{"id":1508,"date":"2020-03-22T01:46:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T05:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiawahislandphoto.com\/?p=1508"},"modified":"2020-03-23T00:19:38","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T04:19:38","slug":"what-to-wear-family-beach-portraits-on-kiawah-and-seabrook-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiawahislandphoto.com\/blog\/what-to-wear-family-beach-portraits-on-kiawah-and-seabrook-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Wear? – Family Beach Portraits on Kiawah and Seabrook Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"

What should we wear to our family portrait session?
\nHere’s a guide to help you prepare…
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THINK HARMONY WITHOUT \u201cMATCHY-MATCHY\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s first look at the word HARMONY in terms of music<\/i>.\u00a0 One note sounds pure by itself, but it\u2019s the interaction between multiple notes played together that gives music its richness and color.\u00a0 The same concept applies to clothing choices for a portrait session.\u00a0 You\u2019ll want to have harmony with both your surroundings and with everyone else in the photo.\u00a0 Since PhotoGraphics is honored to photograph hundreds of families each year on the beach, I\u2019ll concentrate on what to wear in a seaside surrounding.<\/h4>\n

What follows are some examples of harmonious outfits we\u2019ve seen during our family beach sessions along with some helpful advice in preparing for your session.\u00a0 Each \u201charmony hugs\u201d color palette below contains paint chips (a la Home Depot\u00ae) to make the hunt for the right clothing a little easier.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll start with khaki-and-white or what we like to call\u2026sand-and-stone.\u00a0 I know, I know, you\u2019re probably sick of seeing this matchy-matchy outfit on the beach.\u00a0 But let\u2019s dig deeper as to why this ensemble is so popular.\u00a0 Khaki is a neutral tone that blends well with the beach.\u00a0 White is a solid bright tone that reflects clean light back onto the face.\u00a0 If you\u2019re trying to organize a large number of family members, this choice is easy to coordinate.\u00a0 However, if your family is anything like my family you\u2019ll want to represent all the different personalities with a bit more color and interest!\u00a0 I always joke that if everyone is dressed the same and you would be embarrassed to go out for pizza together\u2026then you might want to mix up the outfits a bit.
\nLet\u2019s have a little fun with color\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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HARMONIOUS COLOR TONES AND TEXTURES<\/span><\/h3>\n

Start by deciding on the basic color tone combinations for your clothing.\u00a0 Do you want cooler color tones (blues<\/span>, grays and<\/span><\/span> greens<\/span><\/strong>) or warmer tones (oranges<\/span>, browns and<\/span><\/span> yellows<\/span><\/strong>)?\u00a0 Soft tones look beautiful together, so start by selecting 2-3 neutral tones that blend well and then choose an expressive hue to add a pop of color to show off your personalities.\u00a0 Vary that “color pop” in the clothing and accessories of your group (scarves, belts, shoes, pants, shorts, skirts, etc.)\u00a0 For shirts and tops, I most often suggest a solid color with varied textures rather than distracting patterns and stripes which tend to take the focus away from your faces\u2026the most important part of the portrait.\u00a0 Obviously, you\u2019ll want to avoid clothing with big logos, text and characters.<\/p>\n

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COMFY AND CASUAL<\/span><\/h3>\n

I can\u2019t emphasize enough how important it is to be comfortable.\u00a0 You don\u2019t want the kids fidgeting with their clothes or throwing a tantrum over an accessory they do or don\u2019t want to wear.\u00a0 Adults need to be able to move freely and not be overly self-conscious considering we\u2019ll be kneeling, squatting, sitting and jumping on the beach.\u00a0 With that in mind, ladies will also want to be sensible regarding short skirts and low necklines.\u00a0 It can be windy on the beach so stay away from unruly ruffles, floppy collars, and sheer clothing that will cling in the wind and reveal like a TSA x-ray.\u00a0 Continued…<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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BE YOURSELF<\/span><\/h3>\n

As we get older we develop a sense of style that aligns with our personality.\u00a0 With that style comes an air of confidence.\u00a0 You know, it\u2019s that feeling you get when someone tells you \u201cyou like nice today\u201d.\u00a0 That\u2019s what I\u2019m talking about.\u00a0 Let your personality shine.\u00a0 The same goes for your kids.\u00a0 Layout some clothing choices that are in line with your color scheme, but let THE KIDS choose what to wear.\u00a0 When you compliment them on their choice, they\u2019ll look forward to \u201cshowing off\u201d during the portrait session.\u00a0 Trust me, that proud feeling will shine through in the portraits.<\/p>\n

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BY ALL MEANS\u2026ACCESSORIZE<\/span><\/h3>\n

Accessories can make the outfit, so ladies don\u2019t be afraid to add that color pop with some cool jewelry, a hairband, or a fun scarf.\u00a0 Guys can get in on the action with a colorful belt or your favorite hat to add interest.\u00a0 Accessories can be added or removed from an outfit in seconds so it\u2019s a great way to add variety to your portrait session.\u00a0 If you like to set up a funny photo for your holiday cards let\u2019s do it.\u00a0 Bring along those Santa hats, sunglasses or fake mustaches.\u00a0 We\u2019re here to have fun!\u00a0\u00a0 Continued…<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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ADDITIONAL TIPS<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • PHOTOGRAPH THE OUTFITS IN ADVANCE<\/strong>:\u00a0 Lay out the clothing choices you have in mind and take a quick snapshot with your phone.\u00a0 If you like what you see, this photo can be helpful when shopping for the rest of the family or to share with your siblings who will gather for the portrait session with PhotoGraphics.<\/li>\n
  • MAKE-UP<\/strong>:\u00a0 You\u2019ve heard the old adage that less is more.\u00a0 The same goes for wearing makeup during outdoor portraiture\u2026especially on a hot\/humid beach.\u00a0 Avoid wearing any makeup that is shiny or has metallic minerals because it will catch the camera\u2019s flash.<\/li>\n
  • HAIR<\/strong>:\u00a0 My best advice is to wear your hair the way you want it to look in the wind\u2026because it WILL be windy.\u00a0 Hairspray is no match for the wind on our sea islands so bring along some bobby pins, clips and hair ties.\u00a0 I love blowing hair in the wind, but it is undesirable when it flies across your face.<\/li>\n
  • MOISTURIZER<\/strong>:\u00a0 Apply your moisturizer AFTER your portrait session to avoid the sand sticking to you like glue.<\/li>\n
  • EYE GLASSES<\/strong>:\u00a0 A camera\u2019s flash will often reflect a light burst on the lenses of your glasses virtually eliminating your eyes from the portrait.\u00a0 You can avoid this issue by investing in anti-glare coated lenses (avoid cheap attitude glasses you found online) or by bringing along a pair of frames without lenses for your portraits.\u00a0 Remember, transitions lenses<\/em> will look like sunglasses outside so bring along your spare glasses if you need them to see.<\/li>\n
  • SEARCH ONLINE FOR INSPIRATION<\/strong>: There are plenty of amazing ideas online when it comes to clothing choices for families.\u00a0 Browse your favorite online retailer or head out to Pinterest\u00ae for some inspiration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    We look forward to seeing all our wonderful families that return to PhotoGraphics year after year,<\/strong><\/span>
    \n and we welcome all our new customers with harmonious hugs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Photographics<\/p>\n

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