright solid colors give strength to the portrait.
Kids
Simple clothes and solid colors work best for photographs, but don’t be afraid to have kids wear fun, bright colors and experiment with silly hats and other accessories. At home, little ones may have a couple of clothing changes, but please avoid logos which can be distracting in photos.
General Clothing Tips
For a classic look, simple, timeless clothing in solid, neutral colors photograph best. Denim or khakis with solid shirts work well for a casual look. Clothing with too busy of a pattern or logo is distracting and detracts from essence of the portraits, you and your family. On the other hand, for a modern more “fashion” look, feel free to bring along some trendier outfits with fun and fashionable colors. When in doubt, feel free to have on hand several outfits, and I will help you choose which will photograph the best.
Jewelry should be minimal. Avoid wearing watches.
The same soft pinks and matching bracelets make this a very special portrait.
When photographing more than one person, please consider their outfits as a whole, including hosiery and shoes, and keep colors uniform. For family portraits, choose colors in the same tonal range so that no single individual stands out. Even though you would never go out in public as a family wearing matching clothing, trust me…the look works for family portraits! Plan to wear either all dark solid colors If you prefer a more traditional look, or all solid lighter, neutral tones for a more casual look (for example, everyone in white tops and khakis).
Infants
Newborns are sweetest photographed in bare skin… either a cloth diaper or their birthday suit. 
I recommend that the parents wear black so that they blend into the background and let the baby be the focus of the portrait.
For kids of all ages, feel free to bring a favorite doll, toy, blanket, musical instrument or other hobby item, etc. that you may wish to include in the portrait.
