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Clothing for Guys |  Spring & Summer Style for Men

Clothing for Guys:  Trends for Spring 2015 use the annual color set by Pantone which is Marsala.  Men’s Designer, Gents, predicts “Warm undertones of Blue, Gray, Navy and Sangre (Red)” will be the prominent colors of 2015 for men. Think of the athletic, masculine elements of the sport of boxing and the clean lines and colors of Formula One racing. I like this example because it is just as Gents intended, being seasonless, universally classic and not trendy.  It is perfect for now as well as Summer and Fall. See more at Pantone.com.

These colors will translate well for Senior Guy portrait sessions. I love all neutrals with pops of the red. The sporting theme works well and would look great on a baseball field and look more masculine and “cool” than typical Spring and Summer pastels. Senior pictures for guys always look natural and best fit their personality when they are in their sports uniforms or jeans and casual wear.

 

baseball-player-boy baseball-senior-boy springbaseballboySpring Baseball is well underway except for so many rain delays this Spring.  I really love baseball-inspired pictures and love Little League ball games more and more every year. My oldest son has had a broken arm all month and we are anxious for him to get back on the field in May.

 

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Atlanta Family Clothing Ideas for Spring: Muted shades of pastels will be popular for Spring 2015 with minty Lucite Green being a real stand-out. Green is the color for March for me. Yes, St. Patrick’s Day but I think of the green grass coming back and remember the years of men wearing bright green sports coats at Easter too.  You can easily use green to dress your family for Spring photo sessions. Use a base of jeans or khakis and creams and add a few touches of your color of choice. March and April are wonderful times for family photo shoots especially in the late afternoon. It also gives plenty of time to gift Mother’s Day or Father’s Day portraits.

Monique LHuillier writes for Pantone why Lucite Green and pastels inspire her this year. Even better is her website HERE which is awesome for fashion and clothing ideas.  Don’t miss her wedding stuff if you are a bride-to-be!

Atlanta Family Clothing Ideas for Spring

I would choose greens as my primary color for Atlanta locations that are more urban using a lot of brick.  I would also like to see it on nature trails where backdrops are many brown trees and leaves. It would not be my favorite in the summer with very green grassy lawns.

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Easter is early April this year so Moms of little girls are already shopping for pastel Easter dresses. J. Crew has some unique and gorgeous little girl things in their dress shop.  You may not have time to order a custom dress to be ready for Easter with Hannah Kate however if you follow their Facebook page they often sell ready made dresses and outfits from their overstock. Land’s End and Gymboree have more affordable options.

Scuba Blue and Aquamarine are also “hot” for Spring and these blues universally look great on everyone and are good options. Pastels don’t always look good on everyone (like me!) so move that direction if Easter Egg Colors aren’t your thing! Atlanta Family Clothing Spring

 

Atlanta Family Clothing Spring

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atlanta-family-photography-inspirationFinally a gorgeous warm March day!  Here are some more bright colors to add cheer to your already great day (if you are in the South). These colors are sunny and the textured layers add the warmth you might need on another cooler day in March. This color scheme would be great for outdoor sunset sessions right now when the world is still brown and neutral but has warm light from the afternoon sun.

It is getting really close to Spring so time to start scheduling photo sessions before the best time options are gone. If you have bigger kids, take a great family picture in the Spring and beat the rush for holiday sessions.

For some St. Patrick’s Day cheer: a shamrock craft and keepsake to make with your children from SugarBeeCrafts. Visit them to get the DIY details. I’m a sucker for anything using children’s fingerprints.

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what to wear christmas picture pop of redAre you looking for a perfectly coordinated family picture?  A fantastic Christmas Card picture? This is an idea to give you inspiration for your Holiday Cards or just a great picture around your Christmas tree. The rules here apply for any great family picture: start with a neutral base color to dress everyone in.  Here it is gray and some denim – lots of variations of these colors in different textures and shades.  Now Add one person in a bright pop of color.  Here you see Red but it could be orange, yellow or even bright green.  Use that same pop of color you have choosen to accessorize others in the group.  Chunky textured scarves are wonderful as well as bracelets, headbands, shoes and hats.

This sampling would be wonderful in an outside picture with pops of red to really show the spirit of the Season.  When indoors, think of competing colors and what your home decor looks like.

I have storefronts to purchase Christmas Cards with TinyPrints and also Minted.  Both currently have great sales going on and have options for this color scheme on the first page.

It is the most wonderful time of the year! My favorite.  Merry Christmas!

 

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Long gone are the studio grey backdrops and fake smiles.  Here are some tips for making the most of your child’s outdoor school portrait. school picture girl

School Portrait Tips:  School pictures are a great time to get an updated picture especially of young children because Mom is not there. They usually respond better to me when we are one-on-one.  You can prep 2 year olds and under by letting them know ahead of time that I will be taking their picture.  Feel free to describe me as “another Mom” because that is usually how they think of me and don’t worry about telling them to “smile”. Natural expressions are best and I can get that when we are together.  Feel free to tell them it will be “fun” because it is (for me anyway!).  Their teacher is always close by and they always feel comfortable so not telling them anything is a good tactic for most.

What to Wear: Bright solid colors are best for a nice portrait.  Pick things that contrast against a natural background of greens and browns.  A brown or green shirt may not give you that “Pop” of color you would like. Don’t wear favorite Spiderman or Disney Princess T-shirts on picture day.  Solids or small prints are best to keep the focus on cute faces and beautiful eyes. A soft plain t-shirt or collared polo style shirt is always great for a boy. Dresses, sweaters or anything with texture will look great on girls.  If your school still does indoor pictures with a studio backdrop, these clothing tips can still be used as a guideline for you to use.

I have a very short time with each child and I try to capture the best natural smile I can get.  I also stick to the traditional portrait of children looking at the camera for school sessions.  If you prefer candid or more expressions shown, a full photography session would be better suited for you.  Especially young preschoolers have a better chance to warm up and show me their real personalities when we have longer than 2 minutes together. candid kids photography

Remember whatever your child’s picture looks like, the school picture will be a great marker of this school year.  You will love it more and more as the years go by! Good luck! school pictures clothes

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family-of-5-blue_atlanta family-teens-picture family-parents_blueHandsome boys, sweet family, my favorite color–blue, and some gorgeous red hair makes this a special summer session share for me. I loved meeting this family and documenting them at this time in their lives. It really is a milestone for their youngest going back to school for his last year in preschool.  As teenagers, this is also a special time.  They will be Seniors in High School before they can even believe it.  In not even 3 years the portrait of this family will look very different so glad we captured them this summer.  Lucky for us we enjoyed one of Atlanta’s very cool mornings on this day.  I have lucked out with many of them this summer.  I don’t guess we will ever escape the humidity?    😉

Photographer’s Tip: True that blue is my favorite color.  Besides that, I love the way it pops in a natural setting of greens and browns.  Don’t be afraid of color when dressing for your photo session.  Find a color you look great in that also pops against your location and setting.  Green might not have been the best color in this setting but it would be great in an urban setting with lots of brick.

 

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