The moment of bonding, love sharing, laughter and smiles that comes with family photoshoots isn’t something you get to see daily. In fact, only a few things better this feeling and experience.
Family is a unit of life that characterizes our very existence on earth, so it’s just normal we create and preserve our memories with those people that make living worth it. And like Micheal Fox said, “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”
However, when it comes to creating those memories and preserving them, it’s no news that taking pictures is far more effective. But, just like every other thing, going for a family photoshoot requires preparation, which we have done justice to in our previous blog post. Nonetheless, your family’s fashion statement is another aspect entirely you have to be prepared for ahead of a studio session.
You can’t afford to go to the studio with your family in your routine look and attire, even though you don’t want to be overdressed either. There must be balance and that’s what we’re going to help you achieve at the end of this read.
5 Fashion Tips For Family Photoshoots
- Complement your colours & clothes
While getting all members of your family to get dressed in the same kind of clothes for a family photoshoot might be a long shot, complementing each other attires is more attainable, and should be prioritized.
Imagine a setting where the husband is dressed in a suit, the wife iro & buba, and the kids in jerseys and jeans. And another setting – the husband is dressed in a suit, the wife in a gown with a hat and the kids in shirts and trousers all properly tucked in and in colours relating to their parents. Which do you think is more appealing? Even a blind man will sense the incoherence in the first setting.
So, it’s imperative you consider wearing colours and clothes that relate to each other to create a cohesive look.
2. Choose outfits based on the purpose of the shoot
Here’s another important factor most families overlook before heading to the studio for their shoots. If the purpose of the shoot is a birthday celebration, the outfits require brightness, with the major celebrant(s) more importantly dressed. Wedding anniversaries on the other hand will require the couples to dress more uniformly and corporately and their children complementing them while other shoots can be simpler.
In other the whole family might need to dress similarly, but overall clothes for family photoshoots should depend on the purpose of the shoot.
3. Keep the accessories simple and defined
Just like renowned Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani said, “Accessories are important and becoming more and more important every day.” This simply can’t be overemphasized. The same way you make preparations for your family’s clothes against a shoot session is the same way accessories should be prepared beforehand.
Pieces of jewellery, bags, headgears, belts, watches and others are as important as other parts of clothing, and they shouldn’t be overlooked or overused.
4. Prioritize Comfortability
Mostly due to the fact that going to the studio for a visual session is an occasional happening in this part of the world, the “dress to kill” spirit irrespective of comfort is always at play. However, that shouldn’t be because a photography session is a mobile activity that requires strategic poses and movements.
When going for a family photoshoot, ensure everyone feels comfortable in their outfits, especially kids. Avoid itchy fabrics or clothes that restrict movement.
5. Authenticity
While posing properly is generally important, there’s the need for each member of the family to express their style and reflect their true selves during the studio session for a seamless experience.
The best family pictures are taken when everyone is authentic, comfortable and confident, as it expresses the true essence of the family bond 363 Photography is dedicated to capturing.
So, there you have the 5 important fashion tips to prepare your family ahead of your next studio session.
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