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Kids Christmas Outfits for Photos

This post is all about Kids Christmas Outfits For Photos!

It’s that time of year again! Whether you are a a card sender or just like to do an annual image for yourself, it can actually be fun to style your kids outfits.

Since Christmas colors are pretty standard and seemingly every brand comes out with something this time of year, there are a plethora of options that all coordinate well together, no matter that ages your kids are!

For this season, it’s ok to spend a little more than you normally would since your kids can get some extra wear out of these clothes…for picture day, for church or the school Christmas program, for actual Christmas day, or any other Christmas event that they need to dress up for.

Since the colors are always so standard, this year, try adding in something new! Shades of blue mixed in with the traditional red, white, and green look amazing!

Tip: If you are having your photos taken at a Christmas tree farm, blue looks especially good in that setting!

Below, I have put together some truly gorgeous pieces that will photograph beautifully for your kids Christmas outfits for photos!

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Kids Christmas outfits with blue

PS: Check out some holiday outfits for yourself too!

This post was all about Kids Christmas Outfits For Photos!

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Categories: Mom-ing, Photography

Fall Family Photos Outfit Inspo

This post is all about Fall Family Photos Outfit Inspo!

Color Palette: Sage / Army Green, Browns, Creams, Blacks

Having family photos taken is both awesome (for the memories) and terrible (because of the prep)!

I seriously dread having to put outfits together for my family of 5. In the end, I’m always glad we did the photos, but the prep is just not fun to me.

To combat that for YOU, I am sharing what my family wore for our photos this year. I selected colors based on a few criteria, which will help you as well!

All Family Images Images In This Post Courtesy Of The Talented Amy Wilson (Pure And White Photography)

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Color Scheme Selection Criteria

  • The stores have the colors available and they are easy to find in that season.
  • The colors will look good with the late fall landscape, (or whenever you are having photos done)
  • You haven’t worn worn these colors for family photos before. (This is optional. You may not care if you’ve worn the same colors before!)
  • The colors will look good with the way you decorate your home, presuming you will be hanging them up.

My Final Color Choice For Our Fall Family Photo Outfit Inspo

I always recommend finding your own outfit first! Read this article for more info on that!

Get The Look

(Note that most of the items I linked are the exact same ones I bought for these photos. But when unavailable, I linked pieces that are very similar.)

Cardigan

Dress

Shoes

Black Ruffle Socks

Cardigan

Black Shirt

Brown Corduroy Skirt

Knee Socks

Black Ankle Booties

Green Shirt

Pants

Shoes

Black Slim Fit T-Shirt

Shorts

Shoes

Sweater

Crochet Shirt

Black Leggings

Tan Booties

This post was all about Fall Family Photos Outfit Inspo!

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FAMILY PHOTO WALL IDEAS

Are you looking for some family photo wall ideas?

With family photo season here (fall), we need to get these photos hung up! After-all, there is no sense in spending all that money on outfits and the photographer if you aren’t going to do anything with them!

For years, I’ve kept an on-going list of ways I’d like to display photos in my dream house scenario. This blog post is full of these family photo wall ideas!

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FAMILY PHOTO WALL IDEAS

This post is all about Family Photo Wall Ideas!

Living Room

Stack, layer, and mix your frame with plants, art, decorative items. This frame is just leaning here which makes it easy to change out for seasonal decor.

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family photo wall ideas shelf

You can also mix and match frame styles on your shelves. Here, we used an ornate shaped frame on an easel and a typical rectangle frame. They are both in neutral colors so it works.

If you are updating your shelf or starting fresh, brass or gold frames would look so good! I am in the process of incorporating more brass/gold into my own living room and kitchen!

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Hallway

I have had this particular photo saved from Pinterest for years and no matter how my personal and home style changes, it continues to be one of my favorites!

This gallery wall works because while the home owner mixed frame styles and shapes, she kept in the same pastel color scheme. Everything is distanced pretty equally too. There are no large gaps. She managed to fill in any odd spaces with quotes and decorative items.

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Go symmetrical with a set of 3 frames. Depending on your space, 1 to 3 rows will work here. The thick white mattes keep this looking pulled together.

The photos are also all from the same family photo shoot which is an awesome way to display all of your favorites in a really pretty manor.

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Master Bedroom

The main area of your home is best for your family photos so everyone sees them.

Your master bedroom is the best place to display your wedding photos, in my opinion. This space is all about you and your husband.

Go big with your very favorite wedding photo displayed above your bed.

Pro Tip: If you are doing one large picture, you need to go bigger than you probably think! I’d recommend AT LEAST 16×24 for your frame size. (The actual photo can be smaller if you want to add a matte.)

Also, photos are typically in a 2:3 ratio. There will be cropping of your images with any other ratio size. Usually this isn’t a problem, but be sure to ask your professional photographer for help with cropping if needed.

Shop the Look:

Three things work in this photo: large white mattes, (Are you noticing a trend here?), the same style of frame but different sizes overlapping, and the chains that add extra design detail.

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Accessories For Your Fall Photoshoot

This post is all about accessories for your fall photoshoot!

Getting fall photos scheduled and planned, getting both yourself and your kids ready, and then keeping them happy during the photoshoot can be a daunting task! So, while you are there, you will want to make the most of your photoshoot! For many people, these are the only professional family photos you will get all year, maybe even for a few years!

You can make the most of your photoshoot by just changing up a few simple accessories as you go!

Image by Amy Wilson Photography, 2018

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Jean Jacket– Putting on a jean jacket can so quickly change how you look in photos.

Pro tip: Make sure it is pretty fitted. Even if that’s not the style you’d normally wear, extra bulk does not look good in photos!

Get a similar effect by adding a cute chunky sweater over your skirt or dress. This works for your kids too!

Shoes- You can totally change your look with a quick change of your shoes. Start with simple and then change in to something a little more dramatic like some beautiful tall boots.

I LOVE the lace detail on these! Click on them to go to Amazon and see it in more detail.

The fringe on these ones is perfect for fall photos!!

And I love the little folds on the gray ones.

These little booties are so cute too with their little cutouts. It’s kinda summery but the suede makes it perfect for fall!

Throw your hair in a loose ponytail or braid and slip on some aviators for an instant new look.

Another instant way to change up your look is to add a scarf and/or cute hat.

Jewelry can also have a nice little impact on the look of your photos. Go dainty first then add in some bolder pieces at the end.
You can get this anywhere, but if you are looking for something unique or meaningful, try Etsy!

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Everything You Need To Bring To Your Family Photoshoot

This post is all about everything you need to bring to your family photoshoot!

I recently wrote a post about the steps you need to follow to ensure you get family photos you love! You can see it here: https://linleydiane.com/how-to-get-family-photos-you-will-love/

This post follows that up with the things you need to bring to ensure you and your kids are happy and look your best for the whole shoot!

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~For You~

Hair Accessories – If you wear your hair down, you will want to bring a few extra ponytail holders in case it gets windy or its super hot and your hair gets frizzy. It may just be better to pull it back in a cute pony. If you have girls, bring extras for them too. You’ll also want bobby pins (or some type of clips), hairspray, and your brush or comb.

Pro Tip: Make sure you take the ponytail holders off of your wrists before you shoot!

Makeup – At the very least, be sure to bring some matte powder and whatever you are wearing on your lips. Don’t forget a mirror!

Other Considerations – So, you won’t bring these to the shoot, but since we are on the topic of looks, consider using a teeth whitening system or getting on semi-permanent lashes from your local boutique in the weeks leading up to the shoot. (If you don’t want to spend the money at the boutique, get some falsies you can glue on yourself).

Pro Tip: If doing your own eyelashes, make sure you practice before the day of your shoot. It can be tricky! In fact, if doing your own hair and make-up, practice your whole look at some point before shoot day to make sure you can get it how you want it. This will also allow you to time how long it all takes so you aren’t rushing for the actual shoot.

~For The Kids~

Kids can be very likely will be finicky at some point in the session. They will need some coaxing and/or bribing, especially very young kids. In my previous post, I talked about some snacks to bring for them. You can see that here: https://linleydiane.com/how-to-get-family-photos-you-will-love/

Even with the snacks, some kids are just going to be uncomfortable in front of the photographer. In these cases, it may help to let them hold a comfort item, like a toy, stuffed animal, or blankie. No, the photographer cannot photoshop these out, so make sure any comfort items you bring will look ok in a picture. Is it ideal? No. But is it better than a crying child? Yes.

Basically, don’t bring anything huge or that lights up. You don’t want a giant T-Rex dinosaur toy in your photo and you certainly don’t want anything with flashing lights that is going to reflect on your faces. Think small wooden toys or a small neutral stuffed animal or blanket.

~General Items To Pack~

These may be things you already keep in your diaper bag and car, or you may need to add these to your list. Either way, make sure you have these items with you!

Baby wipes– you’ll most likely have to wipe a kids face or hands at some point during the shoot. (And if your child is still in diapers, make sure you bring some diapers too!)

Kleenex– it’s practically a guarantee that your child will need their nose wiped. Or drool wiped off their face if they are at a teething stage.

Bandaids– better to see a bandaid in a photo than blood. (I once had a mom cut herself on a thorn when we were doing an outdoor shoot and it just would not stop bleeding! We didn’t have any bandaids and were trying to stop it with a hair tie. Don’t be like us.) Bring a few bandaids; and flesh toned ones. No characters or tie dye ones unless you want Superman and the LOL dolls in your pics.

Safety Pins– you may need to pin your clothes. Or more likely, your child’s clothes. So many times with rompers and overalls, there’s a strap that’s just a little too loose and keeps falling down. Or the outfit is just a little too baggy overall.

Bug Spray– for the love of GOD, please use bug spray if you are shooting in a field or anything of that nature! There are SO MANY TICKS!! Not to mention if your child gets stung by something during the shoot, you can kiss any happy family photos goodbye. And while you are at it, get some poison ivy wash, just in case you accidentally touch any. And no matter what, be sure to shower and bathe yourself and your kids after the shoot!

~Posing Items and Props~

It’s very likely that your photographer will have these, but be sure to check with her to be sure. For outdoor family posing, it’s very helpful to have some sort of cute crate or chair (think vintage). This can be used to stand on, sit on, or place a child in if you have a rowdy toddler who likes to run.

Also, have a blanket to sit on and/or wrap up in. The blanket should be neutral or coordinate with your outfits and styling. (Patchwork quilts can look great if you are going for that look.)

Etsy is a great place to look for both of these items if your photographer is not providing them or you have something unique in mind.

This post was all about everything you need to bring to your family photoshoot!

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