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Red, White and Blue Clothing

The Fourth of July is one of those holidays that usually means family-time. It might just be a good opportunity to take some pictures of your family while you are all together and having fun.  Here are some red, white and blue clothing ideas so your family can show their patriotic spirit.  White with different shades of blue is a great base to start with so that you can add in smaller amounts of red.  Note how great the stripes look and it wouldn’t hurt to have lots of American Flags in little hands! It is the 4th so you can go a little crazier than usual with the color. 🙂

 

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I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July holiday and a week that moves at a slower pace that usual. Enjoy the family-time that you have. Oh, and enjoy the hot dogs too!  Take lots of pictures even if no one ever gets out of their bathing suit!

Gymboree and J. Crew have red, white and blue clothing options for children ever year.  A great place to start for patriotic holidays.

 

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What to wear Spring picture Atlanta

Need wardrobe inspiration for an upcoming spring photo session?  Try bright and colorful pieces, complemented by rich mocha and/or denim.  These are some examples of jeans that are a little dressier so family portraits are pulled together and comfortable without being slouchy.  It is the perfect time of year for the ladies to show off their super cute sandals and wedges!  The weather is just going to get warmer from here (fingers crossed).

I am booked for May and have a couple of spots left in June for family sessions.  Now is the perfect time for class of 2014 Seniors to book their Senior Portrait Sessions. You can find more information about the details of one of my Senior Sessions here.  I always reserve extra time in June and July for my Seniors – we have such a good time!

What to wear Spring picture Atlanta

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Happy Easter and April Fools Day! I’m sharing Mary Beth’s Senior Portrait Session today.  We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather on this afternoon and had a good time walking around looking for some decent light.  I think she looks absolutely stunning, don’t you?

I loved the Spring colors she picked and especially this fun coral striped dress.  It is a nice color for families to incorporate into their sessions as well – see below.  Mary Beth is a fun girl and I love all the expressions she makes.  I have known her since she was a little girl and she has always been such a sweet girl.

Wind and Hair can make a tricky combination!

What fun pops of coral, orange and pink colors on this family wardrobe of neutral colors.  Jeans and khakis are the way to go!  This will look great against a natural backdrop with greenery and trees in the background. 

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Congratulations on your Graduation, Mary Beth!  I know you still have some work ahead of you but you are in the home stretch and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

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Green Clothing Ideas

Green Clothing: I hope you had a great green St. Patrick’s Day.  It is always this day that I learn how little green people have in their closet.  You will see me in green all the time – I love it.  And I often dress my children in it as well.  I love the pairings above with the bright pink added in.  I think I might try adding that instead of red the next time I photograph all three of my children together.  Add in my next favorite color, navy blue, and it is perfect (for me).

Try adding green in to your wardrobe and portrait pictures.  These particular colors especially remind me of Easter.  You can find this color scheme in all the stores right now so it will be easy to find!  Emerald Green is the color of the year for 2013 so go for it even if it is just small pops of bright green in a scarf, purse or other accessory.

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green clothing atlanta family

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Spring Color Trend Atlanta Photography

Today was gorgeous in Atlanta and gave us a big taste of Spring.  So, before tomorrow when we flip around the temperature from 64 to 46, I have some colorful inspiration on what to look forward to this Spring. Waking into almost any clothing store you will be able to find colorful jeans with bright pops of color.  Go bright and bold this Spring.  Look for not quite neon colors but ones that are bright and clear.  Emerald is the color for 2013 (that makes me happy)!  I’m also very happy to see some color scenarios using grays and yellows. (visit my Gray and… Pinterest HERE)

Designer, Rachel Roy, created a Spring line of clothing with “a new balance pairing aquarelle pastels with vibrant pops of color — the contrast of Amethyst with Soft Shell, Bloom with Hibiscus, and Flax Linen with Candy Pink creates the emotion of unbalanced beauty.” Her favorite must-have item is a jacket in Limeade which I hope I am lucky enough to come across.

Try throwing an economical pair of colorful jeans into your existing wardrobe.  My favorite places to shop for them would be Gap, Old Navy and The Loft. It is fun to stay on-trend without breaking the bank.  If you aren’t bold enough for the pants there are plenty of bright and colorful jackets that will go with your existing jeans.

Spring Color Trend Atlanta Photography

It is the perfect time for Senior Portraits. I love for my High School students to have timeless outfits that will never grow old for their Senior Pictures.  I also encourage doing something really fun and representative of their last year of high school.  My sessions include lots of variety and is a really fun experience. I expect to see many ice-blue jeans and other colorful outfits soon and can’t wait!

Happy Spring to you – even if just for today!  ‘Punxsutawney Phil’ (The Groundhog) did not see his shadow this year so we are definitely going to have an early Spring! (right?)

What to Wear Wednesday: 2013 Color Trend Report | Check out www.pantone.com/spring2013 for more information and ideas.

Spring Color Trend

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It is Wednesday so I guess that makes this a What to Wear Wednesday post.  It has been so cold this week! I like the above color scheme because they are appropriate for this time of year and also have a pop of color to carry us in to Spring.  I’m ready for Spring weather now! Change the coral to red and it is perfect for Valentine’s Day.  Note the thick textured sweater and ruffle skirt which are great for family portraits as they just add another layer of interest to a photograph.

I attended ImagingUSA this week.  It is the largest annual convention & Expo for Professional Photographers hosted by the PPA (Professional Photographers of America) and lucky for me it was in Atlanta this year.  I spent 3 days in educational classes full of info and inspiration.  I feel a bit overloaded and overwhelmed (and exhausted) but am looking forward to the new year and all it holds.  I was able to view in person the latest and greatest products the industry has to offer.  I have lots of new and exciting products I am going to carry this year especially for my Seniors.

I am inspired by a lot of people that don’t specialize in what I do and really enjoyed getting to hear many of them talk and share what they do.  Just a small group of my favorites are listed here in case you are interested.  The first was Robin Layton and you might want to check her out especially if you are into Pet Photography.  She doesn’t specialize in that either but has a new book and video out that you will love.  She has a very impressive resume but seems to have stepped away from a lot of it to follow what her true passions in shooting are. Matthew Jordan Smith and Brian Smith (no relation) had similar messages of following your own passion and always having personal projects to work towards.  It is easy to say that when you are very successful but they have all the years of hard work to back it up which I can appreciate.  It is always fun to hear Zack Arias talk on any subject and he didn’t disappoint.  I love his candid way of telling it like it is; Our industry is very difficult and…get over it.

Below are some of my Instagram pictures taken during the show.  I am fortunate to have several photographer friends in the Atlanta area you will see and have also included pictures of our get-together last week.  We shared info and made good plans for 2013.  Some of us specialize in different things but always have something to share that is helpful and inspiring.  I always say being a photographer is mostly an individual sport so getting the chance to work with other people in the same boat is really fun and encouraging.

Bottom Row: Seniors Ignite! (John Pyle & Jennifer Tori at the ICELIGHT booth);  One of my Senior Rep Cards was featured by a pro Lab; Models/Entertainment(?) at the opening party.

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