Seasons are changing so as inside our wardrobes! Here comes one of the most popular seasons for a family photo shoot in those stunning locations around London. Planning for your autumn family photo shoot, I am so familiar with the overwhelm feeling, many or none outfit choices! and the very first question of where to begin? Well, Let’s dive into this topic to find out a few tips and tricks on what to wear and how to coordinate colours and layers to create stunning autumnal family portraits.
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After 7 years of photographing families every autumn in London and Surrey, before diving deeper into styling ideas for your autumn family photoshoot, I have ONE top tip on this topic!
what you wear makes a huge impact on the end result of your photography journey.
The good news is that I am here to help you plan step by step and you do not need to figure it out all by yourself. Once your autumn family photo session is booked, we will be in touch to begin planning for not only the moments we are to capture, but also from what everyone is going to wear on your photoshoot, we review your existing wardrobe, and consider your home style, potential walls to hang frames and discuss favourite templates for your artworks.
All my clients receive a full styling guide to give them hints and ideas on
”How different colour pallets would look and feel in your autumnal family memories.”
Before jumping into the actual outfit items and their colours that elevates your autumn family photos, let’s talk about a few tips on the process:
1. Mums first
Mums are those whom dress up the last, most of the time at going out occasions, they are happy to put on the quickest choice they find, as far as all children are happily and beautifully dressed! So now that you are updating your family photos this autumn, I would love you to select the outfit that you feel the most incredible and comfortable in then coordinate other members with your choice. Once you are happy with your choice, the rest follow.
2. No patterns and graphics, simplicity is key.
While patterns add depth and texture to your group photos, be mindful while selecting. Avoid big patterns or several choices, choosing small patterns accompanied by solid colours for your autumn family photography would enhance the overall feeling and later on would create a gorgeous artwork adding to your home decor.
Also remember, your autumn photo session is taking place outdoors, in our stunning London parks, so avoiding stripy and checkered pattens is strongly advised. The patterns could be very dominant and attracting the viewer’s eye. However. some very fine checkers kids outfts or tiny flowers on girls’ dresses could bring more of their characteristics to your memories captured.
Prior to your autumn photo session we will go through your options and I will give you more advices on what works or not.
3. Colour coordination is key, but no need to match colours
Choosing colours could be a bit overwhelming in our busy schedules, however trust me it makes a huge impact on how your photos would look. You are asking: what should should we consider when selecting a colour palette?
Once you received my style guide or by simply looking through Pinterest,
– Firstly check what colour pallet attracts you the most,
– Which options are easily found in your wardrobes or you are happy to look for/invest in to achieve the look you are after?
– Which pallet beautifully go with your home style? so once we are creating your home gallery you can excitedly expect a boost in your home decor. Alternatively, you can choose to wear your favourite outfits and choose the Black and White version of your photos to on your frames!
We are going to talk about certain colours suitable for an autumn family photo shoot in this article but bare in mind always look for shades and compliments, avoiding repeating same colours and tones is key!
Limit your family’s outfits to only one person wearing a patterned item.
4. Add layers
Autumn and Winter are the easiest seasons to play with layers, adding extra styling to how you look in your autumnal family moments. Play with cardigans, scarves, hats, vests even boots or wellies.
Colour palette ideas
for your autumn family photo shoot in and around London
Navy and grey
Cream, Brown and dusty pink with jeans
Brown and Cream palette with a hint of Olive green
Navy and Mustard
Which color palette speaks to you the most? Which one complements your home decor? It’s not too late to plan your autumn family photo session. The sooner you book, the more time we have to make it perfect!
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