What Not to Wear–Children’s Photography Edition

So often I have moms asking me what their children should wear for a session.  I try to encourage them to choose outfits that are expressive of their children’s personalities.  Sure nice neutral colors work well for big groups, but I think bright and fun goes a lot further in making your pictures more memorable.  My goal as a photographer is to find a neutral background so that your child can really stand out.  Colorful and playful outfits make that happen, too.

Plus I think kids just have more fun when they are wearing crazy clothes!

Look how bright her outfit looks in comparison with the background….a pink bucket hat and obnoxiously over-sized galoshes say a lot more about my fun-loving five-year-old than a white t-shirt and denim pants would have.

Patterns seem like a no-no, but they can be fun and not as distracting as one would think.