How should I dress the kids for the photo shoot?
Simple answer: However you want. Just kidding, but serious too. Every parent and every family is different. Some people like to dress their children in "serious" clothes, while others like to be less formal. Some like to play "Dress-up" and be creative. Here are some photographs which represent some of my favorites from playful to serious.
"Should they match? Is White o.k.? Are dark colors o.k.? Are bright colors o.k.? Do you have props? "
Matching can be good, but you don't have to. You have to trust your own sense of style... after all... it is part of who you are. It all works. Dressing your children, if you have more than one, in similar fashion can create a sense of unity in the portrait. Dressing children completely independent of one another can create a sense of individuality... so it is all good. Whatever you want. Be who you are and trust what you like. Have fun! Bring your own "props"... especially ones you and/or your children love. It will help to solidify these times as well as bring meaning and emotion to you when you look upon the photographs for years to come. Dad's or Grandpa's hat for boys (and girls), or maybe one of Dad's ties. Hats, bows and jewelry can add that unique look to your photographs and may even be a keepsake in the years to come.
White is fine in most situations, but some situations may require a different shade or color. I can let you know. Same would be true for especially dark colors - it is usually fine except for certain types of portrait sessions. Neutral shades and colors can be good for any time a year portraits. Earth tones and colors are generally great for outdoor portrait sessions in fall, spring and summer.
Indoors? Outdoors? How about the Zoo?"
I generally discourage the zoo. Children tend to look at the animals instead of the camera! It is hard to get them from the front.
I think some of the most rewarding photography sessions are the ones where their is a combination of both indoor (home) and outdoor (yard, park, etc...). The reason I like this combinations so much is because children tend to feel much more comfortable in the comfort of their own home which in turn brings about natural looking photographs. Having an activity can be good as well, since it helps to focus the child on something. Combining both natural in-home environment with outdoor is a great combination and yields wonderful photographs. With that said, studio sessions are a nice way to capture artistic and creative photographs, with use of light and shadow.
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