Wardrobe tips:

Rule #1: wear silhouettes and colors you look great in. I usually suggest moms prioritize themselves and build the family’s looks from there. Men (in my opinion) should opt for a look somewhere between a t-shirt and a tucked button-down. We don’t want them to look like slobs, obviously, but we really don’t want them to look like they showed up for a finance meeting. They often already don’t want to be there (such a boring vibe—thanks, toxic masculinity), so we need to make sure they at least LOOK like they belong.

Big no-nos are gonna be logos, because they distract from faces and generally just draw too much attention. Also athletic clothes don’t really look intentional enough for photos that are gonna last you a lifetime, so consider that before you send your kids in an Umbro shirt and basketball shorts. If that’s all they’ll agree to wear and you just want to be sure we can get photos, I’ll take it! Don’t forget about footwear: I know most kids these days only have crocs and sneakers (because honestly why do they ever need anything else)—if you don’t feel like putting them in nicer shoes, maybe they could be barefoot?

For outdoor shoots (at least in greenery), avoid wearing green, because it will clash with the foliage. Consider contrasting with the background, like wearing marigold or orange if you’re gonna be sitting in bluebonnets.

I always prefer natural fabrics like cotton, chambray, or linen. Synthetic fibers just don’t look as high-end on camera. I am MORE than happy to discuss wardrobe in-detail for your specific session and location!