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I'm a mom of 2 kids and have been a photographer for over 4 years. I decided to task myself with doing a 365 {or rather 366} photo project for 2012. I will take a photograph every day, with my "big girl camera". It will mostly be about my life, portrayed artistically. I want to challenge myself creatively and try new things. I'm excited about where this project will take me and I hope you will follow the journey with me!


Showing posts with label what to wear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label what to wear. Show all posts

Friday, November 11, 2011

What to Wear | More Fall Inspiration! | Seattle Portrait Photographer

Hi there!  Happy 11.11.11!

I came across another great What to Wear collage from Twenty Twenty Photography.  It fits right into the Fall/Thanksgiving theme and colors for 2011.

Enjoy!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

What to Wear | More Fall Inspiration!

I found more great Fall wardrobe ideas from Wardrobe Wednesdays on Facebook - go check them out!!

Do you see the common theme here is to pick one to two colors and plan the outfits accordingly?  I also see a trend of having a few patterns mixed with different textured materials and solid colors.  It provides interest without clashing.  And as always, layering is a key component {although not shown in these photos}.  They allow us to easily and quickly change the look of a photo {and an individual} by adding or removing layered pieces.  Examples of these are:  scarves, hats, flower headbands or barrettes, denim jackets, vests, or blazers.

I am LOVING the yellow/grey in this example!  Maybe its because I use these colors on my website?



And I love boots!!!  Check out the fun shoes that they've picked.  So fun, interesting, and adds a bit of whimsy.

And last, don't forget the little things - the pieces of flair {I love Office Space}.  Notice the jewelry, watches, headbands?

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

What to Wear | Back to School and Fall Sessions | Seattle Portrait Photographer

I can't believe school is just around the corner!  It probably didn't help that summer just arrived in Seattle about 3 weeks ago.  The end of this summer is bittersweet for me, and marks the start of a huge milestone in our family.  Ella will be starting Kindergarten full-time in two weeks!  I am SO excited for her yet my stomach is churning at the thought.  She's moving from a small preschool to Viewridge Elementary, which will soon have 5 kindergarten classes.  Eek!  I hope she won't be overwhelmed.  I hope she can make friends easily.  I hope she can feel comfortable asking the teacher questions or asking for help.  I hope she can stand up for herself.  I hope she gets it.  I hope she LOVES school!

To help her prep for the occasion, I took her back to school shopping last weekend.  Just her and I.  She had so much fun picking out outfits (and having lunch afterwards of course)!  We went to Gymboree, and I had forgotten how well they coordinate all their colors into mix-and-match outfits that easily go together depending on your tastes.  Gymboree, however, can add up if you don't have gymbucks.  However, I recently went to Fred Meyer and found that they now carry Carter's Mix-and-Match brand clothing that basically offers the same coordinating styles (and its currently 40% off)!

To expand on this further, Wardrobe Wednesdays just posted some great tips for what to wear this Fall.  The key is to pick 2-3 colors and have the kids (and family) coordinate with outfits based on those colors.  See some of the photo examples below, and don't forget to book your fall session soon!  The calendar is already filling up.





Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Child & Family Wardrobe Ideas for Summer 2011 Portrait Sessions

Happy Wednesday!

Since it's Wednesday (hump day!) today, I wanted to share this great photography reference I came across.  I found them on Facebook- its a page called Wardrobe Wednesday {where fashion meets photography}.  The admin's are several photographers who collaborate on trendy, stylish wardrobe ideas for child, senior, and family portrait sessions.  They post tips, coordination and accessory ideas.  What a great idea!  I've had some time to put together my own wardrobe ideas but often I don't have the time....(who does with two rug rats running around)?

I consider myself moderately stylish but I definitely do not own all the season's key must-haves.  For instance, I don't own a fedora but think they're fun (on other people); I own one pair of flat gladiator-like sandals (probably because I wear a size 9 and think my feet look awful in them)!  I also WILL NOT buy an 80s floral one-piece short outfit (it reminds me too much of growing up in the 80s and I NEVER thought that trend would come back).  In my defense, I do have several wedge sandals and open-toed shoes, a few pairs of skinny jeans, trendy skirts and earrings, and several FUN tops with asymmetrical hems, stripes, or fun embellishments (think Anthropologie - my FAVE store).

So, check out the summer wardrobe ideas below courtesy of these fashion divas for inspiration for your upcoming portrait session, and THANK YOU Wardrobe Wednesday!! And remember to always accessorize and layer.  It gives us considerable variety while shooting.   I'll be sure to follow-up with a similar post in the Fall.