As I was gathering outfit ideas for my own family photos this fall, I fell in love with the mustard and eggplant color combination. These are the colors we are going to go with for ours, but I wanted to make an inspiration board in case anyone else wanted to do the same. Seriously how can you not love that combo?! The yellow is perfect to pair with all those autumn leaves and the purple gives the outfits that extra elegant feel. I wish we owned these exact outfits, but we are going to have jeans paired with our tops. I love getting our family photos taken, not to mention our daughter will be old enough this year to interact with the camera, whereas last year she was only 2 weeks old. Now I just have to design a holiday card to match our photos!
Style Guide: Fall Engagement
Autumn is by far my favorite time of the year to photograph engagement sessions. I mean seriously, how can you not fall in love (see what I did there?) with the cooler temps and the gorgeous jewel tones of the changing leaves? An autumn evening couldn’t be more perfect for snuggling up with your loved one in front of a bonfire and wrapping your hands around a warm cup of apple cider. Everything about the fall just reminds me of a Pure Michigan commercial, I can taste the s’mores and smell the fallen leaves right now. It doesn’t matter if your session is in the city or at a park, from sophisticated to playful, practically any style of outfit goes in the fall. I’ve put together a variety of corresponding looks for both men and women to give you inspiration while you’re out shopping for your engagement session.
2014 What to Wear Guide
All too often I get asked, “What should we wear for our portraits?” Well, I’ve put together this handy little What to Wear Guide based off of Pantone’s 2014 Color of the Year – Radiant Orchid. There’s an outfit and color to fit any time of the year. And my favorite part about these is that they show head to toe how to design an overall look. Think of these as jumping off points, you could design outfits for the whole family; or pair two colors together and add some variety to the mix. If you still need help choosing what to wear give me a shout, we can set up an outfit consultation and I can help you shop for the perfect look.
What to Wear – Spring
Blushing shades of dusty pink and mauve are uppity and oh-so-cute against the moody grey skies of the cooler season. Leather footwear and chocolate accents ground the brighter pinks while adding natural textures to the overall look. A lovely set of outfits perfect either in our out from under the umbrella!
Margarita is a soft sage green that reminds us Spring is somewhere around the corner, but not quite here yet! This hue is innocent and graceful, and can be worn as an accent color or as the main piece. Leather shoes and accessories look fantastic alongside this tone.
What to Wear – Summer
Brighter than the other blues in this collection, Cascade is optimistic and playful. Soft sand tones as accents allow this special blue to shine. Cascade is another wonderful choice for those who aren’t quite sure what color would look best; it won’t let you down! A perfect color to wear for the camera.
This special gray-blue is introverted and complementary to just about anyone lucky enough to be wearing it! Whites and grays are ideal companions to create a complete look. Lovely to look at on camera and versatile for indoors, outdoors, urban, or out in nature, Provincial Blue is a great, low-choice for anyone putting together their outfit.
What to Wear – Fall
Warm, comfortable, subtle sheepskin evokes the best part of cooler weather. Incorporating sand tones into your wardrobe adds a calming, natural touch. Sheepskin accents like boots and slippers provide wonderful texture to your images and keep your toes toasty!
What a deliciously exciting color to spice up your photographs! Done properly, this oh-so-Autumn tone could turn your photographs into something your friends will envy for years to come. Try using this spicy hue as an accent color, or if it’s a main piece like a top or jacket, make sure the rest of what you’re wearing is dark and subtle. The yellow-orange will pop on camera and look amazing.
What to Wear – Winter
Rich rhubarb red is ready for Fall or Winter with its deep, complex tone that commands attention. This festive color is so powerful even a small accent of it, like a pair of shoes or wool scarf, is enough to add a touch of vibrant color to the dullest of outfits and backgrounds. Don’t overdo it, though too much can also overpower your skin tones!
Ah, teal both bright and melancholy, energetic yet relaxed. This popular color looks fabulous in front of the lens, especially set against cloudy skies and yellow-orange
leaves. It also looks fabulous on just about everybody, making it a wonderful choice as the star of your outfit.
What to Wear Wednesday: Spring Trends | Ann Arbor, MI Photographer
Emerald Green is the Pantone color of the year for 2013, but there are plenty of other colors that are trending for the Spring. Here’s a few hues that might inspire your own outfits for your portraits.
What to Wear Wednesday: Winter Layers | Ann Arbor, MI Photographer
Things should be thawing out in the next couple of weeks so if you’re wanting to show off all those winter layers in your portraits you might want to book your portrait session now before it’s time to bust out the summer clothes. Call to schedule your portrait consulation 517.499.9380 or email nataliemaephotography@yahoo.com
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