The beach is such a lovely place to have your portrait made, especially with your sweetie! So when you decide that the beach is definitely the place for your session the first thing you wonder is What to Wear. You definitely want to be comfortable at the beach. For the gals, a long beach dress will look fabulous blowing in the breeze. Pair it with some simple sandals that are easy to slip off because you know you'll end up getting your toes wet. For the guys, a cotton t-shirt is classic and the fabric breathes easy in warm weather. As far as choosing colors, consider wearing hues that will be a nice compliment or a bright contrast to the beach tones. Think outside the box. {fyi: white, khaki, and tan will wash out in photos and these colors blend in with the color of the sand.}
Most of all, make your session all about you! Bring a towel, your sunglasses, a surfboard if you like to surf. Make a sandcastle. Go get your favorite flavored slurpee at 7-11 to share on the beach with your love. The best sessions are the ones that are intimately and personally you. Have fun & beach it up!
Thanks to Karrie Drake, a fellow Floridian of Karrie Drake Photography for this guest blog post today!
Guest Post by | Erin Crista Smith of Erin Crista Photography
As the 4th of July holiday is almost upon us, it's a fun idea to take inspiration from the wonderful red, white, and blue and style your session accordingly. I wouldn't actually use an American flag, or wear stripes, but pulling from these great colors and incorporating them into your ourfit works beautifully!! Pops of color really make your outfit stand out and they photograph perfectly. Below is an outfit design for the more casual type session.
Now, if you're needing a more dressed up and glamours look, the rules still apply. Let the 4th of July inspire you to go bold with color! Below is an example of a dressed up session. Have fun and be creative but don't go overboard, we don't want your fashion statement to take away from you!!
Happy 4th of July!
Plan Ahead
Styling your hair for your session should be one of your top priorities! I suggest checking out Pinterest or talking to your hair stylist during your planning stages to ensure that you'll have a great and flattering hair style that fits YOU! Discuss hair color with your stylist, as well. Make sure no roots are showing and don't do anything drastic! Next, make a decision whether you want to go for a wavy or curly look or if you'd prefer a straight and sleek look. What best fits the outfits that you have picked out? But, more importantly, what best fits your face and body shape?
Stress Free Styling
I suggest hiring your stylist to do your hair and makeup for your session! Hair and makeup is the last thing that you want to stress over before your session takes place. Not to mention, when hiring a professional, you can plan for that hairspray and long-lasting makeup to hold throughout the heat and humidity of your entire session!
Stress Free Styling
I suggest hiring your stylist to do your hair and makeup for your session! Hair and makeup is the last thing that you want to stress over before your session takes place. Not to mention, when hiring a professional, you can plan for that hairspray and long-lasting makeup to hold throughout the heat and humidity of your entire session!
Happy Hair Styling!
Living in Florida during the summer time can make for such HOT sessions! And I don't mean "Ow ow! It's getting hot in here!" Oh, no. I mean 95 degrees or higher, shooting/modeling in the hot sun. It's so important to plan the outfits for your session with the weather and temperature in mind.
MAXI dresses are a great type of sundress that allows for airflow on these hot summer session days! Throw on some machining jewelry and sandals or heels that allow for breathing room for a cooler session!
Happy styling!
One of the greatest aspects to a senior session is incorporating your hobbies into your session! The most important thing is to be YOU and part of that, is including items that give a description about who you are, with no words.
Do you play sports?
Bring along a ball, a bat, or a helmet!
Do you play an instrument or just love music?
Bring it along!
Are you artsy?
We'll incorporate it!
Be YOU and incorporate your likes, hobbies, and interests into your senior session!
When planning outfits for your session, there are so many different aspects to consider when coordinating! One of the most important being shoes! Shoes can add so much to an outfit! Choose shoes that you are confident will provide comfort and style!
If you just can't decide, bring along several pairs of shoes to create a different look by simply changing out your shoes! A pair of shoes can completely change your look-take a look below!
I always tell my clients, most importantly, be you!
When styling for your session, it's important to include coordinating patterns and colors! Choose your base colors and coordinate a pattern to go along with it! Add accessories with textures and different shades of your base colors, as well!
Happy Coordinating!
I always struggle with what to wear to portrait sessions! I want to be comfortable for moving up and down to get "the shot" while still upholding a certain professionalism! I have put together a couple of outfits below that I think would be great to wear to any portrait session!
With the summer heat quickly approaching, choose a tank top or short sleeved top along with a pair of shorts or capris. Also add a cute pair of sandals that will allow for breathing room and comfortability while hopping up and down throughout a session!
With the summer heat quickly approaching, choose a tank top or short sleeved top along with a pair of shorts or capris. Also add a cute pair of sandals that will allow for breathing room and comfortability while hopping up and down throughout a session!
Don't forget to carry your camera in style, too! I've included a Kelly Moore Bag below, but there are tons of other great stylish camera bag shops, as well!
Need help in preparing for a maternity session? This is for you!
Today's guest blogger is photographer, Laura Oldfather, currently pregnant with her third and last child!
#1- Shooting Outdoors
When shooting outdoors in the heat, it is very easy for the mom-to-be to become overheated. Wear clothes that allow some "air flow" such as a dress or a loose top.
#2- Keeping Your Natural Shape
If wearing the wrong clothing, it can sometimes deceive your natural pregnancy shape. Be sure to wear some sort of synching, belt, or tie to separate your belly from the chest!
#3- Wear a Belly Band
Expect to be moving around, sitting, laying, and standing for long periods of time. To ease any discomfort in your back, wear a belly band for any additional support that you may need.
#4- Wear Comfortable Shoes
Hormones can easily cause expecting mothers to become dizzy unexpectedly and cause differences in your overall balance. I suggest wearing a pair of beautiful flats! Wearing flats can also reduce any swelling that you may experience in your feet.
#5- Nail Check!
Your hands will play a big role in your photo shoot, so I suggest getting a simple french manicure (another reason to get pampered!).
Guest Post by Laura Oldfather of Laura Oldfather Photography in North Carolina.
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One of my clients recently contacted me with the idea of a modernized Dorothy inspired stylized session. I am so excited for this upcoming session and couldn't resist sharing our inspiration with you!
Watch for this session in the upcoming months at MKP!
It's time for those beachy senior sessions here in Florida! When styling for the beach be sure to add color, pattern, and fun accessories!
Xoxo,
This past weekend was a very exciting one for me personally as I was engaged to the best guy in the world! Of course, I immediately began thinking about our engagement photos and one of the most important things when planning a session - what to wear!
So, this country styled couple is inspired by yours truly-me!
Xoxo,
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