MY OUTFIT: Dress worn as top (on major sale!) | Bliss Tulle skirt c/o
xo. L
Showing posts with label family photos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family photos. Show all posts
Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours
December 24, 2016
MY OUTFIT: Dress worn as top (on major sale!) | Bliss Tulle skirt c/o
xo. L
Tips for Non-Traditional Holiday Family Photos
December 06, 2016
*Thanks to Pinhole Press for sponsoring and inspiring today's post!
I am stoked about sharing these Pinhole Press holiday cards with you featuring our holiday family photos by the lovely Ashley Haxby Photography! I really wanted a non-traditional theme for our pictures since last year we just went with red. I decided I'd share my tips for a non-traditional holiday shoot with you in case you want to try it out this year, or even next year! Click here to read a similar blog post on tips for surviving family photos!
The holiday cards we chose from Pinhole Press are amazing. They're from their Premium Ultrathick Holiday Card Collection and let me tell you - they're thick! I love how sturdy they are! Plus the cute pinstripes on the sides are darling! My favorite thing about this specific holiday card though is the gallery aspect. I couldn't pick a favorite photo, so I didn't have to! I got to feature three.
TIPS FOR NON-TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY FAMILY PHOTOS:
Don't wear Christmas colors.
As you can see we went with neutrals this year, which I love! A few reasons I like the non-traditional look is that I display our family photos around our house, so since we styled neutral colors these don't really look like "Christmas" pictures, but instead just some cute photos of us on any given day, haha. Some of my favorite color schemes are: beige and blush pink, denim blue and beige, ivory and plum, and even black looks great in photos!
Try to find a non-wintery/holiday location.
I say this for those that have options, since I know not every part of the country has places like a dessert to shoot in, however I love studio shoots for families! Those are always gorgeous and pretty non-traditional looking. The train station or even a theme park are pretty creative too. I will always cherish our photos in the tree farm but sometimes it's fun to think outside of the box. After all, most of us take family photos at least once every few years. You have time to experiment!
Don't be super "pose-y".
I may have just made up a word, but lifestyle photography is very popular now! Playing with your kids, or twirling around with your husband is totally acceptable in family photos now! Try to have fun with it and let your photographer capture the true essence of your family! I love pictures where the kids are making silly faces and the parents are just looking at each other.
SHOP THE POST: Dress worn as top (only $37) | Bliss Tulle skirt c/o
*Photos thanks to Ashley Haxby Photography
Let me know if these tips were helpful to you!
xo. L
Tips For Surviving Family Photos | Featuring Tips From A Photographer
September 09, 2016
It's that time again! Fall is upon us, and everyone is grabbing their pumpkins and PSL's, ready to take on the holidays! But first, family photos! Yes. Family photos are Fall's number one priority. The Christmas card photos won't take themselves, after all.
Luckily, I have lots of experience taking photos with my particularly active toddler, (as you can see from our mommy & me shoots) so I've rounded up the best tips for taking family photos. I even had my beautiful photographer friend, Brittany, of Brittany LeSueur Photography give me her top tips from the photographer's perspective! I am so excited to share this with you, so read on for how to survive family photos!
Brittany's Tips | A Photographer's Perspective
1. Prepare ahead of time.
Have everything laid out and ready the night before. Plan on being early to your scheduled time. Nothing stresses kids out more than being rushed and shoved out the door!
2. Let the Photographer have control of the session.
Sometimes this is hard with fussy kids, but I get so many "in-between" shots where the kid looks great, but the parents have less-than-pleasant looks on their faces because they are trying to tell the kids what to do. It kills me when I finally get a great shot of a difficult child and then have to toss it out because of this.
3. Educate your photographer on what your child(ren) are like.
What are their interests? Are there little treats they enjoy or songs that they like? I have taken many photos holding my phone above my camera with Mickey Mouse playing or using little fruit snacks as rewards. A photographer will do what needs to be done to get the shot, but only you know what will work best with your children.
4. Make sure everybody is properly fed and well rested.
Especially babies. If possible, schedule your session so that it does not interrupt with nap or feeding time. Nobody needs to be cranky because of lack of sleep or food; including Mom and Dad.
5. Have fun!
Really though. Family photos can be super stressful, and if you let this get to you, it will show in your photographs. Just get there and then enjoy yourself. Laugh, smile, and love on your sweet family. There is nothing a photographer loves more than a family that is just enjoying themselves and each other.
Larissa's Tips | A Stylist's Perspective
1. Don't stress TOO much.
If you're like me, you seriously worry that your outfits won't look right all pictured together, or the shoot will go horribly due to some unforeseen circumstances. I sometimes spend hours shopping/planning the family attire! Try not to get yourself too worked up - it will all work out! This is for if you don't want to stress, and don't feel confident in your styling abilities (although don't underestimate yourself!)
2. If you must stress about attire, stick with primary colors.
Here are my tips for picking outfits if you do want to be like me and majorly stress:
-The white tee and denim bottoms are sort of "out" and so don't try to do anything too matchy-matchy.
-Stick with primary colors - so for one of these shoots, I did red, blue, and I knew the yellow plants would be in the photos, so I liked how that would look for the end product!
-Don't be afraid of being too "loud" because prints or bright colors make you stand out in the photos! In both of the photo sessions above, you can see that I'm wearing very vibrant outfits!
3. No majorly new hair cuts or colors in the weeks leading up to the shoot.
Trimming kid's hair is different than doing a full-on transformation. If you have long locks or a specific color of hair and decide it's time for a fun change, the weeks leading up to family photos isn't the time to do this. Trust me, I have personal experience!
4. Naps for alllllll the kids.
Brittany mentioned this above, but I'm including it because well-rested children make or break a photo session!
5. know your location (in regards to hair + what you wear)
Important thing to note - if you have family photos on the beach on a particularly windy day - wear your hair up! There's nothing worse than your hair flying all over your face during a shoot. Same for your little ones. Also, if you're going to the mountainous, scenic areas, be sure to wear appropriate shoes. Just know your shoot location and make sure to dress/style appropriately!
If you're like me, you seriously worry that your outfits won't look right all pictured together, or the shoot will go horribly due to some unforeseen circumstances. I sometimes spend hours shopping/planning the family attire! Try not to get yourself too worked up - it will all work out! This is for if you don't want to stress, and don't feel confident in your styling abilities (although don't underestimate yourself!)
2. If you must stress about attire, stick with primary colors.
Here are my tips for picking outfits if you do want to be like me and majorly stress:
-The white tee and denim bottoms are sort of "out" and so don't try to do anything too matchy-matchy.
-Stick with primary colors - so for one of these shoots, I did red, blue, and I knew the yellow plants would be in the photos, so I liked how that would look for the end product!
-Don't be afraid of being too "loud" because prints or bright colors make you stand out in the photos! In both of the photo sessions above, you can see that I'm wearing very vibrant outfits!
Trimming kid's hair is different than doing a full-on transformation. If you have long locks or a specific color of hair and decide it's time for a fun change, the weeks leading up to family photos isn't the time to do this. Trust me, I have personal experience!
4. Naps for alllllll the kids.
Brittany mentioned this above, but I'm including it because well-rested children make or break a photo session!
5. know your location (in regards to hair + what you wear)
Important thing to note - if you have family photos on the beach on a particularly windy day - wear your hair up! There's nothing worse than your hair flying all over your face during a shoot. Same for your little ones. Also, if you're going to the mountainous, scenic areas, be sure to wear appropriate shoes. Just know your shoot location and make sure to dress/style appropriately!
xo. L
Spotlight Weekly Link-Up | Week 118: Favorite Heels
December 09, 2015
Wearing: BB Dakota 'Yale' dress (fit: I'm wearing a small!) | Sole Society Juli wedges c/o | Givenchy bracelet (wore this on my wedding day in 2012, but here's a similar one!) | Uppababy Stroller | Bumble Collection Amber tote in majestic slate c/o
Hi beautiful friends! Thanks so much for visiting today! I'm sharing a quick sneak peek of our family photo session with my amazingly talented friend Brittany! I chose the baby's dress first, then J's shirt, and my dress last! What was I thinking?! It ended up okay but I was on a mad search for a cute dress and found the most perfect red, backless BB Dakota dress at Nordstrom! I love how this dress has a fit and flare, yet is so flattering! I am not usually a backless girl, but I like how I didn't feel super exposed. This dress would be an amazing pick for holiday party style! If you're in need of one, check out the link above; it comes in multiple colors, and it's only $88!
Red and leopard has always been a favorite of mine, so I styled my favorite printed Juli Wedges from Sole Society. I wear these lovelies year round because #leopardisaneutral.
The lovely Jacqueline and I post our link-ups every Thursday! This week our theme is favorite heels! Or you can pick any fashion/beauty related post to link up! Come back weekly to visit us!
(Click after the break to link-up!)
